The Toolbox Murders (1978) 5.0
Ski-masked maniac kills apartment complex tenants with the contents of a toolbox. Director:Dennis Donnelly |
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The Toolbox Murders (1978) 5.0
Ski-masked maniac kills apartment complex tenants with the contents of a toolbox. Director:Dennis Donnelly |
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Vance Kingsley
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Pamelyn Ferdin | ... |
Laurie Ballard
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Wesley Eure | ... |
Kent Kingsley
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Nicolas Beauvy | ... |
Joey Ballard
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Tim Donnelly | ... |
Detective Jamison
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| Aneta Corsaut | ... |
Joanne Ballard
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Faith McSwain | ... |
Mrs. Andrews
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Marciee Drake | ... |
Debbie
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Evelyn Guerrero | ... |
Maria
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Victoria Perry | ... |
Woman in Apartment
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Robert Bartlett | ... |
Man in Apartment
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Betty Cole | ... |
Middle Aged Woman
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John Hawker | ... |
Middle Aged Man
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Don Diamond | ... |
Sgt. Cameron
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Alisa Powell | ... |
Girlfriend
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A lunatic runs around an apartment complex, apparently home only to attractive flight attendants with a tendency towards exhibitionism. While there, the lunatic tries to kill all the tenants with the contents of a toolbox. Based (probably quite loosely) on a true story. Written by Chris Holland <stomptokyo@aol.com>
"The Toolbox Murders" opens with a string of brutal and bloody killings at a small apartment complex in Los Angeles.An unknown assailant wearing a ski mask kills various sexually active and 'lewd' women.The nude murder scene of Marianne Walter with a nail-gun is the most noteworthy and has to be seen to be believed.Unfortunately after four gory and misogynistic murders the film becomes pretty tiresome kidnap/captivity/detective psychodrama.Come on!The first half of "The Toolbox Murders" blew my mind with its sleaze and unflinching violence.The climax is also disappointing and abrupt.The acting is good with excellent central performance of Cameron Mitchell as the Toolbox Slasher.Overall,"The Toolbox Murders" is a solid exploitation sickie.A must-see for fans of "Maniac","Don't Go in the House" or "Born for Hell".8 out of 10.