Bender (2016)
The first serial killers in America were a family
The unsettling true story of America's first serial-killing family. A troubled doctor searches for patients swallowed by the prairie and encounters the Benders, homesteaders trapped by a life of unspeakable sin.
Director: John Alexander
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller, Western, Horror
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 14, 2016
Cast
- Bruce Davison - Mayor Prentiss
- Linda Purl - Mrs. Thomas
- James Karen - Old Man Bender
- Buck Taylor - Sheriff J.E. Stone
- John Monastero - Dr. William York / Edwin York
- Nicole Jellen - Kate Bender
- Reylynn Caster - Little Girl
- Leslie Woodies - Old Woman Bender
- Grace McKeaney - Goat Lady
- Chance Caeden - Boy
Screenplay
Production: Crook and Nanny Productions, Casadelic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, A Serial Killer Stalking an Innocent Victim, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp
Keywords
kansas, usa, murder, serial killer, bloody benders
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bender about?
- The unsettling true story of America's first serial-killing family. A troubled doctor searches for patients swallowed by the prairie and encounters the Benders, homesteaders trapped by a life of unspeakable sin.
- Who directed Bender?
- Bender was directed by John Alexander.
- Who stars in Bender?
- Bender stars Bruce Davison, Linda Purl, James Karen, Buck Taylor, John Monastero, Nicole Jellen.
- How long is Bender?
- Bender has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Bender?
- Bender is a Drama, History, Thriller, Western, Horror film.
- Where was Bender produced?
- Bender was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Bender?
- The themes of Bender include: Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, A Serial Killer Stalking an Innocent Victim, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp.