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Boston Strangler

"Inspired by a true story"

2023-03-16 Crime 1hr 53m

Reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole bravely pursue the story of the Boston Strangler at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.

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Reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole bravely pursue the story of the Boston Strangler at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.

  • Released
    2023-03-16
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 53m
  • Genre
    Crime, Mystery, Thriller
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    6.5
  • Production
    20th Century Studios, LuckyChap Entertainment, Langley Park Productions, Scott Free Productions

Crew

Matt Ruskin
Director
Matt Ruskin
Writer
Ridley Scott
Producer
Keywords:
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Cast

Keira Knightley

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Loretta McLaughlin
Carrie Coon

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Jean Cole
Chris Cooper

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Jack Maclaine
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Reviews for Boston Strangler
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A Review by spidertalk 3

Written by spidertalk on 2023-03-24

Something's missing and that is entertainment lacking. Fans of the genre won't notice it much but someone who loves fast-paced crime will. I... read more

Something's missing and that is entertainment lacking. Fans of the genre won't notice it much but someone who loves fast-paced crime will. I did.

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-04-01

This isn't so much a story about the notorious murderer, but more one of two investigative journalists who meticulously followed the case an... read more

This isn't so much a story about the notorious murderer, but more one of two investigative journalists who meticulously followed the case and tried to establish the truth behind these gruesome crimes. Loretta McLaughlin (Keira Knightley) was largely responsible for taking the initiative to her editor (Chris Cooper) but that published, convincing, analysis drew considerable disdain from the police and she was swiftly booted off the story. Undeterred, she persisted and ultimately with the more experienced Jean Cole (Carrie Coon) is reinstated and allowed to develop her theory that - well, maybe there isn't just one strangler! To be fair, I am not particularly well versed in the history of this, but I did find this a very dry and procedural drama that reminded me a little of "Official Secrets" (2019). Again, this saw Knightley in a smilier sort of role, and again delivering it very much as if it were straight off the page. There is little evidence of passion here. The tenacity and perseverance of these two women - at times putting the safety of themselves and their families on the line - isn't really captured here. It's wordy, at times a little too earnest and though it looks good it's just all a bit sterile. This is a fascinating story that looks at serial killings, copycat killings and strong investigative journalism all in the face of a rather linear (and sexist) approach taken by the authorities. It ought to be scintillating and intriguing - but this is certainly not.

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A Review by spidertalk

Something's missing and that is entertainment lacking. Fans of the genre won't notice it much but someone who loves fast-paced crime will. I did....

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A Review by spidertalk 3

Written by spidertalk on 2023-03-24

Something's missing and that is entertainment lacking. Fans of the genre won't notice it much but someone who loves fast-paced crime will. I did....

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-04-01

This isn't so much a story about the notorious murderer, but more one of two investigative journalists who meticulously followed the case and tried to establish the truth behind these gruesome crimes....

read more