Gacy (2003): Cast & Plot
Gacy is a 2003 drama horror film directed by Clive Saunders, starring Scott Allen Henry as Young John Gacy, Joleen Lutz and Adam Baldwin. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Clive Saunders
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DEJ Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gacy About?
The premise of Gacy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seemingly respectable suburban father and husband hides a terrifying secret: John Wayne Gacy, the real‑life serial killer who lured young men and boys to his home, murdering them and burying dozens in the crawl‑space beneath the house he shared with his family.
Gacy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay interest
- gay
- gay slur
- gay magazine
- character name as title
- body in a trunk
- john wayne gacy character
- true crime
- b horror
- docudrama drama
- serial killer crime
- crawlspace
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- victim
- serial killer
- fishing trip
- abusive father
- one word title
- surname as title
- vomiting
- violence
- twin
- bug
- serial boy killer
- toilet
- kitchen
- flashback
- diner
- video
- killer clown
- evil clown
- strangulation
- stabbing
- serial teen killer
- murder
- dead body
- boy strangling
- blood
- marriage
- wristwatch
- whiskey
- voyeur
- volkswagen
- underwear
- torture
- strangled to death
- stakeout
- stabbed to death
- slow motion scene
- sex in a car
- serial rapist
Gacy Cast & Characters
Scott Allen Henry leads the cast as Young John Gacy, with Joleen Lutz as Kara Gacy and Adam Baldwin as John Gacy, Sr.. Directed by Clive Saunders; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clive Saunders
- Scott Allen Henry as Young John Gacy
- Joleen Lutz as Kara Gacy
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Adam Baldwin as John Gacy, Sr. - Mark Holton as John Wayne Gacy, Jr.
Also Starring in Gacy
· 8 more- Charlie Weber Tom Kovacs
- Glenn Morshower Ted Boyle
- Rick Dean Ray
- John Laughlin Det. Kay
- Allison Lange Gretchen
- Matt Farnsworth Stu
- Edith Jefferson Mother Gacy
- Kenneth Swartz Dave
Gacy Plot Summary
What happens in Gacy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1953, John Wayne Gacy, Jr. [Mark Holton] argues with his father, John Stanley Gacy [Adam Baldwin], who says he will
never be brave enough
and kicks him, setting a tense tone for a life shadowed by family strain and hidden secrets.
Full summary
The whole story of Gacy, scene by scene
Gacy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gacy.
How Well Do You Know Gacy?
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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Who portrays John Wayne Gacy, Jr. in the film?
Cars in Gacy
16 cars on screen, including the 1969 Ford Custom 500 and the 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II.
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1969 Ford Custom 500 Main role -
1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Important role -
1963 Ford Econoline Important role -
1975 AMC Pacer Minor role
Gacy Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Gacy, el payaso asesino” and “胖子小丑杀人狂”.
- Also known as
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- Gacy, el payaso asesino
- 胖子小丑杀人狂
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Movies Like Gacy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes, To Catch a Killer and Dahmer.
Gacy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gacy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gacy?
Gacy runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Gacy released?
Gacy was released on May 13, 2003.
Who directed Gacy?
Gacy was directed by Clive Saunders.
Who is in the cast of Gacy?
Gacy stars Scott Allen Henry as Young John Gacy, Joleen Lutz as Kara Gacy and Adam Baldwin as John Gacy, Sr., among 12 credited actors.
Does Gacy have a post-credit scene?
No. Gacy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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