

Dating Game Killer
2017-12-03 · 86 min · ★ 4.0
Rodney Alcala commits a series of grisly murders in the 1970s. While the mother of one of his victims desperately searches for answers, Rodney maintains his intelligent, smooth-talking persona, even appearing as a bachelor on "The Dating Game."
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- Directors
- Peter Medak
- Production companies
- Light and Dark Films, Thinkfactory Media
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert KnepperDetective Jim Hamell
Carrie PrestonCarol Jensen
Guillermo DíazRodney Alcala
Tanya van GraanShauna Bradshaw
Frances Sholto-DouglasLori Carter
Matt BarrDetective Ryan
Kim Suzanne EngelbrechtJoanne
Meganne YoungWendy Cade
Athena StratesCamper Kaye
Darrell FettyDonald Haines
Daniah De VilliersTammy Jensen
Deon LotzCamp Director Lee
Grant RossSuperior Court Clerk
Trix VivierSusan's Friend in Club
Camilla WolfsonHelen Vogel
Byron LangleyTyler
Lee RavivBecky Wilkins
Gina ShmuklerRosie HoffmanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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