Killing for Love
2016, German. Directed by Marcus Vetter & Karin Steinberger.
Love Is The Ultimate Weapon.
Derek and Nancy Haysom were brutally murdered in their house in Lynchburg, Virginia, on March 30, 1985. Suspicion fell on their daughter Elizabeth and her boyfriend Jens Söring. They flee to Europe, but are caught and extradited to the U.S. Elizabeth is sentenced to 90 years in jail for incitement to murder, Jens Söring to two life sentences. Karin Steinberger, Marcus Vetter and their team spent over three years researching this case, which achieved world-wide notoriety. They uncovered new evidence, including the fact none of the blood samples found at the scene of the crime belonged to Jens Söring.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
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- Released
- 27 October 2016
- Original title
- Das Versprechen
- Country
- Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Denmark
- Written by
- Karin Steinberger, Marcus Vetter
- Budget
- $300K
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Killing for Love: quick answers
Is Killing for Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Killing for Love?
Killing for Love runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does Killing for Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Killing for Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Killing for Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Killing for Love yet.
Which OTT platform is Killing for Love on?
Killing for Love isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 October 2016. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Killing for Love?
If you liked Killing for Love, try Deliver Us from Evil, The Investigation of Lucy Letby, O.J.: Made in America.
Who directed Killing for Love?
Killing for Love (2016) was directed by Marcus Vetter and Karin Steinberger and stars Imogen Poots, Daniel Brühl, Jens Söring.