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Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story (2024): Cast & Ratings

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Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story is a 2024 crime thriller directed by Wendy Ord, starring Karrueche Tran as Regina Smith, Blair Penner and Christopher Russell. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

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Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Wendy Ord
Genres
Thriller , Crime , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story About?

The premise of Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story without spoilers.

Driven by a desire to create a safer environment for her daughter, Regina becomes a police officer in Dallas. As a rookie, she and her partner Eddie uncover the first victim in a series of murders targeting female prostitutes, perpetrated by a serial killer soon known as the "Eyeball Killer" due to his disturbing method of removing the victims’ eyes. Despite facing challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field and her limited experience, Regina bravely investigates the case and uncovers vital evidence overlooked by other detectives, leading her closer to the killer's dark connection to Satanism.

Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • eyeball
  • female victims
  • docudrama
  • prostitution
  • double f rated
  • texas
  • murder mystery
  • shotgun
  • murder of fiance
  • painting as a hobby
  • rookie female police officer
  • dallas police department
+21 more
  • police arrest
  • dallas texas
  • police partner
  • photograph of real people portrayed in film
  • working single mother
  • serial killer
  • satanic serial killer
  • taxidermist
  • forensic evidence
  • mother daughter relationship
  • single mother female lead
  • police interrogation
  • epilogue
  • parka
  • swat team
  • male swat team officer
  • prostitute
  • crime scene
  • killed in the line of duty
  • pimp
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story Cast & Characters

Karrueche Tran leads the cast as Regina Smith, with Blair Penner as Eddie and Christopher Russell as Norm. Directed by Wendy Ord; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story

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From the director

More from Wendy Ord

More films directed by Wendy Ord: Don’t Scream, It’s Me!, The Ice Rink Murders, A Perfect Christmas Carol and Vote One for Love.

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Ratings

Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story 6.1/10.

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Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story.

Official Trailer | Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story | Lifetime
Cars

Cars in Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story

4 cars on screen, including the 1968 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.

  • 1968 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story 1968 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Main role
  • 2001 Ford Crown Victoria in Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Main role
  • 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager in Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager Important role
  • 2006 Honda Ridgeline in Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story 2006 Honda Ridgeline Background role

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Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story?

Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story released?

Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story was released on November 9, 2024.

Who directed Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story?

Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story was directed by Wendy Ord.

More films by Wendy Ord

Who is in the cast of Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story?

Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story stars Karrueche Tran as Regina Smith, Blair Penner as Eddie and Christopher Russell as Norm, among 5 credited actors.

How is Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story rated?

Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story has 6.1/10 on IMDb and 60% on TMDB.

Does Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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