The Killer Within (2006)

THE KILLER WITHIN focuses on a Columbine-type crime that took place fifty years ago at Swarthmore College when a student, who claimed he was brutally bullied, planned to kill everyone in his dorm and started to carry it out. Today, that student is Professor Bob Bechtel who teaches the psychology of youth violence, and who, until now, has kept his own story secret. The film follows Bob's coming out, motivated by his desire to raise awareness about bullying and the extremes to which it can lead, and the cast of characters who emerge fifty years after the crime to challenge Bob's motives then and now.

Director: Macky Alston
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:
Budget: $750,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

bullied, swarthmore college

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Killer Within about?
THE KILLER WITHIN focuses on a Columbine-type crime that took place fifty years ago at Swarthmore College when a student, who claimed he was brutally bullied, planned to kill everyone in his dorm and started to carry it out. Today, that student is Professor Bob Bechtel who teaches the psychology of youth violence, and who, until now, has kept his own story secret. The film follows Bob's coming out, motivated by his desire to raise awareness about bullying and the extremes to which it can lead, and the cast of characters who emerge fifty years after the crime to challenge Bob's motives then and now.
Who directed The Killer Within?
The Killer Within was directed by Macky Alston.
How long is The Killer Within?
The Killer Within has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Killer Within?
The Killer Within is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of The Killer Within?
The Killer Within had a budget of $750,000.