Slaughter of the Innocents (1993): Cast & Plot
Slaughter of the Innocents is a 1993 action thriller directed by James Glickenhaus, starring Scott Glenn as Stephen Broderick, Darlanne Fluegel and Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- James Glickenhaus
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Slaughter of the Innocents About?
The premise of Slaughter of the Innocents without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A brutal murder triggers an intense hunt for an elusive child‑killer. A veteran FBI agent teams with his prodigy son to track the schizophrenic, self‑styled 'new Noah'—a radical extremist who claims divine selection. Their relentless pursuit pits law enforcement against a fanatical mind.
Slaughter of the Innocents Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- child prodigy
- soda
- pizzeria
- neo noir
- motorcycle
- computer
- baseball field
- skipping breakfast
- prison
- protest
- death row
- sign of the cross
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- lethal injection
- fbi agent
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- reference to pubic hair
- son
- kidnapping
- murder
- reference to noah's ark
- blond boy
- overalls
- nun
- priest
- chaplain
- boy
- father son relationship
- execution
- dead children
- sergeant
- serial killer
- child murder investigation
- human sacrifice
- child sacrifice
- internet
- judicial murder
- bloody body of child
- independent film
Slaughter of the Innocents Cast & Characters
Scott Glenn leads the cast as Stephen Broderick, with Darlanne Fluegel as Susan Broderick and Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus as Jesse Broderick. Directed by James Glickenhaus; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Glickenhaus
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Scott Glenn as Stephen Broderick -
Darlanne Fluegel as Susan Broderick - Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus as Jesse Broderick
- Tim Colceri as Warden Bates
Also Starring in Slaughter of the Innocents
· 12 more- Linden Ashby Officer Olmon
- Zitto Kazann Mordecai Booth
- Kevin Sorbo John Willison
- Aaron Eckhart Ken Reynolds
- Zakes Mokae Library Janitor
- Armin Shimerman Dr. Mort Seger
- Jan Broberg Cindy Lockerby (as Jan Gardner)
- Terri Hawkes Ellen Jenkins
- H.E.D. Redford Prison Chaplain
- Sheila Tousey Agent Lemar
- Leo Geter William Barnes
- Elizabeth Johnson Stephanie Lockerby
More from James Glickenhaus
More films directed by James Glickenhaus: Timemaster, Shakedown, The Protector and The Soldier.
Slaughter of the Innocents Plot Summary
What happens in Slaughter of the Innocents from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Timberlake, Utah, two girls are murdered by a hooded figure, setting a grim pattern that will haunt a family for years. Five years later, the case resurfaces in the form of a troubling connection that fascinates a gifted FBI agent, Stephen Broderick. He is based in Cleveland, and the investigation is personal for him because his 10-year-old son, Jesse, has a remarkable talent for noticing details others miss. Jesse starts to see parallels between the old Utah killings and a fresh set of assaults, clues that seem to point to a single, chilling method.
Full summary
The whole story of Slaughter of the Innocents, scene by scene
Slaughter of the Innocents Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Slaughter of the Innocents.
How Well Do You Know Slaughter of the Innocents?
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 Stephen Broderick’s occupation?
Cars in Slaughter of the Innocents
15 cars on screen, including the 1964 Volkswagen Panel T1 Typ 2 and the 1993 Honda XR 80 R.
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1964 Volkswagen Panel T1 Typ 2 Main role -
1993 Honda XR 80 R Important role -
1992 Mercury Grand Marquis Important role -
1978 Plymouth Volaré Important role
Slaughter of the Innocents Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Der Mord der unschuldigen Kinder” and “Őrült hajlam”.
- Also known as
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- Der Mord der unschuldigen Kinder
- Őrült hajlam
- Dupla Fatal
- Le Sang Des Innocents
- Le massacre des innocents
- Viattomat uhrit
- Le triomphe des innocents
- I sfagi ton athoon
- Il massacro degli innocenti
- El verdugo de los inocentes
- På sporet av en morder
- Rzeź niewiniątek
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- A Chacina dos Inocentes
- Избиение младенцев
- Huellas criminales
- Blodsoffer
- The Ark
- Archa neviňátek
- In Cold Blood
- La Matanza de los inocentes
- 剥皮人魔
- 剝皮人魔
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Slaughter of the Innocents FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Slaughter of the Innocents, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Slaughter of the Innocents?
Slaughter of the Innocents runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Slaughter of the Innocents released?
Slaughter of the Innocents was released on June 1, 1993.
Who directed Slaughter of the Innocents?
Slaughter of the Innocents was directed by James Glickenhaus.
More films by James Glickenhaus Who is in the cast of Slaughter of the Innocents?
Slaughter of the Innocents stars Scott Glenn as Stephen Broderick, Darlanne Fluegel as Susan Broderick and Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus as Jesse Broderick, among 16 credited actors.
Does Slaughter of the Innocents have a post-credit scene?
No. Slaughter of the Innocents has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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