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6.1 / 10(21 votes)IMDbR199327mUnited States of America

I Was a Teenage Serial Killer

“See the horror of righteous dismemberment! Feel the triumph when sexist pigs are wasted! Hear the screams of terror! Join Mary, America's favorite female serial killer, who kills off dumb men.”

Synopsis

Mary was a good girl until she decides to kill all the "sexist pigs". She of course encounters many of which, and enjoys killing them.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 1, 1993

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sarah Jacobson
Screenplay & Story
Sarah Jacobson
Original Title
I Was a Teenage Serial Killer
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
27m
Production Studios
Station Wagon Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sarah Jacobson

Screenplay & Story

Sarah Jacobson

Director of Photography

Sarah Jacobson

Department Leadership Roster

Sarah Jacobson

Sarah Jacobson

Director

Sarah Jacobson

Sarah Jacobson

Writer

Sarah Jacobson

Sarah Jacobson

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Was a Teenage Serial Killer

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is I Was a Teenage Serial Killer about?

Mary was a good girl until she decides to kill all the "sexist pigs". She of course encounters many of which, and enjoys killing them.

Who directed I Was a Teenage Serial Killer?

I Was a Teenage Serial Killer was directed by Sarah Jacobson.

Who stars in I Was a Teenage Serial Killer?

The principal cast of I Was a Teenage Serial Killer includes Kristin Bree Calabrese, Phil Calabrese, Scott Garver, Bob Hendershot, Zach Kadish.

When was I Was a Teenage Serial Killer released and how long is it?

I Was a Teenage Serial Killer was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 27m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for I Was a Teenage Serial Killer?

I Was a Teenage Serial Killer holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).