The Poughkeepsie Tapes
2007, English. Directed by John Erick Dowdle.
The terror is real.
When hundreds of videotapes showing torture, murder and dismemberment are found in an abandoned house, they reveal a serial killer's decade-long reign of terror and become the most disturbing collection of evidence homicide detectives have ever seen.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 839 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Poughkeepsie Tapes
The Poughkeepsie Tapes is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- John Erick DowdleDirector
- Stacy ChboskyCheryl Dempsey
- Ben MessmerEdward 'Ed' Carver
- Lou GeorgeFelton Lewis
- Ivar BroggerLeonard Schway
- Michael LawsonSimon Alray
- Amy LyndonAlice Endrisart
- Ron HarperMike Moakes
- Samantha RobsonSamantha Baker
- Kim KennyPam Frears
- Beth TapperKaren Tyler
- Iris BahrAretha Creely
- Scott BeehnerJason Ribling
Details
- Released
- 27 April 2007
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Drew Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle
- Budget
- $200K
- Box office
- $180K
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The Poughkeepsie Tapes: quick answers
Is The Poughkeepsie Tapes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 839 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Poughkeepsie Tapes?
The Poughkeepsie Tapes runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does The Poughkeepsie Tapes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Poughkeepsie Tapes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Poughkeepsie Tapes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Poughkeepsie Tapes is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Poughkeepsie Tapes on?
The Poughkeepsie Tapes is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Poughkeepsie Tapes?
If you liked The Poughkeepsie Tapes, try The Taking of Deborah Logan, Strange Harvest, Saw.
Who directed The Poughkeepsie Tapes?
The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007) was directed by John Erick Dowdle and stars Stacy Chbosky, Ben Messmer, Lou George.