H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer

H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer is a 2004 biographical documentary film directed by John Borowski.[1] The film relates the true life story of American serial killer H. H. Holmes.[2] Produced over a four-year period, the film highlights locations such as Holmes' childhood home in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, and the courtroom in Philadelphia where the "trial of the century" was held.

H. H. Holmes
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn Borowski
Written byJohn Borowski
Produced byJohn Borowski
StarringTony Jay
Willy Laszlo
Beka
Ed Bertagnoli
Tom Ciappa
Distributed byFacets Video
Release date
October 26, 2004 (2004-10-26)
Running time
63 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film focuses on Dr. Holmes' entire life (1861–1896).[3] It consists of reenactments, expert interviews, and period photography.[4] The film is narrated by Tony Jay.[5]

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References
  1. Schechter, Harold; Mellor, Lee; Newton, Michael; Cresswell, Kim; Elliott, Aaron; Hoshowsky, Robert (29 September 2014). Cook, William (ed.). Serial Killer Quarterly "Unsolved in North America". Vol. 1. Grinning Man Press. p. 30. ISBN 9780993823220.
  2. Gilks, James (March 2015). Johnson, Matthew David (ed.). "Serial Killer Culture. Part One". Serial Killer Magazine. Lulu.com (19): 8. ISBN 9781312956582.
  3. Rouner, Jef (13 August 2012). "Tony Jay: Playlist for the Ultimate Voice-Over Villain". Houston Press. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  4. Yohannes, Alamin (23 February 2018). "9 Best Serial Killer Documentaries on Netflix Right Now, Ranked". Inverse.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  5. Butane, Johnny (2 November 2004). "H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer (2003)". Dread Central. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  6. "Screamfest07". Scream Festival. Optical Assault. 2004. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  7. "Mildwest Independent Film Festival". John Borowski. 2003. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
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