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2011•95 min•Drama, Thriller

The Craigslist Killer

Is The Craigslist Killer a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Craigslist Killer worth watching? With a rating of 5.106/10, this Drama, Thriller film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Craigslist Killer Synopsis

Based on a true story. Philip Markoff, a charismatic and popular med student at Boston University, leads a double life as a brutal and cruel sexual deviant who abuses prostitutes he finds via Craigslist.

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Top Cast

Jake McDorman
Jake McDormanPhillip Markoff
Agnes Bruckner
Agnes BrucknerMegan McAllister
Julia Campbell
Julia CampbellSusan McAllister
Kevin Kilner
Kevin KilnerDavid McAllister
Candice Patton
Candice PattonKate
Judith Hoag
Judith HoagPatricia Banks
Sam McMurray
Sam McMurrayDr. Janeway
Joshua Close
Joshua CloseDetective Frye
Leela Savasta
Leela SavastaJulissa Brisman
Trieste Kelly Dunn
Trieste Kelly DunnTrisha Leffler

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Is The Craigslist Killer worth watching?

The Craigslist Killer has received mixed reviews with a 5.106/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Thriller movies.

Is The Craigslist Killer hit or flop?

The Craigslist Killer has received average ratings (5.106/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Craigslist Killer?

The Craigslist Killer is a Drama, Thriller movie that Based on a true story. Philip Markoff, a charismatic and popular med student at Boston University, leads a double life as a brutal and cruel sexual de...

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Critic Reviews

AlunauwieSep 30, 2025
★ 5

The Craigslist Killer offers an intriguing premise based on a true crime, but focuses more on romantic drama than psychological tension, leaving its thriller potential underexplored. Weak character development and a lack of emotional depth hinder the impact of its core message—that people can hide dark secrets behind perfect facades. Though the story is systematic, its rushed resolution and unclear tone make it fall short of its gripping potential. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)