Freeway Killer (2009): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Freeway Killer is a 2009 horror thriller directed by John Murlowski, starring Scott Anthony Leet as William Bonin, Eileen Dietz and Dusty Sorg. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Stream it on Hoopla and Philo, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- John Murlowski
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fresh Planet
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Freeway Killer About?
The premise of Freeway Killer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on the true story of William Bonin, California’s most notorious serial murderer, it chronicles his years terrorizing motorists on highways in search of victims. Discarded bodies are found beaten, sexually assaulted and mutilated. Bonin evades police, but as police close in his pattern turns erratic, leaving question how many more die.
Freeway Killer Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- based on real person
- van
- chevrolet
- serial killer
- driving
- hitchhiker
- death
- execution
- murderer
- murder
- united states of america
- mother
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- beating someone up
- chevrolet van
- redneck
- serial killer crime
- docudrama drama
- female topless nudity
- sex scene
Where to Watch Freeway Killer
Stream it on Hoopla and Philo, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Freeway Killer Cast & Characters
Scott Anthony Leet leads the cast as William Bonin, with Eileen Dietz as Mother and Dusty Sorg as Vernon Butts. Directed by John Murlowski; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Murlowski
- Scott Anthony Leet as William Bonin
- Eileen Dietz as Mother
- Dusty Sorg as Vernon Butts
- Cole Williams as Kyle Peterson
Also Starring in Freeway Killer
· 3 more- Michael Rooker Det. St. John
- Debbon Ayer Ruth Slobod
- Helen Wilson Mary
Freeway Killer Plot Summary
What happens in Freeway Killer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
William Bonin is a Vietnam veteran who works as a delivery driver in Southern California. By day he tends to his ailing Mother and to family responsibilities, but by night he engages in a brutal pattern of torture and murder carried out with the aid of an occultist named Vernon Butts. The two men wage a long-running campaign of violence, first in Orange County and later moving their deadly acts into the sprawling cityscape of Los Angeles.
Full summary
The whole story of Freeway Killer, scene by scene
Freeway Killer Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Freeway Killer - Trailer
- Trailer Freeway Killer - US Trailer
How Well Do You Know Freeway Killer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is William Bonin's occupation before his crimes are revealed?
Cars in Freeway Killer
10 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1975 Chevrolet Camaro.
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1978 Mercury Zephyr Z-7 Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Freeway, The Freeway Maniac and Death Car on the Freeway.
Freeway Killer FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Freeway Killer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Freeway Killer?
Freeway Killer runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Freeway Killer released?
Freeway Killer was released on November 4, 2009.
Who directed Freeway Killer?
Freeway Killer was directed by John Murlowski.
More films by John Murlowski Who is in the cast of Freeway Killer?
Freeway Killer stars Scott Anthony Leet as William Bonin, Eileen Dietz as Mother and Dusty Sorg as Vernon Butts, among 7 credited actors.
Where can I watch Freeway Killer?
In the US, Freeway Killer is streaming on Hoopla, Philo and Plex and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does Freeway Killer have a post-credit scene?
No. Freeway Killer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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