The Snowtown Murders. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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The Snowtown Murders
Andrew McGarry, 2005
movie vs book
Justin Kurzel, 2011

Elizabeth, a struggling mother, and her three sons seek refuge and stability by joining a neighborhood watch group led by John, who positions himself as the group’s ethical leader. Jamie, the 16-year-old son, admires John’s charm and perceives him as a positive influence, forging a close relationship with him. However, when John introduces Jamie to his twisted notion of justice, the young and impressionable Jamie faces a father figure who could be the most vicious predator he has ever met. Based on horrifying crimes discovered in Snowtown, Australia in 1999.


The Snowtown Murders. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2006 book, Killing for Pleasure: The Definitive Story of the Snowtown Serial Murders
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Killing for Pleasure
Debi Marshall, 2006
movie vs book
Justin Kurzel, 2011

Elizabeth, a struggling mother, and her three sons seek refuge and stability by joining a neighborhood watch group led by John, who positions himself as the group’s ethical leader. Jamie, the 16-year-old son, admires John’s charm and perceives him as a positive influence, forging a close relationship with him. However, when John introduces Jamie to his twisted notion of justice, the young and impressionable Jamie faces a father figure who could be the most vicious predator he has ever met. Based on horrifying crimes discovered in Snowtown, Australia in 1999.