The Driller Killer 1979
“The Blood Runs In Rivers... And The Drill Keeps Tearing Through Flesh And Bone.”
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Topic: Film "The Driller Killer" (1979). Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 15, 1979
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Navaron Films
- Budget
- $20,000
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.1/10 from 204 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~101 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Navaron Films
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Topic: Film "The Driller Killer" (1979).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count target: 150-190 words.
Title: The Driller Killer.
Year: 1979.
Genre: Horror.
Runtime: 1h 41m.
US Release Date: 06/15/1979.
Plot: An artist slowly goes insane while struggling to pay his bills, work on his paintings, and care for his two female roommates. This leads him to take to the streets of New York after dark and randomly kill derelicts with a power drill.
Production details: Abel Ferrara began filming in 1977 and finished in 1978.
Distribution: UK distributors Vipco took out full-page advertisements in 1982.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
The Driller Killer is a horror film released in 1979. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. The film was released in the United States on June 15, 19
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of horror that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- 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.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Driller Killer worth watching?
The Driller Killer holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 204 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Driller Killer and when was it released?
The Driller Killer is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Driller Killer?
The Driller Killer was directed by Abel Ferrara.
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