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The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster (2021): Cast

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The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster is a 2021 documentary directed by Carl Hindmarch, starring Keith Jesperson as "The Happy Face Killer" and Rick Buckner.

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Director
Carl Hindmarch
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster About?

The premise of The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster without spoilers.

Detective Rick Buckner investigates Keith Jesperson, a man suspected of being the notorious Happy Face Killer. Jesperson is believed to be responsible for the murder of a woman in 1995, and Buckner must gather evidence to prove his guilt and prevent further killings. The case becomes a race against time as Buckner strives to apprehend the serial killer and stop his reign of terror.

The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster Cast & Characters

Keith Jesperson leads the cast as "The Happy Face Killer", with Rick Buckner as Detective. Directed by Carl Hindmarch.

From the director

More from Carl Hindmarch

More films directed by Carl Hindmarch: Super Greed: The Fight for Football, How To Be: Mark Ronson, Terror! Robespierre and the French Revolution and The Somme.

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The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Zbrodnie znaczone uśmieszkiem” and “O Assassino Happy Face: A Mente de um Monstro”.

Also known as
  • Zbrodnie znaczone uśmieszkiem
  • O Assassino Happy Face: A Mente de um Monstro
  • Keith Jesperson : le tueur au Smiley

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The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster FAQ: Cast & Release Date

Release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster, each answered in a sentence.

When was The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster released?

The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster was released on July 18, 2021.

Who directed The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster?

The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster was directed by Carl Hindmarch.

More films by Carl Hindmarch

Who is in the cast of The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster?

The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster stars Keith Jesperson as "The Happy Face Killer" and Rick Buckner as Detective.

Does The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster have a post-credit scene?

No. The Happy Face Killer: Mind of a Monster has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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