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Poster for Bender

2016 | 80 min | Drama, History, Thriller, Western, Horror

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

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
Right up the alley of people who can't resist a good whodunit and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. The investigation drives everything, one lead at a time.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Tense from early on, at 1 hr 20 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

The unsettling true story of America's first serial-killing family. A troubled doctor searches for patients swallowed by the prairie and encounters the Benders, homesteaders trapped by a life of unspeakable sin.

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

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Alexander

  • Bruce DavisonMayor Prentiss
  • Linda PurlMrs. Thomas
  • James KarenOld Man Bender
  • Buck TaylorSheriff J.E. Stone
  • John MonasteroDr. William York / Edwin York
  • Nicole JellenKate Bender
  • Reylynn CasterLittle Girl
  • Leslie WoodiesOld Woman Bender
  • Grace McKeaneyGoat Lady
  • Chance CaedenBoy