Office Killer (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 5.3

Office Killer poster

Released in 1997, Office Killer is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Cindy Sherman, running about 82 minutes. “Working here can be murder” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When Dorine Douglas' job as proofreader for Constant Consumer magazine is turned into an at-home position during a downsizing, she doesn't know how to cope. But after accidentally killing one of her co-workers, she discovers that murder can quench the loneliness of her home life, as a macabre office place forms in her basement, populated by dead co-workers.

Who’s in it. Office Killer stars Molly Ringwald as Kim Poole, Jeanne Tripplehorn as Norah Reed, Carol Kane as Dorine Douglas and Barbara Sukowa as Virginia Wingate, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Office Killer has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Office Killer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Office Killer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Office Killer (1997)?
In US, Office Killer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Office Killer worth watching?
Office Killer holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Office Killer?
Office Killer stars Molly Ringwald, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Carol Kane, Barbara Sukowa and Alice Drummond.
When was Office Killer released?
Office Killer was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.