The Killing Jar
1997, English. Directed by Evan Crooke.
Everyone has secrets. Some are more dangerous than others.
Michael Sanford and his wife move to his old town so he can take over the family business. However, gruesome murders of children start to happen. Meanwhile, Michael starts to become slowly insane, after he may have witnessed one of the murders and reports it to the police. Is he the murderer, or is it something of his past?
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Evan CrookeDirector
- Brett CullenMichael Sanford
- Tamlyn TomitaDiane Sanford
- Xander BerkeleyDanny “Figaretto” Evans
- Tom BowerDet. Jake Pestone
- Brion JamesDr. Vincent Garret
- Frank McRaeDet. Bernie Morris
- John PhilbinPete Lawrence
- Wes StudiCameron
- M. Emmet WalshSheriff Foley
- Carlos BernardChajen
- Edith VaronMartha Resigy
- Jack WallaceDick Resigy
Details
- Released
- 27 May 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Mullin
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The Killing Jar: quick answers
Is The Killing Jar worth watching?
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How long is The Killing Jar?
The Killing Jar runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Killing Jar have a post-credits scene?
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The Killing Jar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Killing Jar is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Killing Jar on?
The Killing Jar isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Killing Jar?
If you liked The Killing Jar, try Not Without Hope, The Good Neighbor, 180.
Who directed The Killing Jar?
The Killing Jar (1997) was directed by Evan Crooke and stars Brett Cullen, Tamlyn Tomita, Xander Berkeley.