The Hunt for the BTK Killer

The Hunt for the BTK Killer is a 2005 American biographical horror television film directed by Stephen T. Kay. First shown on CBS on October 9, 2005, it is based on the true story of Dennis Rader, the notorious "BTK Killer" who murdered 10 people from 1974 to 1991. Though the events take place in Wichita, Kansas, the film was made in Nova Scotia.

The Hunt for the BTK Killer
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GenreBiography
Crime
Drama
Horror
Thriller
Based onNightmare in Wichita
by Robert Beattie
Teleplay byTom Towler
Donald Martin
Directed byStephen Kay
StarringRobert Forster
Gregg Henry
Music byTree Adams
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersRichard Fishoff
Randy Sutter
CinematographyBobby Bukowski
EditorMark Stevens
Running time88 minutes
Production companiesDiana Kerew Productions
Von Zerneck-Sertner Films
Sony Pictures Television
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseOctober 9, 2005 (2005-10-09)

Plot

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After 31 years at-large, detectives in Wichita, Kansas home in on the serial killer known as BTK.

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