Freeway Killer (2010 film)
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| Directed by | John Murlowski |
| Produced by | Ehud Bleiberg, Jeff Davis, Nicholas Donnermeyer, Nadine Leonova, Larry Rattner, Tim Swain |
| Written by | David Birke |
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Scott Anthony Leet Dusty Sorg Cole Williams Debbon Ayer Michael Rooker Eileen Dietz |
| Music by | Erik Godal |
| Distributed by | Image Entertainment |
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88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Freeway Killer is a 2010 horror film directed by John Morlowski and written by David Birke starring Scott Anthony Leet, Cole Williams, Dusty Sorg, Michael Rooker, Debbon Ayer, and Eileen Dietz. The film is based on true events and follows the story of serial killer William Bonin, one of three killers who claimed several victims on the freeways of California in the 1970s and 1980s. The film was released by Image Entertainment on February 16, 2010.
William Bonin (Scott Anthony Leet) recollects his life to Ruth Slobod (Debbon Ayer), the mother of one of his victims, on death row.
The flashback sequence begins with Bonin inviting two hitchhikers for a ride in his Chevy van, charming them into his confidence. Once he has them in his power, he murders one young man and reveals an alliance with accomplice Vernon Butts (Dusty Sorg). Soon, Bonin stalks Kyle Peterson (Cole Williams), a timid teenager who works at a local shop. Initially planning to kill him, Bonin becomes intrigued when he learns Kyle has homicidal fantasies, and offers that they bond to take what they want. Bonin begins to harden him by getting him to boldly blow off a date with his girlfriend, Lisa.
Bonin introduces him to Butts, and they show him their "family album" of murders. Taking him under his wing, Bonin "trains" Kyle to give in to his violent impulses, and eventually guides Kyle into committing his first murder. Unsatisfied, Bonin embarks on a hunt for more young men, taking Kyle with him.
Later, Bonin visits his alcoholic mother (Eileen Dietz) who is lonely after parting with Bonin's father, against whom she holds contempt. She also regrets abandoning Bonin, and tells him he should hate her. That night, Butts, who resents having been replaced by Kyle as Bonin's protegé, tells Kyle about Bonin's homosexual experiences in the U.S. Air Force. Butts states that Bonin has a sickness that makes him think he controls the world, which sends Bonin into a frenzy. Later that night, when Butts harms himself, Bonin reconnects with him. After Kyle sees this, he distances himself from the two of them. Bonin tries to contact Kyle, who won't answer his phone.
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