Cruel and Unusual
2002, English. Directed by George Mihalka.
Neighbor. Friend. Serial Killer.
A sleepy Oregon village turns deadly when Adam, introducing himself as an English professor working on his first novel, befriends Kate and Mike, a brother and sister trying to put their lives back together after the death of their father. The two welcome the stranger, unaware that their actions will lead them down a dangerous path into the mind and grip of a deadly serial killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 30 April 2002
- Original title
- Watchtower
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Rod Browning, Robert Geoffrion, Dan Witt
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Cruel and Unusual runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is Cruel and Unusual on?
Cruel and Unusual is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cruel and Unusual?
If you liked Cruel and Unusual, try The Good Neighbor, Lila & Eve, The Truth About Emanuel.
Who directed Cruel and Unusual?
Cruel and Unusual (2002) was directed by George Mihalka and stars Tom Berenger, Rachel Hayward, Tygh Runyan.