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The Killing Kind

1974Movie1 h 35 minR

HorrorThriller
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–39%

A tense, violent thriller movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Terry loved soft, furry, little animals. He loved his mother. He loved pretty girls...ALL DEAD!

A young man returns home to his mother's boardinghouse after serving a prison sentence for a gang rape he was forced to participate in. He seeks revenge on his lawyer and the girl who framed him.

Feels like

  • Gritty Crime Thriller
  • Psychological Tension
  • Realistic Violence
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Urban Decay
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Suspenseful Pacing
  • Performative Intensity

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Curtis Harrington
Written by
George Edwards, Tony Crechales
Produced by
George Edwards
Music by
Andrew Belling

Everyone

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Facts

March 20, 1974 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
March 20, 1974
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Just Got Out of Jail, Force Feeding, Rape by Proxy +9

  • Just Got Out of Jail
  • Force Feeding
  • Rape by Proxy
  • Camera Fiend
  • Serial Killer
  • The Peeping Tom
  • Alliterative Title
  • Ring-Ring-CRUNCH!
  • Trademark Favorite Food
  • Tampering with Food and Drink
  • Big, Screwed-Up Family
  • Bad People Abuse Animals

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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Questions about The Killing Kind

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Killing Kind worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.1).

Is there a sequel to The Killing Kind?

  1. The Killing Kind (1974)
  2. The Attic (1980)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Attic (1980).

Will The Killing Kind scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension, but 5 for scares.

Will I feel good after watching The Killing Kind?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.