Confessions of a Serial Killer
1985, English. Directed by John Dwyer.
Step inside the mind of a killer.
After being arrested, a Texas man begins confessing to the brutal murder of over 200 women. He recounts his random selection of victims and his traveling companions, his friend and friend's sister. But the police can't be sure whether to believe him or not until he locates a body and shows them some polaroids. Based on the true story of Henry Lee Lucas.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Confessions of a Serial Killer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Night Flight Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- John DwyerDirector
- Robert A. BurnsDaniel Ray Hawkins
- Dennis HillMoon Lewton
- Berkley GarrettSheriff Will Gaines
- Sidney BrammerMolly Lewton
- DeeDee NortonMonica Krivics
- Ollie HandleyDr. Earl Krivics
- Demp ToneyDoris Simpson
- Eleese LesterKaren Grimes
- Lainie FrasierStranded Motorist
- Colom L. KeatingDetective Barnes
- Dayna BlackwellGirl Hitchhiker
- John BrowningDr. Spivey
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Dwyer
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What Confessions of a Serial Killer is based on
Confessions of a Serial Killer is based on a true story.
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How long is Confessions of a Serial Killer?
Confessions of a Serial Killer runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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Confessions of a Serial Killer is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Confessions of a Serial Killer on?
Confessions of a Serial Killer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Night Flight Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Confessions of a Serial Killer?
If you liked Confessions of a Serial Killer, try Strange Darling, God Told Me To, Cult Killer.
Who directed Confessions of a Serial Killer?
Confessions of a Serial Killer (1985) was directed by John Dwyer and stars Robert A. Burns, Dennis Hill, Berkley Garrett.
What is Confessions of a Serial Killer based on?
Confessions of a Serial Killer is based on a true story.