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The Boy Scout Killer

Original title: The Clovehitch Killer
  • 20182018
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
28K
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POPULARITY
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Dylan McDermott and Kat Pérez in The Boy Scout Killer (2018)
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A picture-perfect family is shattered when the work of a serial killer hits too close to home.A picture-perfect family is shattered when the work of a serial killer hits too close to home.A picture-perfect family is shattered when the work of a serial killer hits too close to home.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
28K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,704
442
  • Director
    • Duncan Skiles
  • Writer
    • Christopher Ford
  • Stars
    • Dylan McDermott
    • Charlie Plummer
    • Samantha Mathis
Top credits
  • Director
    • Duncan Skiles
  • Writer
    • Christopher Ford
  • Stars
    • Dylan McDermott
    • Charlie Plummer
    • Samantha Mathis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 352User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    The Clovehitch Killer
    Trailer 2:08
    The Clovehitch Killer
    Official Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:08
    Official Trailer #1

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    Dylan McDermott in The Boy Scout Killer (2018)
    Charlie Plummer in The Boy Scout Killer (2018)
    Dylan McDermott, Madisen Beaty, and Charlie Plummer in The Boy Scout Killer (2018)
    Dylan McDermott and Kat Pérez in The Boy Scout Killer (2018)
    The Boy Scout Killer (2018)
    Charlie Plummer in The Boy Scout Killer (2018)
    The Boy Scout Killer (2018)
    The Boy Scout Killer (2018)
    The Boy Scout Killer (2018)
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    Dylan McDermott in The Boy Scout Killer (2018)
    Dylan McDermott and Charlie Plummer in The Boy Scout Killer (2018)

    Top cast

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    Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott
    • Don Burnside
    Charlie Plummer
    Charlie Plummer
    • Tyler Burnside
    Samantha Mathis
    Samantha Mathis
    • Cindy Burnside
    Madisen Beaty
    Madisen Beaty
    • Kassi
    Brenna Sherman
    Brenna Sherman
    • Susie Burnside
    Lance Chantiles-Wertz
    Lance Chantiles-Wertz
    • Billy
    Emma Jones
    • Amy
    Jonathan K. Riggs
    Jonathan K. Riggs
    • Pastor Randy
    • (as Jonathan Riggs)
    Kat Pérez
    Kat Pérez
    • Friendly Woman
    Janet Scott
    • Barbara Donnelly
    Mark A. Nash
    Mark A. Nash
    • Uncle Rudy
    • (as Mark Nash)
    Stan Simonov
    • Sheriff
    Michael Urriquia
    Michael Urriquia
    • Rich Guy
    Mike Cortese
    • Young Father…
    Lea Hutton Beasmore
    Lea Hutton Beasmore
    • Grocery Shopper
    • (uncredited)
    Mercedes Carter
    • Church Friend
    • (uncredited)
    Sarah Cleveland
    Sarah Cleveland
      Matthew Davis
      • Kassi's Dad
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Duncan Skiles
      • Writer
        • Christopher Ford
      • All cast & crew
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      Storyline

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      Did you know

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      • Trivia
        While the film's antagonist is not specifically based on any real life serial killer or cases, he was "inspired by" BTK.
      • Goofs
        The rifle used by the father & son characters has scope mounts but no scope has been fitted to it. Since the rifle has no front sight it is practically useless for any sort of shooting.

        This is an exaggeration. Certainly the rifle could be used to shoot oneself in the head, limbs, digits, etc., as well as other people in the same room, even possibly a target in a shooting gallery. It would be of limited use for distance shooting or hunting, but not totally useless.
      • Quotes

        [first lines]

        Tyler Burnside: [narrating] The first murder happened before I was born. The killer called himself Clovehitch, after his favorite type of knot. Our town lived in fear, and then, ten years ago, he stopped.

      • Connections
        Featured in Half in the Bag: Moonfall (2022)
      • Soundtracks
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        Written and Performed by Ronnie D'Addario

      User reviews352

      Review
      Review
      Featured review
      6/10
      A mild thriller that needed more suspense
      I enjoyed this film, but I wouldn't recommend it for someone looking for an edge-of-your-seat thriller. I found the acting to be very good, especially Beaty and Plummer.
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      • mjoll
      • Nov 17, 2018

      Details

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      • Release date
        • November 16, 2018 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Official sites
        • Official site
        • Official site (Japan)
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • The Clovehitch Killer
      • Filming locations
        • Kentucky, USA
      • Production company
        • End Cue
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      Box office

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      • Gross US & Canada
        • $8,208
      • Opening weekend US & Canada
        • $5,175
        • Nov 18, 2018
      • Gross worldwide
        • $167,994
      See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 49 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.78 : 1

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