The Toolbox Murders
“Bit by bit...By bit he carved a nightmare!”
Synopsis
A ski-masked maniac kills apartment complex tenants with the contents of a toolbox.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE TOOLBOX MURDERS (1978) | Official Trailer | 4KOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-17
Top Cast
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Cameron Mitchell
Vance Kingsley
Pamelyn Ferdin
Laurie Ballard
Wesley Eure
Kent Kingsley
Aneta Corsaut
Joanne Ballard
Nicolas Beauvy
Joey Ballard
Tim Donnelly
Detective Jamison
Faith McSwain
Mrs. Andrews
Marciee Drake
Debbie
Evelyn Guerrero
Maria
Kelly Nichols
Dee Ann (as Marianne Walter)
Don Diamond
Sgt. Cameron
Victoria Perry
Woman in Apartment
Robert Bartlett
Man in Apartment
Betty Cole
Middle Aged Woman
John Hawker
Middle Aged Man
Alisa Powell
Girlfriend
Robert Forward
Screamer Man
Kathleen O'Malley
Screamer Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$185K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Donnelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Neva Friedenn, Ann Kindberg, Robert Easter
- Original Score
- George Deaton
- Original Title
- The Toolbox Murders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $185K
- Production Studios
- Tony DiDio Productions, Cal-Am Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Donnelly
Neva Friedenn, Ann Kindberg, Robert Easter
George Deaton
Gary Graver
Nunzio Darpino
Tony DiDio
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Donnelly
Director
Neva Friedenn
Screenplay
Ann Kindberg
Screenplay
Robert Easter
Screenplay
Tony DiDio
Producer
D.J. Bruno
Production Design
Gary Graver
Director of Photography
Nunzio Darpino
Editor
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
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Toolbox Murders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Toolbox Murders about?
A ski-masked maniac kills apartment complex tenants with the contents of a toolbox.
Who directed The Toolbox Murders?
The Toolbox Murders was directed by Dennis Donnelly.
Who stars in The Toolbox Murders?
The principal cast of The Toolbox Murders includes Cameron Mitchell, Pamelyn Ferdin, Wesley Eure, Aneta Corsaut, Nicolas Beauvy.
When was The Toolbox Murders released and how long is it?
The Toolbox Murders was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Toolbox Murders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Toolbox Murders was composed by George Deaton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Toolbox Murders?
The Toolbox Murders holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).