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Bone Daddy 1998

“Dying is the easy way out.”

Status
Released
Runtime
90 minutes
Director
Mario Azzopardi
Networks
Chesler/Perlmutter Productions, The Kushner-Locke Company
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 26 votes ThrillerCrimeHorror Released
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What is Bone Daddy?

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Bone Daddy" (1998). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
1998
Status
Released
Runtime
90 minutes
Release date
Jul 19, 1998
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America, Canada
Studios
Chesler/Perlmutter Productions, The Kushner-Locke Company
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Horror
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 26 votes
Episode runtime
~90 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Chesler/Perlmutter Productions, The Kushner-Locke Company
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Overview

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Bone Daddy" (1998).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Bone Daddy
Year: 1998
Release Date: 07/19/1998 (US)
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Horror, Canadian-American crime thriller
Runtime: 1h 30m
Director: Mario Azzopardi
Writer: Julian Reischl
Cast: Rutger Hauer, Barbara Williams
Plot points:
Doctor Palmer is a former pathologist (or forensics expert turned novelist).
He wrote a fictional book based on his real cases.
In the book, the madman is caught, but in reality, he is still uncaught.
The perpetrator is a serial killer who robs victims of their bones.
After the book's release, Palmer's editor is kidnapped.
Palmer receives a present containing a page from his book and a bone from his editor.
Palmer works with the police to find the editor, who may still be

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“A gripping exploration of thriller and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Is Bone Daddy worth watching?

Bone Daddy holds a community rating of 4.6/10 based on 26 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Crime for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Bone Daddy and when was it released?

Bone Daddy is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

Who directed Bone Daddy?

Bone Daddy was directed by Mario Azzopardi.

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