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Karla (2006)

R  99 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller   -  20 January 2006 (Canada)
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Based on real events, Paul Bernardo (Collins) and his wife, Karla Homolka (Prepon), kidnap, sexually abuse, and murder three young girls.

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Joel Bender
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Laura Prepon ...
Misha Collins ...
Patrick Bauchau ...
Emilie Jacobs ...
Debbie
Alex Boyd ...
Nick
Carole Ita White ...
Waitress
Fiona Manners ...
Rape Victim #2
Shawn Hoffman ...
Detective Steve Kirby
Adam Lieberman ...
Detective Morgan
Cherilyn Hayres ...
Tammy Homolka
William Duffy ...
Detective Porter
Tanya Lemelle ...
Rape Victim #1
Tony Shawkat Tony Shawkat ...
Border Guard #1
Kristen Honey ...
Tina McCarthy (as Kristen Swieconek)
Cole James Cole James ...
Tina's Friend
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Storyline

True story about a woman who falls in love with a violent rapist and murderer. Karla Homolka marries Paul Bernardo despite already having aided him in the rape and murder of her younger sister. Through their marriage he brags to her about other rapes he commits and involves Karla herself in the sexual assault and murder of two other female victims. Told from Karla's point of view. Written by kwedgwood@hotmail.com  

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Evil has a beautiful face. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for brutal psychotic violence including murder, rape and spousal abuse, disturbing sexual content and strong language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

Karla - Paixão Assassina See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Except for Tammy Homolka, the names of the victims were changed because of their ages, though the circumstances of their deaths remains the same. See more »

Goofs

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. See more »

Quotes

[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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Connections

References Criminal Law (1988) See more »