Confessions of a Serial Killer (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1985, Confessions of a Serial Killer is a crime and horror film directed by Mark Blair, running about 89 minutes. “Step inside the mind of a killer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being arrested, a Texas man begins confessing to the brutal murder of over 200 women. He recounts his random selection of victims and his traveling companions, his friend and friend's sister. But the police can't be sure whether to believe him or not until he locates a body and shows them some polaroids. Based on the true story of Henry Lee Lucas.
Who’s in it. Confessions of a Serial Killer stars Robert A. Burns as Daniel Ray Hawkins, Dennis M. Hill as Moon Lewton, Berkley Garrett as Sheriff Will Gaines and Sidney Brammer as Molly Lewton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Confessions of a Serial Killer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Confessions of a Serial Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Confessions of a Serial Killer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Confessions of a Serial Killer (1985)?
- In US, Confessions of a Serial Killer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Confessions of a Serial Killer worth watching?
- Confessions of a Serial Killer holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Confessions of a Serial Killer?
- Confessions of a Serial Killer stars Robert A. Burns, Dennis M. Hill, Berkley Garrett, Sidney Brammer and Dee Dee Norton.
- When was Confessions of a Serial Killer released?
- Confessions of a Serial Killer was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.