B.T.K.
Lions Gate (2008)
Horror
In Collection
#1157
0*
Seen ItYes
3760166341450
  4.1
1 hr 30 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   PG-13
Amy Lyndon Susan Rader
Bob Arnold Pastor Joe
Dru Ashcroft Sharon
Daniel Bonjour Detective Carmichael
John Burke Detective Lutz
Jeff Coatney Detective Powell
Caia Coley Mary Ann
Pascale Gigon Mrs. Emerson
Kane Hodder Dennis Rader
Matteo Indelicato Brandon
Anna Margaret Sarah
Cameo Cara Martine Mrs. Riding
Kelsey McCann Kelsey
Odessa Rae Heather
Sarah Shoup Lizzy
Nino Simon Ricky
Brad Barnholtz Detective Ford
Dyllan Young Detective Barnes
Shannon Pierce Wilkins Tall Grass Woman
Lily Silverstein Lilly Riding
Kyle Silverstein Kyle Riding
Coley Feifer Coley Riding
Cassandra Fuote Woman who hits officer
Richard G. Calderon Man who hits officer
Brad Chance Detective Ford
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Director
Michael Feifer
Producer Michael Feifer
Barry Barnholtz
Writer Michael Feifer
Cinematography Matt Steinauer
Musician Andres Boulton
Jermaine Stegall

Okay first up, I have never heard of the "BTK Killer" or "BTK films". Must be some sort of American folklore serial killer thing, that I haven't heard of since I'm not American. So my judging of this film is based on THE FILM rather than certain people's expectations of what the film should be.

It's an okay movie. It's one of those (rent) and 'watch it once on DVD late at night when there's nothing else to do'. It's NOT a movie you'll want to watch again and again... like an action blockbuster, because there's not a whole lot that's fun or interesting about it.

BTK, THE MOVIE... is about a serial killer. He ties women up, and generally chokes them to death. Sometimes he uses a gun. There's basically nothing here you haven't already seen in any other serial killer movie, like Ed Gein, Copycat, Henry, etc. In this sense it's fairly straightforward and predictable.

The pace is slow and remains slow the entire duration, but considering this is a low budget straight to DVD exploitation film, the acting is actually surprisingly good from an ensemble of no-name actors, and the star attraction is seeing Kane Hodder as Dennis, burns and all, in a role that's not under a white hockey mask.

I could go on a bit more about the good points and the bad points, but ultimately it's a case of you get what you pay for. This is a cheap, rent and watch once serial killer movie, with Kane Hodder. It's no movie of the week, no blockbuster, and really the only reason to watch it at all... is if you are a Kane Hodder fan.
Edition Details
Release Date 2/3/2009
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen (1.78:1)
Subtitles French
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Dolby Digital Stereo [English]
Dolby Digital Stereo [French]
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1