The Killing Kind
Brief Synopsis
After a young man is released from jail for his participation in a gang rape, he returns to his mother's boardinghouse. His mother engages him in an unhealthy relationship with her and before long he snaps and starts lashing out in a series of violent and murderous acts.
Cast & Crew
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Curtis Harrington
Director
Ann Sothern
Thelma
John Savage
Terry
Ruth Roman
Rhea
Luana Anders
Librarian
Cindy Williams
Roomer
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Film Details
Also Known As
Killing Kind
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
1973
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 35m
Color
Color
Synopsis
After a young man is released from jail for his participation in a gang rape, he returns to his mother's boardinghouse. His mother engages him in an unhealthy relationship with her and before long he snaps and starts lashing out in a series of violent and murderous acts.
Director
Curtis Harrington
Director
Photo Collections
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The Killing Kind - Pressbook
Here is the campaign book (pressbook) for The Killing Kind (1973), directed by Curtis Harrington. Pressbooks were sent to exhibitors and theater owners to aid them in publicizing the film's run in their theater.
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The Killing Kind - Movie Poster
Here is the American one-sheet movie poster for The Killing Kind (1973), directed by Curtis Harrington. One-sheets measured 27x41 inches, and were the poster style most commonly used in theaters.
Film Details
Also Known As
Killing Kind
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
1973
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 35m
Color
Color
Quotes
Trivia
Louise (the alcoholic librarian) and her wheelchair-bound father later appear in Attic, The (1979), which was also written by Tony Crechales and George Edwards.
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1973
Released in United States 1973
