A Killing Spring (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2002, A Killing Spring is a thriller, crime and tv movie film directed by Stephen Williams, running about 90 minutes. “Never Get Involved With The Story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Widowed Joanne Kilbourn is an ex-police officer, whose deceased husband Ian was the Ontario provincial Attorney General when he was murdered. His murder was eventually solved six years after the incident. After a stint as a criminology professor, Joanne now works as the criminal and justice expert for a local television news show, and as a college professor of journalism. Her private life is going well as she has just started dating Tom Keaton, her famous journalism school colleague who has just released his second popular non-fiction book stemming from an incident when two troubled youths terrorized him. Joanne's world is turned upside down when the School of Journalism's Dean, Reed Gallagher, is found dead in a seedy motel room with a pair of pantyhose tied around his neck. Initially, the death is thought to be accidental auto-erotic asphyxiation. But, the police, led by Detective Alex Emanuel...
Who’s in it. A Killing Spring stars Wendy Crewson as Joanne Kilbourn, Shawn Doyle as Detective Alex Emanuel, Michael Ontkean as Tom Keaton and Zachery Ty Bryan as Val Massey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Killing Spring has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Killing Spring page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Killing Spring tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Killing Spring (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Killing Spring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Killing Spring worth watching?
- A Killing Spring holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Killing Spring?
- A Killing Spring stars Wendy Crewson, Shawn Doyle, Michael Ontkean, Zachery Ty Bryan and Sherry Miller.
- When was A Killing Spring released?
- A Killing Spring was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.