
Joel
Seen it?2018 | 84 min | Crime
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans. If you loved Monster or GoodFellas, start here.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The shocking story of Joel Rifkin, a troubled young man whose hidden fantasies of power and control combined with his obsessive dedication to prostitutes led him to embark on one of the New York area’s most notorious murder sprees, claiming seventeen victims in the late eighties and early nineties.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John R. Hand
- Arnold OdoJoel Rifkin
- Bri Bynon McGregorStar
- Fernando CanoDetective Moretti
- Ella StrykerJamie
- Billionna Olivia ReyesKerri
- Julia GoldenLola
- Alyssa KleinBibi
- Caitlyn MooreAmber
- Carrie HardenRandi
- Laurel ThomasCandy