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How to Be a Serial Killer (2008)

R  91 min  -  Comedy | Crime | Horror
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A serial killer decides to teach the secrets of his satisfying career to a video store clerk.

Director:

Luke Ricci

Writer:

Luke Ricci

Stars:

Dameon Clarke, Matthew Gray Gubler and Laura Regan
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dameon Clarke ...
Mike Wilson
Matthew Gray Gubler ...
Bart
Laura Regan ...
Abigail
George Wyner ...
Dr. Goldberg
Mary Jo Catlett Mary Jo Catlett ...
Mother Wilson
Gonzalo Menendez ...
Officer Chavez
Shadoe Stevens Shadoe Stevens ...
Narrator (voice)
Ryan Smith ...
Thug (as Ryan K. Smith)
Ari Welkom Ari Welkom ...
Officer Garcia
Lindsay Stidham ...
Young Girl
Mark R. Gerson ...
Young Man
Ramon Hilario ...
Juan
Douglas Dickerman ...
Rob
Gary Wolf ...
Johhny the Dick
Cameron Bender ...
Zach
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Storyline

A serial killer decides to teach the secrets of his satisfying career to a video store clerk.

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Plot Keywords:

Serial Killer | Video Store | Clerk | Shot In The Back | Apartment  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Horror

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Filming Locations:

Blue Cloud Movie Ranch - 20000 Blue Cloud Road, Santa Clarita, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$899 (USA) (26 July 2009) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$899 (USA) (26 July 2009)
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Company Credits

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Matador Motion Pictures See more »
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Runtime:

Germany: (European Film Market)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: Mike decided to spend a night at Bart's place after he killed his girlfriend. Therefore prepares Bart the couch and puts a linen on it. He also puts the linen on the backrest. Mike lies down without covering himself with the linen. There is a cut in cinematography and after that Mike can be seen covered by the linen. See more »

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