The Craigslist Killer
Seen it?2011 | 95 min | Drama, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Eyes Wide Shut, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Based on a true story, seemingly flawless Philip Markoff, a charismatic and popular medical student at Boston University, leads a double life and starts to descend into a twisted world of gambling, crime, battery, and eventually murder, all while meeting his victims via Craigslist.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Kay
- Jake McDormanPhillip Markoff
- Agnes BrucknerMegan McAllister
- Julia CampbellSusan McAllister
- Kevin KilnerDavid McAllister
- Candice PattonKate
- Judith HoagPatricia Banks
- Sam McMurrayDr. Janeway
- Joshua CloseDetective Frye
- Leela SavastaJulissa Brisman
- Trieste Kelly DunnTrisha Leffler