Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler
Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler

Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler

1990Movie100 minEnglish

After months of a search for a serial killer, the police are able to catch the killer of some of the women. But the search is not over when the assistant of the attorney discovers some details in the last case that differ from the assassinations before...

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: William TannenGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Based on the true story of the Honolulu Strangler murders, this film follows Detective Sergeant Bill L. Mitchell as he investigates a series of brutal murders that plague Honolulu. The killer targets young women, leaving the police baffled and the city in a state of fear. Mitchell races against time to find the perpetrator before another life is lost.

Critical Reception

This made-for-television movie received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its suspenseful narrative and solid performances, particularly from Peter Weller. However, some critics noted that, like many true-crime dramas of its era, it occasionally succumbed to genre conventions and a somewhat predictable resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and Peter Weller's compelling performance.
  • The film effectively captures the fear and urgency of a serial killer investigation.
  • Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic for a true-crime docudrama.

Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available, but the film is generally regarded as a competent and engaging television thriller.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the real-life investigation into the 'Honolulu Strangler' murders, which occurred in the late 1980s and were attributed to serial killer Michael L. Lahti.

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