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The Hillside Strangler

12th November 2004
1h 37m
Chuck Parello
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The Hillside Strangler is a 2004 Drama Horror film released on 12th November; Chuck Parello directed the film which stars C. Thomas Howell, Nicholas Turturro, and Lin Shaye. The film is based on a true story.

5.0
MetaCritic
19
Rotten Tomatoes
15%
IMDb
5.3

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.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 11:31pm.

Cast (15)

C. Thomas Howell's profile C. Thomas Howell Kenneth Bianchi
Age at Filming ≈ 37
Nicholas Turturro's profile Nicholas Turturro Angelo Buono
Age at Filming ≈ 41
Lin Shaye's profile Lin Shaye Jenny Buono
Age at Filming ≈ 60
Damon Whitaker's profile Damon Whitaker
Age at Filming ≈ 33
Brandin Rackley
Age at Filming ≈ 28
Aimee Brooks's profile Aimee Brooks
Age at Filming ≈ 29
Marisol Padilla Sánchez's profile Marisol Padilla Sánchez
Age at Filming ≈ 30
Jennifer Tisdale
Age at Filming ≈ 22
Natasha Melnick
Age at Filming ≈ 19
Kent King
Age at Filming ≈ 29
Julia Lee
Age at Filming ≈ 24

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Production Companies

Tartan

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The Hillside Strangler Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

7% 13-19
33% 20-29
20% 30-39
7% 40-49
7% 60-69
27% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

73% Female
27% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

13% Bad
87% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

13% Serial Killer
87% Unknown

The Hillside Strangler FAQ

When was The Hillside Strangler released?

The Hillside Strangler was released on Friday November 12th, 2004.

Is The Hillside Strangler Based on a True Story?

Yes, the film is based on a true story. However, it is very common in these kinds of films for scenes, characters or situations to be changed or fictionalised for dramatic effect. Even when that is the case, the overall story and main characters are based on non-fictional people and events.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The Hillside Strangler?

The lead role is played by C. Thomas Howell in the role of Kenneth Bianchi.

Is The Hillside Strangler on Netflix?

No, The Hillside Strangler is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Hillside Strangler on Amazon Prime?

No, The Hillside Strangler is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Hillside Strangler on Disney Plus?

No, The Hillside Strangler is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States