The Toolbox Murders (1978)

Bit by bit...By bit he carved a nightmare!

The Toolbox Murders (1978) poster

A serial killer, plagued by the memory of a fatal car accident, uses various tools to murder female tenants of a Los Angeles apartment complex, then abducts a teenaged girl who lives there with her family. When the police express doubt that the murders are connected to the girl's disappearance, her brother sets out to search for her on his own.

Director: Dennis Donnelly
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Gary Graver
Editing: Nunzio Darpino
Production: Tony DiDio Productions, Cal-Am Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $185,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers

Keywords

tools, murder, slasher, drill, video nasty

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Toolbox Murders about?
A serial killer, plagued by the memory of a fatal car accident, uses various tools to murder female tenants of a Los Angeles apartment complex, then abducts a teenaged girl who lives there with her family. When the police express doubt that the murders are connected to the girl's disappearance, her brother sets out to search for her on his own.
Who directed The Toolbox Murders?
The Toolbox Murders was directed by Dennis Donnelly.
Who stars in The Toolbox Murders?
The Toolbox Murders stars Cameron Mitchell, Pamelyn Ferdin, Wesley Eure, Aneta Corsaut, Nicolas Beauvy, Tim Donnelly.
How long is The Toolbox Murders?
The Toolbox Murders has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is The Toolbox Murders?
The Toolbox Murders is a Horror, Mystery, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Toolbox Murders?
The Toolbox Murders had a budget of $185,000.
Where was The Toolbox Murders produced?
The Toolbox Murders was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Toolbox Murders?
The themes of The Toolbox Murders include: Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers.