The Killing Kind (1974) movie poster

The Killing Kind

1974 ·1h 35m · ★ 5.7 (33)

A twisted ex-convict moves into his mother's boardinghouse.

Why it matters

Director

Curtis Harrington Curtis Harrington
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Cast

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
71
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
14
Survival
17

Content Warnings

Taboo ContentDehumanization

Phobia triggers

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