H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer is a 2004 biographical documentary film directed by John Borowski.[1] The film relates the true life story of American serial killer H. H. Holmes.[2] Produced over a four-year period, the film highlights locations such as Holmes' childhood home in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, and the courtroom in Philadelphia where the "trial of the century" was held.
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | John Borowski |
| Written by | John Borowski |
| Produced by | John Borowski |
| Starring | Tony Jay Willy Laszlo Beka Ed Bertagnoli Tom Ciappa |
| Distributed by | Facets Video |
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Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film focuses on Dr. Holmes' entire life (1861–1896).[3] It consists of reenactments, expert interviews, and period photography.[4] The film is narrated by Tony Jay.[5]
Awards
edit- Screamfest Horror Film Festival - 2004 - Best Horror Documentary[6]
- Midwest Independent Film Festival - 2003 Best Director, John Borowski for H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer[7]
References
edit- ^ Schechter, Harold; Mellor, Lee; Newton, Michael; Cresswell, Kim; Elliott, Aaron; Hoshowsky, Robert (29 September 2014). Cook, William (ed.). Serial Killer Quarterly "Unsolved in North America". Vol. 1. Grinning Man Press. p. 30. ISBN 9780993823220.
- ^ Gilks, James (March 2015). Johnson, Matthew David (ed.). "Serial Killer Culture. Part One". Serial Killer Magazine (19). Lulu.com: 8. ISBN 9781312956582.
- ^ Rouner, Jef (13 August 2012). "Tony Jay: Playlist for the Ultimate Voice-Over Villain". Houston Press. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ Yohannes, Alamin (23 February 2018). "9 Best Serial Killer Documentaries on Netflix Right Now, Ranked". Inverse.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ Butane, Johnny (2 November 2004). "H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer (2003)". Dread Central. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ "Screamfest07". Scream Festival. Optical Assault. 2004. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ "Mildwest Independent Film Festival". John Borowski. 2003. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
External links
edit- Reviews
- Film Threat: Review
- DVD Reviews by Andy McKeague Archived 2008-12-02 at the Wayback Machine
- eFilmCritic.com: Review by Scott Weinberg
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