Toolbox Murders (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 2004, Toolbox Murders is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Tobe Hooper, running about 95 minutes. “If you lived here, you would be dead by now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young couple Steve and Nell move into a once fashionable but now decaying apartment block in Hollywood, and soon realise that a number of young residents have met unusually violent deaths. Before long, Nell makes some disturbing discoveries about the building's manager and her fellow tenants.
Who’s in it. Toolbox Murders stars Brent Roam as Steven Barrows, Angela Bettis as Nell Barrows, Rance Howard as Chas Rooker and Juliet Landau as Julia Cunningham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Toolbox Murders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $187.9K at the box office.
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 Toolbox Murders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Toolbox Murders tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Toolbox Murders (2004)?
- In US, Toolbox Murders 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 Toolbox Murders worth watching?
- Toolbox Murders holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Toolbox Murders?
- Toolbox Murders stars Brent Roam, Angela Bettis, Rance Howard, Juliet Landau and Marco Rodríguez.
- When was Toolbox Murders released?
- Toolbox Murders was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
