| H. H. Holmes | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | John Borowski |
| Written by | John Borowski |
| Produced by | John Borowski |
| Starring | Tony Jay Willy Laszlo Beka Ed Bertagnoli Tom Ciappa |
| Distributed by | Facets Video |
Release date | October 26, 2004 |
Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.
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]
Awards
- Screamfest Horror Film Festival - 2004 - Best Horror Documentary[6]
- Midwest Independent Film Festival - 2003 Best Director, John Borowski for H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer[7]
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Gilks, James (March 2015). Johnson, Matthew David (ed.). "Serial Killer Culture. Part One". Serial Killer Magazine. Lulu.com (19): 8. ISBN 9781312956582.
- ↑ Rouner, Jef (13 August 2012). "Tony Jay: Playlist for the Ultimate Voice-Over Villain". Houston Press. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ↑ Yohannes, Alamin (23 February 2018). "9 Best Serial Killer Documentaries on Netflix Right Now, Ranked". Inverse.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ↑ Butane, Johnny (2 November 2004). "H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer (2003)". Dread Central. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ↑ "Screamfest07". Scream Festival. Optical Assault. 2004. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ↑ "Mildwest Independent Film Festival". John Borowski. 2003. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
External links
- Reviews
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