The Killing Jar
“Everyone has secrets. Some are more dangerous than others.”
Synopsis
Michael Sanford and his wife move to his old town so he can take over the family business. However, gruesome murders of children start to happen. Meanwhile, Michael starts to become slowly insane, after he may have witnessed one of the murders and reports it to the police. Is he the murderer, or is it something of his past?
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THE KILLING JAR MOVIE TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-17
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Brett Cullen
Michael Sanford
Tamlyn Tomita
Diane Sanford
Xander Berkeley
Danny “Figaretto” Evans
Tom Bower
Det. Jake Pestone
Brion James
Dr. Vincent Garret
Frank McRae
Det. Bernie Morris
John Philbin
Pete Lawrence
Wes Studi
Cameron
M. Emmet Walsh
Sheriff Foley
Carlos Bernard
Chajen
Edith Varon
Martha Resigy
Jack Wallace
Dick Resigy
Michael Halpin
Stuart Weissman
Holley Chant
Katie
James Noah
Robert Sanford
Lane Toran
Young Michael Sanford
Jordan Oschin
Young Sean Evans
Gabriel Luque
Young Danny Evans
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Evan Crooke
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Mullin
- Original Score
- David C. Williams
- Original Title
- The Killing Jar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Paragon Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Evan Crooke
Mark Mullin
David C. Williams
Michael G. Wojciechowski, Michael Gallagher, Richard Clabaugh
Frederick Wardell
Shelly Strong, Stanley T. Crooke
Department Leadership Roster
David C. Williams
Original Music Composer
Michael G. Wojciechowski
Director of Photography
Mark Mullin
Writer
Evan Crooke
Director
Shelly Strong
Producer
Frederick Wardell
Editor
Don Day
Production Design
Rawn Hutchinson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing Jar
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What is The Killing Jar about?
Michael Sanford and his wife move to his old town so he can take over the family business. However, gruesome murders of children start to happen. Meanwhile, Michael starts to become slowly insane, after he may have witnessed one of the murders and reports it to the police. Is he the murderer, or is it something of his past?
Who directed The Killing Jar?
The Killing Jar was directed by Evan Crooke.
Who stars in The Killing Jar?
The principal cast of The Killing Jar includes Brett Cullen, Tamlyn Tomita, Xander Berkeley, Tom Bower, Brion James.
When was The Killing Jar released and how long is it?
The Killing Jar was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Killing Jar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killing Jar was composed by David C. Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killing Jar?
The Killing Jar holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).