The Driller Killer
“The Blood Runs In Rivers... And The Drill Keeps Tearing Through Flesh And Bone.”
Synopsis
An artist slowly goes insane while struggling to pay his bills, work on his paintings, and care for his two female roommates, which leads him taking to the streets of New York after dark and randomly killing derelicts with a power drill.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-28
Top Cast
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Abel Ferrara
Reno Miller (as Jimmy Laine)
Carolyn Smith
Carol Slaughter (as Carolyn Marz)
Pamela Bergman
Pamela Bergling (as Baybi Day)
Harry Schultz
Dalton Briggs
Alan Wynroth
Al the Landlord
Maria Helhoski
The Nun
James O'Hara
Man in Church
Richard Howorth
Stephen - Carol's Husband
Louis Mascolo
Knife Victim
Tommy Santora
Attacker
Rita Gooding
TV Spot
Chuck Saaf
TV Spot
Gary Cohen
Voice-over (voice)
Janet Dailey
Girl at Audition
Joyce Finney
Girl at Audition
Butch Morris
Sidewalk Begger
Paul Fitze
Kid on Street
John Fitze
Kid on Street
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 11, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Ferrara
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas St. John
- Original Score
- Joe Delia
- Original Title
- The Driller Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $20K
- Production Studios
- Navaron Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Ferrara
Nicholas St. John
Joe Delia
Ken Kelsch
Abel Ferrara, Michael Constant, Bonnie Constant
Arthur Weisberg
Department Leadership Roster
Abel Ferrara
Director
Joe Delia
Original Music Composer
Abel Ferrara
Editor
Michael Constant
Editor
Ken Kelsch
Director of Photography
Bonnie Constant
Editor
Orlando Gallini
Editor
Nicholas St. John
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Driller Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Driller Killer about?
An artist slowly goes insane while struggling to pay his bills, work on his paintings, and care for his two female roommates, which leads him taking to the streets of New York after dark and randomly killing derelicts with a power drill.
Who directed The Driller Killer?
The Driller Killer was directed by Abel Ferrara.
Who stars in The Driller Killer?
The principal cast of The Driller Killer includes Abel Ferrara, Carolyn Smith, Pamela Bergman, Harry Schultz, Alan Wynroth.
When was The Driller Killer released and how long is it?
The Driller Killer was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Driller Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Driller Killer was composed by Joe Delia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Driller Killer?
The Driller Killer holds official age classifications: AU: RC.