The Poughkeepsie Tapes
“The terror is real.”
Synopsis
When hundreds of videotapes showing torture, murder and dismemberment are found in an abandoned house, they reveal a serial killer's decade-long reign of terror and become the most disturbing collection of evidence homicide detectives have ever seen.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-02
Top Cast
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Stacy Chbosky
Cheryl Dempsey
Ben Messmer
Edward 'Ed' Carver
Lou George
Felton Lewis
Ivar Brogger
Leonard Schway
Michael Lawson
Simon Alray
Amy Lyndon
Alice Endrisart
Ron Harper
Mike Moakes
Samantha Robson
Samantha Baker
Kim Kenny
Pam Frears
Beth Tapper
Karen Tyler
Iris Bahr
Aretha Creely
Scott Beehner
Jason Ribling
Linda Bisesti
Sandra Willets
Lisa Black
Victoria Dempsey
Marissa N. Blanchard
Cindy Jenner
Oto Brezina
Arnold Montufar
Jules Bruff
Blinker / Joanne Blackwell
Todd Cahoon
Ted Bundy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$180K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.9x
-$20K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Erick Dowdle
- Screenplay & Story
- Drew Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle
- Original Score
- Keefus Ciancia
- Original Title
- The Poughkeepsie Tapes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Worldwide Gross
- $180K
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Brothers Dowdle Productions, Poughkeepsie Films, Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Erick Dowdle
Drew Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle
Keefus Ciancia
Shawn Dufraine
Elliot Greenberg, John Erick Dowdle
Drew Dowdle, Ward Barnett, Michael Zoumas, Patrick Lussier, Stephen Chbosky
Department Leadership Roster
John Erick Dowdle
Director
John Erick Dowdle
Writer
Keefus Ciancia
Original Music Composer
Annie Bloom
Costume Design
Shawn Dufraine
Director of Photography
Alethea Root
Production Design
Elliot Greenberg
Editor
Drew Dowdle
Producer
John Erick Dowdle
Editor
Sean Kinney
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 Poughkeepsie Tapes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Poughkeepsie Tapes about?
When hundreds of videotapes showing torture, murder and dismemberment are found in an abandoned house, they reveal a serial killer's decade-long reign of terror and become the most disturbing collection of evidence homicide detectives have ever seen.
Who directed The Poughkeepsie Tapes?
The Poughkeepsie Tapes was directed by John Erick Dowdle.
Who stars in The Poughkeepsie Tapes?
The principal cast of The Poughkeepsie Tapes includes Stacy Chbosky, Ben Messmer, Lou George, Ivar Brogger, Michael Lawson.
When was The Poughkeepsie Tapes released and how long is it?
The Poughkeepsie Tapes was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Poughkeepsie Tapes?
The Poughkeepsie Tapes had a reported production budget of $200K and grossed $180K at the worldwide box office (0.9 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Poughkeepsie Tapes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Poughkeepsie Tapes was composed by Keefus Ciancia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Poughkeepsie Tapes?
The Poughkeepsie Tapes holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).