Is The Hillside Strangler scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Hillside Strangler for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Hillside Strangler in the US?

The Hillside Strangler is free on Kanopy in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Hillside Strangler?

The Hillside Strangler runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Is The Hillside Strangler suitable for kids?

The Hillside Strangler is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20041h 37mDrama / Horror / Mystery / Thriller

The Hillside Strangler

Name: The Hillside Strangler
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2004-11-12
Duration: 97 min

They lived to watch you die.

Kenneth Bianchi is a security guard whose attempts to become a police officer are repeatedly thwarted. He moves to California to live with his cousin Angelo and dates a string of women, becoming increasingly preoccupied with sex. Eventually the cousins decide to start an escort agency. After violently killing a prostitute they thought had betrayed them, Kenneth and Angelo begin committing a series of crimes that become a media sensation.

TMDB audience score

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The Hillside Strangler at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 37m

At 1h 37m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Horror · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, horror, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

1 free

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy.

TMDB audience score

5.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 39 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

Why watch The Hillside Strangler tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 37m.
It is free to watch on Kanopy in the US.
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Questions about The Hillside Strangler

Is The Hillside Strangler scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Hillside Strangler for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Hillside Strangler in the US?: The Hillside Strangler is free on Kanopy in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Hillside Strangler?: The Hillside Strangler runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Is The Hillside Strangler suitable for kids?: The Hillside Strangler is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.