The Killing Jar
“Eeny, meeny, miny, murder.”
Synopsis
A stranger armed with a shotgun takes seven patrons hostage in a remote roadside diner. But as the body count increases, the desperate survivors discover that one of the hostages may be even more dangerous than their captor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 19, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$398K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Young
- Original Title
- The Killing Jar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2K
- Production Studios
- Mark Young Films, Morningstar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Young
Mark Young
Mark Young
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Young
Director
Mark Young
Writer
Mark Young
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing Jar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Killing Jar about?
A stranger armed with a shotgun takes seven patrons hostage in a remote roadside diner. But as the body count increases, the desperate survivors discover that one of the hostages may be even more dangerous than their captor.
Who directed The Killing Jar?
The Killing Jar was directed by Mark Young.
Who stars in The Killing Jar?
The principal cast of The Killing Jar includes Amber Benson, Michael Madsen, Harold Perrineau, Kevin Gage, Lew Temple.
When was The Killing Jar released and how long is it?
The Killing Jar was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Killing Jar?
The Killing Jar had a reported production budget of $400K and grossed $2K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
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.).