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The Craigslist Killer

The Craigslist Killer

Be careful what you search for.

20115.21h 35m

Overview

Based on a true story. Philip Markoff, a charismatic and popular med student at Boston University, leads a double life as a brutal and cruel sexual deviant who abuses prostitutes he finds via Craigslist.

Directed by Stephen Kay
Written by Donald Martin, Stephen Tolkin
Produced by Kyle A. Clark, Lina Wong
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Top Cast

Jake McDorman

Jake McDorman

Phillip Markoff

Agnes Bruckner

Agnes Bruckner

Megan McAllister

Julia Campbell

Julia Campbell

Susan McAllister

Kevin Kilner

Kevin Kilner

David McAllister

Candice Patton

Candice Patton

Kate

Judith Hoag

Judith Hoag

Patricia Banks

Sam McMurray

Sam McMurray

Dr. Janeway

Joshua Close

Joshua Close

Detective Frye

Leela Savasta

Leela Savasta

Julissa Brisman

Trieste Kelly Dunn

Trieste Kelly Dunn

Trisha Leffler

Themes & Keywords

murdertrue crimecraigslistfather daughter conflictfather daughter relationship

About The Craigslist Killer

The Craigslist Killer is a drama, thriller film released in 2011 exploring themes of murder, true crime, craigslist, father daughter conflict, father daughter relationship. Directed by Stephen Kay, it stars Jake McDorman, Agnes Bruckner, Julia Campbell. Based on a true story. Philip Markoff, a charismatic and popular med student at Boston University, leads a double life as a brutal and cruel sexual deviant who abuses prostitutes he finds via Craigslist.

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