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The Alphabet Killer

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
9.1K
YOUR RATING
Eliza Dushku in The Alphabet Killer (2008)
Police officer Megan Paige (Dushku) sees her life begin to unravel as she investiagtes a series of brutal killings.
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True CrimeCrimeMysteryThriller

Based on the true story of the double initial killings in Rochester, NY.Based on the true story of the double initial killings in Rochester, NY.Based on the true story of the double initial killings in Rochester, NY.

  • Director
    • Rob Schmidt
  • Writer
    • Tom Malloy
  • Stars
    • Eliza Dushku
    • Cary Elwes
    • Timothy Hutton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    9.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rob Schmidt
    • Writer
      • Tom Malloy
    • Stars
      • Eliza Dushku
      • Cary Elwes
      • Timothy Hutton
    • 57User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos1

    The Alphabet Killer: Trailer
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    The Alphabet Killer: Trailer

    Photos26

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    Top cast53

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    Eliza Dushku
    Eliza Dushku
    • Megan Paige
    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Kenneth Shine
    Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton
    • Richard Ledge
    Tom Malloy
    Tom Malloy
    • Officer Steven Harper
    Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside
    • Capt. Nathan Norcross
    Bill Moseley
    Bill Moseley
    • Carl Tanner
    Carl Lumbly
    Carl Lumbly
    • Dr. Ellis Parks
    Brian Scannell
    Brian Scannell
    • Jay Castillo
    Larry Hankin
    Larry Hankin
    • Perry
    Jack McGee
    Jack McGee
    • Hank
    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Kathy Walsh
    Andrew Fiscella
    • Len Schafer
    Rocco Sisto
    Rocco Sisto
    • Father McQuarrie
    Tom Noonan
    Tom Noonan
    • Ray Gullikson
    Frank Rossi
    Frank Rossi
    • Francis Baker
    Meltem Cumbul
    Meltem Cumbul
    • Elisa Castillo
    Kristina Jewell
    Kristina Jewell
    • Wendy Walsh
    Sarah Anderson
    Sarah Anderson
    • Elizabeth Eckers
    • Director
      • Rob Schmidt
    • Writer
      • Tom Malloy
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Based on the true story of the double initial killings in Rochester, NY.
    • Goofs
      Towards the end of the movie, Richard tells Maegan that she is going to take a trip down "The Geneseo", The river running through Rochester is " The Genesee " River. Geneseo, is a town about 45 minutes south of Rochester.
    • Quotes

      Officer Steven Harper: We should have flattered him. You're an attractive woman; we could've used that.

      Megan Paige: What are you saying? You want me to go back and shake my tits for him?

    • Connections
      Edited into The Alphabet Killer: Alternate Scene (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Skeleton (She's So Cool)
      Written by Nils Alpha / Jukka Sebatian
      Performed by Alpha Kids

    User reviews57

    Featured review
    2/10

    Painful

    Saw the rating of 6/10 on here and decided to give this a try. Bad mistake!

    I thought this was the worst serial killer movie I have ever seen. You know it's a bad sign when the serial killer seems more sane than the lead character.

    The lead character was not very bright nor likable, and I spent most of the movie hoping for her demise.

    Just because it's loosely based off a real life event does not mean it should become a movie.

    I would NOT recommend this movie at all.
    • bacon_bit19
    • Dec 28, 2008
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 10, 2009 (Kuwait)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bảng Chữ Tử Thần
    • Filming locations
      • Rochester, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Intrinsic Value Films
      • New Films International
      • WideyeCreative Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $29,784
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,000
      • Nov 9, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $106,596
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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