"One of the most bizarre episodes in the annals of American Crime."

The Honeymoon Killers (1969)
Directed by Leonard Castle, rated R, 108 minutes

The Honeymoon Killers is a stark and shocking crime thriller, based on true crimes, about a couple that sets up a scheme where the man dates lonely women, proposes to them, steals their money, then kills them. Tony Lo Blanco is horrifyingly charming and sleazy, perfectly complementing Shirley Stoler as his manic and boorish wife. The film is clearly low budget, but instead of being a hindrance, it makes everything seem real - almost like watching a documentary where people are actually killed, and the murder scenes are some of the most disturbing ever filmed. The Honeymoon Killers walks the line between John Waters style campy fun and In Cold Blood-esque true crime horror, which results in a truly chilling and unpredictable experience. You'll like it if: You like true crime films, independent horror films, serial killer films, In Cold Blood, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre or Heavenly Creatures.

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