The Boston Strangler (1968) 1080p BluRay x265 HEVC EAC3-SARTRE + Extras torrent

The Boston Strangler adopts the split-screen technique then in vogue (see also The Thomas Crown Affair) to relate the true story of self-confessed mass murderer Albert DeSalvo. Adapted by Edward Anhalt from the book by Gerold Frank, the film covers the years 1962 to 1964, during which time a dozen women were raped and murdered in the Boston area. State-appointed officer John Bottomly (Henry Fonda) arrests as many known sex offenders as he can get his hands on in hopes of finding a clue as to the Boston Strangler's identity. As these things often happen, the police come across the necessary evidence through pure luck. Well-played by Tony Curtis (whose makeup is startling), DeSalvo himself does not appear until an hour into the film. When caught, the schizophrenic DeSalvo insists that he knows nothing of the murders. Under interrogation and hypnosis, his homicidal impulses are exposed. Meticulously cast, The Boston Strangler offers excellent vignettes by Sally Kellerman as the Strangler's only surviving victim and by Hurd Hatfield as an erudite sex pervert. When Boston Strangler was first shown on TV in 1974, a voice-over coda was added, noting that Albert DeSalvo was stabbed to death in prison on November 26, 1973, and that many experts were convinced that he was not the killer but that his confessions were the product of a delusional mind.

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Extras

• Split-Screen Personality - Filmmaker William Friedkin ('The Exorcist'), who was sought after to direct this movie, talks about the film, the performances, and the real life story of the serial killer. (HD, 23 Mins.)

• Real Killer, Fake Nose - Cinematographer Richard H Kline, actress Sally Kellerman, and Richard Fleischer's son Mark all discuss the making of the film, how it did at the box office and critically, as well as its impact. (HD, 32 Mins.)

• AMC Backstory: 'The Boston Strangler' - This is an excellent behind the scenes featurette that has Tony Curtis, Richard Fleischer, Sally Kellerman, Richard Kline, and Richard Zanuck talking about how the movie was made and the differences from the real life story. (SD, 22 Mins.)

• Fox MovieTone Newsreel - The actual newsreel of some of the victim's bodies being found and rolled out, as well as some interviews with the detectives. (SD, 4 Mins.)

• Trailers - A teaser trailer as well as a theatrical trailer is included here. (HD, 4 Mins.)

• Audio Commentary - Film experts David Del Valle and Steven Peros give an engaging and informative commentary track about the making of the film, the real life story, and all the actors and filmmakers involved here.