Ted Bundy (2002)

The story of serial killer Ted Bundy.

Director:

Matthew Bright

Writers:

Stephen Johnston, Matthew Bright

Stars:

Michael Reilly Burke, Boti Bliss, Julianna McCarthy

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Reilly Burke	...	Ted Bundy
Boti Bliss	...	Lee (as Boti Ann Bliss)
Julianna McCarthy	...	Professor
Jennifer Tisdale	...	Pretty Girl
Michael Santos	...	Man at the Window
Annalee Autumn	...	Girl Attacked on Street (as Anna Lee Wooster)
Steffani Brass	...	Julie
Samantha Tabak	...	Vincennes (as Tricia Dickson)
Meadow Sisto	...	Welch
Eric DaRe	...	Male Partygoer (as Eric Dare)
Melissa Schmidt	...	Female Partygoer
Deborah Offner	...	Beverly
Zarah Little	...	Garber
Alison West	...	Randall
Matt Hoffman	...	Arnie

Storyline

Docu-drama based on the life of Ted Bundy, a serial killer who killed at least 19 young women during the 1970's (though some sources say as many as 30 to 35 were murdered). Set from his college student years, to his first victims, his capture, escape from prison (twice), his final killing spree to his trial, conviction and execution.

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | execution | electric chair | kidnapping | violence | 

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Taglines:

Not every serial killer fits the profile.

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Genres:

Biography | Crime | Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence involving a sexual predator/serial killer, sexuality/nudity and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kimberly Leach, Bundy's last victim, was returning to her school gymnasium to retriever her forgotten purse at the time Bundy abducted her. The film depicts Leach (renamed as Susan Bruester Moore) rope-skipping at a park.

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Goofs

When Ted is in the bar the music playing as if from the future. Break beats and "acid" sound are from mid 90's, but everything is happening in mid 70's.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Ted Bundy: [standing in front of mirror] Hi there. Hi there. My name's Ted. Nice to meet ya. Hi there. My name's Ted. Nice to meet ya.

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Connections

Version of Bundy

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Soundtracks

Martha's Street
by Dominic Glynn (uncredited) and Martin Smith (uncredited)
Published by Chappell Recorded Music Library

User Reviews

Very Accurate Depiction of Bundy's crimes

The most accurate Bundy film every made. Reading the other reviews, some mock scenes like him with corpses, for instance, like the scenes were invented by filmakers but they really happened. It wasn't some shock scene the film makers came up with, it's what Bundy actually did. He'd go back to his dump sites for weeks after killing his victims where he'd apply makeup on them. He was a necrophiliac. He was also a notorious thief. Those scenes have been described as campy but, again, they actually happened. As for the film, it's a well made film, very disturbing and terrifying at times.

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 November 2002 (UK)

Also Known As:

Bundy

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles City College - 855 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,710, 15 September 2002

Gross USA:

$6,073

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$68,716

Company Credits

Production Co:

First Look International, Incessant Barking Productions Inc., Tartan Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1