Black Dahlia
“Based on One of America's Most Disturbing Unsolved Murders”
Synopsis
A young rookie cop and his team discover dismembered female bodies in L.A. similar to the Black Dahlia cold case from 1947. A serial killer seems to be copying the brutal massacre of 1940s Hollywood starlet Betty Short. Ultimately his investigation leads him to a frightening lair of death and torture, all part of a terrifying fantasy that the killer is trying to bring to life.
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Black Dahlia (2006) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-05
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Elissa Dowling
Kate
Danielle Petty
Black Dahlia
Nola Roeper
Captain Raine
Patrick Faucette
Detective Lovelle
Johnny Holiday
Producer McCoon
Bud Watson
Drug Lord
Lorielle New
Brianne
Sutton Christopher
Rick
Christian Behm
Detective Christian
Laura Hofrichter
Laura Leigh
Jeff Frentzen
Curtis Grann
Crystal Nelson
3rd Victim
Jana L. Laurin
4th Victim
Erica Kruz
Herself
Ulli Lommel
Narrator
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulli Lommel
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulli Lommel, Jeff Frentzen
- Original Title
- Black Dahlia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- The Shadow Factory, Fenix Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulli Lommel
Ulli Lommel, Jeff Frentzen
Ulli Lommel
Christian Behm
Jeff Frentzen, Nola Roeper, Ulli Lommel
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Frentzen
Producer
Ulli Lommel
Writer
Christian Behm
Editor
Ulli Lommel
Director
Ulli Lommel
Director of Photography
Ulli Lommel
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Dahlia
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What is Black Dahlia about?
A young rookie cop and his team discover dismembered female bodies in L.A. similar to the Black Dahlia cold case from 1947. A serial killer seems to be copying the brutal massacre of 1940s Hollywood starlet Betty Short. Ultimately his investigation leads him to a frightening lair of death and torture, all part of a terrifying fantasy that the killer is trying to bring to life.
Who directed Black Dahlia?
Black Dahlia was directed by Ulli Lommel.
Who stars in Black Dahlia?
The principal cast of Black Dahlia includes Elissa Dowling, Danielle Petty, Nola Roeper, Patrick Faucette, Johnny Holiday.
When was Black Dahlia released and how long is it?
Black Dahlia was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Dahlia?
Black Dahlia holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).