The Night of the Killing
“In 1999 the Harper family was murdered in their own home. Today, 26 years later, a film crew has come to the small town of Rosewood, Michigan to explore the legacy of this crime, and to investigate the questions that still remain.”
Synopsis
On the night of July 7th, 1999, in the small town of Rosewood, Michigan, all four members of the Harper family were viciously stabbed to death in their own home. Local police, bewildered and under intense pressure from a fearful public, were confronted with a crime that offered no clear evidence, no obvious motive, and no apparent answers. Today, twenty-six years after the murders, a small documentary crew has come to Rosewood to investigate the legacy of these killings. Through the recollections of those connected with the Harper murders, as well as conversations with a woman aspiring to write a book on the case, there emerges a picture of that fateful night which only adds to the essential mystery: Who killed the Harpers, and why?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tonia L. Carrier
Irene Singer
Ken Alter
Bill Singer
Bruce Falcon
Sheriff Joe Miller Jr.
Greg Rea
Sergeant Kennedy
Luc Robert Poirier
Sergeant Morris
Jimmy Doom
Jeremy Dihlman
Kristyn Shelley Olson
Lorraine Dihlman
Glenn Dossin
Brad Vanderbilt
J.M. Ethridge
Mabel
Judy Stepanian
Claire Abbot
Michael Wright
Marco Romero
Thomas Shea
Dan Woodward
Terri Patryka
Psychic
Dale Hills
Scott
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Owen Zabor
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen Zabor
- Original Title
- The Night of the Killing
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $20
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Owen Zabor
Owen Zabor
Owen Zabor
Owen Zabor
Department Leadership Roster
Owen Zabor
Director
Owen Zabor
Director of Photography
Sarah Johnson
Production Design
Owen Zabor
Writer
Owen Zabor
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night of the Killing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night of the Killing about?
On the night of July 7th, 1999, in the small town of Rosewood, Michigan, all four members of the Harper family were viciously stabbed to death in their own home. Local police, bewildered and under intense pressure from a fearful public, were confronted with a crime that offered no clear evidence, no obvious motive, and no apparent answers. Today, twenty-six years after the murders, a small documentary crew has come to Rosewood to investigate the legacy of these killings. Through the recollections of those connected with the Harper murders, as well as conversations with a woman aspiring to write a book on the case, there emerges a picture of that fateful night which only adds to the essential mystery: Who killed the Harpers, and why?
Who directed The Night of the Killing?
The Night of the Killing was directed by Owen Zabor.
Who stars in The Night of the Killing?
The principal cast of The Night of the Killing includes Tonia L. Carrier, Ken Alter, Bruce Falcon, Greg Rea, Luc Robert Poirier.
When was The Night of the Killing released and how long is it?
The Night of the Killing was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.