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Boston Strangler
Crime · Mystery · Thriller · 2023
Reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole bravely pursue the story of the Boston Strangler at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.
Movie details
Boston Strangler
“Inspired by a true story”
2023 Crime · Mystery · Thriller 1h 53m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
Reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole bravely pursue the story of the Boston Strangler at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Boston Strangler?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Matt Ruskin
Written by
Matt Ruskin
Keira Knightley
Loretta McLaughlin
Carrie Coon
Jean Cole
Chris Cooper
Jack Maclaine
Alessandro Nivola
Detective Conley
Rory Cochrane
Detective Deline
David Dastmalchian
Albert DeSalvo
Peter Gerety
Eddie Corsetti
Court is in session
Put Boston Strangler on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.