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03/01/2011 Drama, Thriller 1h 35m
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Overview

Based on a true story, seemingly flawless Philip Markoff, a charismatic and popular medical student at Boston University, leads a double life and starts to descend into a twisted world of gambling, crime, battery, and eventually murder, all while meeting his victims via Craigslist. 

  1. Donald Martin

    Writer

  2. Stephen Tolkin

    Writer

  3. Stephen Kay

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Jake McDorman

    Phillip Markoff

  2. Agnes Bruckner

    Megan McAllister

  3. Julia Campbell

    Susan McAllister

  4. Kevin Kilner

    David McAllister

  5. Candice Patton

    Kate

  6. Judith Hoag

    Patricia Banks

  7. Sam McMurray

    Dr. Janeway

  8. Joshua Close

    Detective Frye

  9. Leela Savasta

    Julissa Brisman

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Reviews

A review by Alunauwie
Written by Alunauwie on 2025-09-30
The Craigslist Killer offers an intriguing premise based on a true crime, but focuses more on romantic drama than psychological tension, leaving its thriller potential underexplored. Weak character development and a lack of emotional depth hinder the impact of its core message—that people can hide dark secrets behind perfect facades. Though the story is systematic, its rushed resolution and unclear tone make it fall short of its gripping potential.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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