The Snowtown Murders is a movie directed by Justin Kurzel in 2011 and inspired by the book Killing for Pleasure: The Definitive Story of the Snowtown Serial Murders by Debi Marshall, first published in 2006. The movie features Lucas Pittaway, Daniel Henshall, Craig Coyne, Louise Harris, Frank Cwiertniak, Matthew Howard, and others.
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Storyline
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.
Movie vs Book
Year
2011
Minutes
119
Movie Rate
6.60
Source: IMDb
Movie
The Snowtown Murders
Original title: Snowtown
Director: Justin Kurzel
Country: Australia
Year: 2011
Length: 1h59m
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Year
2006
Pages
404
Book Rate
7.68
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Book
Killing for Pleasure
Subtitle: The Definitive Story of the Snowtown Serial Murders
Author: Debi Marshall
Country: Australia
First published in: 2006
Length: 404 pages
Genre: Non Fiction
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