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Release Date:
20 January 2006 (Canada) moreTagline:
The Barbie and Ken of serial killers. morePlot:
Based on real events, Paul Bernardo (Collins) and his wife, Karla Homolka (Prepon), kidnap, sexually abuse, and murder three young girls. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
(6 articles)
Film About Canadian Murders Defended by Producers (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 17 January 2006)
Film About Canadian Murders Won't Be Shown Where They Occurred
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 11 January 2006)
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Moving and well made moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Laura Prepon | ... | Karla Homolka | |
| Misha Collins | ... | Paul Bernardo | |
| Patrick Bauchau | ... | Dr. Arnold | |
| Emilie Jacobs | ... | Debbie | |
| Alex Boyd | ... | Nick | |
| Carole Ita White | ... | Waitress | |
| Fiona Manners | ... | Rape Victim #1 | |
| Shawn Hoffman | ... | Detective Steve Kirby | |
| Adam Lieberman | ... | Detective Morgan | |
| Cherilyn Hayres | ... | Tammy Homolka | |
| William Duffy | ... | Detective Porter | |
| Tanya Lemelle | ... | Rape Victim #2 | |
| Tony Shawkat | ... | Border Guard #1 | |
| Kristen Honey | ... | Tina McCarthy (as Kristen Swieconek) | |
| Cole James | ... | Tina's Friend |
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Deadly (Canada: English title) (pre-release title) (USA) (working title)Karla (Canada: English title) (USA) (working title)
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Rated R for brutal psychotic violence including murder, rape and spousal abuse, disturbing sexual content and strong language.Parents Guide:
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USA:99 minCountry:
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Australia:MA | Canada:18A (Ontario) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:R (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) | USA:R | Canada:(Banned) (in cities not permitted by the parents of victims including Guelph)Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USAFun Stuff
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Toronto filmmaker Peter R. Simpson initially bought the rights in 1994 to Invisible Darkness, one of two books written about the Bernardo/Homolka case by Canadian writer Stephen Williams. But he had to abandon the project due to public outcry. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Just under 56 min in (saw pre-release screener on DVD so timing may not reflect theatrical release timing) a crew member is clearly visible as the duo drive off after abducting a teen school kid. He's wearing shades and is definitely not in a cast member. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Dr. Arnold: Dear Karla, this is to inform you that after serving 8 years of your 12 year term, you're now eligible for parole. In connection with this eligibility, you are to be transferred to this facility for extended evaluation. After the end of which, it will be my responsibility to recommend for or against parole.
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An 8 only because this movie didn't need to be made. The world doesn't need another serial killer movie, true or not, but I am Canadian and remember this trial well, so I watched this movie (somewhat reluctantly).
In the end I was impressed with Prepon's ability to show two very different and intensely complicated people (the wife consumed by the love she feels for an abusive monster of a husband and the parolee reliving her worst experiences) throughout this film. Collins was equally impressive in portraying the charming guy that everyone loves and then turning into a monster in an instant. In watching this film one can understand why it took such a toll on the actors. Whether this film is true to the actual crimes or not, at the very least it presents a powerful impression of Karla's side of the story.
The film captures just a hint of the terror wrought upon the women Bernardo abused, in particular the girls he and Karla abducted, without resorting to conventional horror movie tactics. Not graphic, but infinitely more disturbing.