A film based loosely on the Alphabet Murders in New York
A film based on a true story attracts my interest especially so if it is in the genre of horror or thriller. The Alphabet Killer is one such film. It is based on the Alphabet Murders that took place in Rochester, New York between the years of 1971 and 1973. The killer has never been caught.
Here is my review...
First, the movie, The Alphabet Killer
The Alphabet Killer
A ten year old girl is found brutally murdered outside the small blue-collar city of Rochester, New York, and obsessed police detective Megan Paige (Eliza Dushku of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and DOLLHOUSE) suffers a mental breakdown while trying to solve the crime. But when the child-killings resume two years later, Megan's return to the investigation also brings back her own horrific hallucinations.
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Review of The Alphabet Killer
It takes a really bad, bad attempt at film-making for me to really dislike a film of one of my favourite genres (namely horror or psychological thrillers) and The Alphabet Killer didn't happen to be one of those.
It also takes a lot for a horror film to scare me, too, though I have to admit to jumping a couple of times whilst watching this. Loud noises and things appearing out of nowhere can usually do that!
Mind you, spooky children tend to be one of those things that creep me out as well as rabid dogs (luckily no dogs were present in this film.) Eliza Dushku is one of my favourite actresses as I'm a great fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Tru Calling which was axed only after one season. So, this film had all the hallmarks of the films I'm more likely to watch.
Although I didn't love this film, I most certainly would purchase it when I get the chance and if it ever comes out on UMD, so much the better. This is one film I would like to watch again some time and I can only do that if I can buy it on UMD.
As I've not researched much into the Alphabet Murders that this film was based on, I couldn't say for sure if it followed closely to the facts or not. Mind you, it does state this it is only loosely based on the murders so it's hard to say which facts are true and which are not.
What did you think of The Alphabet Killer?
Did you like or loathe this flick?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byI liked it! It was thrilling, scary and the plot was good.
Krysteena says:
Well, I think the movie was very interesting! It was intense at times and lame in others. I have to admit, I did jump. It was an amazing movie tho.
I was so freaked out to find out that the killer hasnt been found! So I now I am doing information on it.
Posted November 07, 2009
Paige says:
Well, I think I liked this movie only because it was based off a ture story. And though that sounds creepy, yes, it also makes the movie (plot) much more believable, and watchable, and it draws you in more. I found myself obsessed Like Megan Paige was. I found myself searching up the Alphabet killer through the web, trying to fit pieces together, and finding nothing. In conclusion, I'm still a little behind and I could be missing some vital information. Like the fact, that the killer is already dead, or caught by now. They say he has yet to be found and the case is "still cold" and I'm guessing, my very little knowledge of police code, that that means the case has been closed till further references. But that just makes me even more curious. I mean, if the killer was about in his either early thirties, mid-thirties, late twenties at least, then that means he is about....70 years old, roughly estimated (I' am by no way a math whiz, so my calculations could be off by a couple of years, but not by much) so that means he is no longer killing young girls with matching initials, which is obviously a good thing!
But, then again, he has not be found and could still be killing, though that is highly negative, due to the fact there has be NO killings of such for those 35 years, so that means, I'm guessing, he has died or is living a normal life still. Either way, I'm pretty sure we're all safe. I'm a girl (16) and I live close to where the killings began. And I got freaked. It's a comfort to know this happened almost 30 years ago.
I liked the movie, and I hated it. It wasn't nearly as scary as I thought it would be, but it did spook me to see dead girls popping out at random moments throughout the film. That was spooky. But I liked it because it was defintitely true.
I recommend it if you happen to enjoy crime/horror films. It will make you jump quite a few times, but no more than that. The ending though has a lot to be desired....check it out. Youw on't be totally dissapointed...
Posted June 24, 2009
I hated it! Poor acting, poor plot and nothing like the murders it was based on.
mk says:
utterly boring..no convictions on actors part..there are better thrillers out there...
Posted November 10, 2009
Kathie says:
I lived outside Rochester, New York in Pulneyville during the 70's. I was glad my name didn't have double initials! I hate when they do movies of a time period and screw it all up!! Hello?! There were no cell phones in the early 70's!!!! But the dreary scenery, snow, cold is the real Rochester and why I moved south!!
Posted November 06, 2009
Lorraine Smyth says:
loathed - very boring -
Posted October 29, 2009
The Alphabet Murders
The Alphabet Killer (Crime)
The so-called "Alphabet murders" (also known as the "double initial murders") took place in the early 1970s in the Rochester, New York area; three young girls were attacked sexually and strangled. The case got its name from the fact that each of the three girls' first and last names started with the same letters (Carmen Colon, Wanda Walkowicz, and Michelle Maenza) and that the bodies were found in towns that started with the same letter as the girls' names (Colon in Churchville, Walkowicz in Webster and Maenza in Macedon).
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The Alphabet Killer based on interviews
Screenwriter Tom Malloy notes that he learned about the murders from his wife, who grew up in Rochester, and he based much of the story on interviews with a homicide investigator who worked on the case, which has never been solved. - Source 'The Alphabet Killer': Thriller depicts Rochester slayings, toll on detective
Facts of the Crime
The Alphabet Killer
1. All 3 were sexually assaulted and strangled
2. C, M and W are the 3rd, 13th and 23rd letters of the alphabet
3. All three girls were from poor, Catholic families
4. All three girls did poorly in school causing trouble
5. Suspects included Kenneth Bianchi, the infamous Hillside Strangler.
6. The Alphabet Killer is also known as the double initial killing.
Find out more about The Alphabet Killer (film)
- THE ALPHABET KILLER - OFFICIAL MOVIE SITE
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- The Alphabet Killer (2008)
- Directed by Rob Schmidt. With Eliza Dushku, Cary Elwes, Timothy Hutton. Based on the true story of the double initial killings in Rochester, NY. Visit IMDb for Photos, Showtimes, Cast, Crew, Reviews, Plot Summary, Comments, Discussions, Taglines, Trailers, Posters, Fan Sites
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Carmen Colon
Victim of The Alphabet Killer
Carmen Colon was 11 years old when she was killed by The Alphabet Killer on or around November 16, 1971.
Her body was found in Town of Riga, Churchville, Monroe County, N.Y.
Her uncle was considered a suspect until his suicide in 1991.
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Wanda Lee Walkowicz
Victim of The Alphabet Killer
On April 2, 1973 at about 5:15 pm, 11 year old Wanda Walkowicz went to the grocery store for her mother.Wanda made it to the store, purchased several items, and was last seen walking home but she did not return.
On April 3, 1973 at 10:15 am, a New York State Trooper, while on patrol, located Wanda Walkowicz's body at a rest area off of State Route 104 in Webster, N.Y.
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Michele Maenza
Victim of The Alphabet Killer
Michele Maenza, age 11, was found on November 28, 1973, in the Town of Macedon, Wayne County, N.Y.She is thought to be the victim of the Alphabet Killer.
In Summary
In summary, this film is definitely one to watch if you are a fan of horror or true crime movies. It will certainly not disappoint in that area. It has plenty of potential suspects to keep you guessing for some time, though I can't really say that the true killer is that much of a surprise when you really think about it.
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aj2008 wrote...
Not sure I want to see the film, but that is because of the topic. Your review is excellent!
Posted November 05, 2009
Laniann wrote...
I haven't seen the movie, but I've read a book based on the facts of this story. Nice presentation of the story. 5*s
Posted October 30, 2009
Frankster wrote...
Excellent lens. I have not seen the movie but it is now on my to-see list. Thanks for sharing. Bear hugs, Frankster
Posted October 16, 2009
spirituality wrote...
Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
Posted October 11, 2009
BevsPaper wrote...
I don't think I've seen this movie, but I think I would like it.
Posted September 28, 2009
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