The Toolbox Murders
1978, English. Directed by Dennis Donnelly.
Bit by bit...By bit he carved a nightmare!
A ski-masked maniac kills apartment complex tenants with the contents of a toolbox.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Toolbox Murders
The Toolbox Murders is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Screambox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dennis DonnellyDirector
- Cameron MitchellVance Kingsley
- Pamelyn FerdinLaurie Ballard
- Wesley EureKent Kingsley
- Aneta CorsautJoanne Ballard
- Nicolas BeauvyJoey Ballard
- Tim DonnellyDetective Jamison
- Faith McSwainMrs. Andrews
- Marciee DrakeDebbie
- Evelyn GuerreroMaria
- Kelly NicholsDee Ann (as Marianne Walter)
- Don DiamondSgt. Cameron
- Victoria PerryWoman in Apartment
Details
- Released
- 3 March 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Neva Friedenn, Robert Easter, Ann Kindberg
- Budget
- $185K
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The Toolbox Murders: quick answers
Is The Toolbox Murders worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Toolbox Murders?
The Toolbox Murders runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Toolbox Murders have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Toolbox Murders. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Toolbox Murders parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Toolbox Murders is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Toolbox Murders on?
The Toolbox Murders is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Screambox in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Toolbox Murders?
If you liked The Toolbox Murders, try Saw, Jeepers Creepers, The Children.
Who directed The Toolbox Murders?
The Toolbox Murders (1978) was directed by Dennis Donnelly and stars Cameron Mitchell, Pamelyn Ferdin, Wesley Eure.