The Strangler

A lonely, disturbed man from a small town in New England, Leo Keller, is tormented by his overbearing mother. When his mother dies, Leo begins to strangle women in the city, driven by his repressed desires and insecurities. His crimes become increasingly bold, attracting the attention of the police and the media, who dub him 'The Boston Strangler'.

The Strangler (1971) received a mixed reception upon its release, with some critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and Tony Curtis's performance, while others found its narrative predictable and its depiction of violence gratuitous. It has since gained a cult following among horror and thriller enthusiasts for its unsettling tone and exploration of psychological horror.

• Praised for its chilling atmosphere and Curtis's unsettling performance.

• Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot and graphic content.

• Considered an effective, albeit grim, early example of a slasher film.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Strangler' is not widely documented on Google reviews, but it is generally considered a cult classic within the horror genre, appreciated for its psychological tension.

While the film is titled 'The Strangler' and features a killer named Leo Keller, it is a fictionalized account and not directly related to the real Boston Strangler case, although it predates the most prominent film about that case, 'The Boston Strangler' (1968).