---
title: "Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bazaar-bizarre-the-strange-case-of-serial-killer-bob-berdella-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 61707
imdb_id: "tt0397071"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "R"
---

# Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bazaar-bizarre-the-strange-case-of-serial-killer-bob-berdella-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella is a 2004 documentary film released in the United States on September 16, 2004. The documentary examines the crimes of Bob Berdella, a local Kansas City businessman. The case came to light in 1988 after Chris Bryson was found running naked, beaten, and bloody down a Kansas City street while wearing a dog collar and leash. Bryson informed the police about Berdella, explaining that the businessman had captured, held hostage, raped, tortured, and photographed him over the course of several days. Following this report, the police arrested Berdella and conducted a search of his home. During the search, authorities discovered several hundred polaroid photographs, a detailed torture log, envelopes containing human teeth, and a human skull. It was subsequently discovered that Berdella had drugged and murdered six young men inside his home. The film delves into the investigation and the evidence that led to Berdella's arrest, revealing the chilling details of the case.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Benjamin Meade
- **Networks / Studios**: Corticrawl Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Ellroy** as *Himself*
- **Robert Berdella** as *Himself*
- **Christopher Leo** as *Robert Berdella*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella online?
Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Plex, Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella worth watching?
Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella and when was it released?
Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2004. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella?
Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella was directed by Benjamin Meade.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/61707)
- [Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/61707-bazaar-bizarre)
- [Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella](https://screenrant.com/db/movie/bazaar-bizarre-the-strange-case-of-serial-killer-bob-berdella/)
- [Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella](https://trakt.tv/movies/bazaar-bizarre-the-strange-case-of-serial-killer-bob-berdella-2004/credits)

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