Joel
“New York's most notorious serial killer”
Synopsis
The shocking story of Joel Rifkin, a troubled young man whose hidden fantasies of power and control combined with his obsessive dedication to prostitutes led him to embark on one of the New York area’s most notorious murder sprees, claiming seventeen victims in the late eighties and early nineties.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Joel Trailer - True Crime Serial Killer Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 28, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John R. Hand
- Screenplay & Story
- John R. Hand
- Original Title
- Joel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $3K
- Production Studios
- JRH Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John R. Hand
John R. Hand
John R. Hand
Department Leadership Roster
John R. Hand
Director
John R. Hand
Writer
John R. Hand
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joel
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What is Joel about?
The shocking story of Joel Rifkin, a troubled young man whose hidden fantasies of power and control combined with his obsessive dedication to prostitutes led him to embark on one of the New York area’s most notorious murder sprees, claiming seventeen victims in the late eighties and early nineties.
Who directed Joel?
Joel was directed by John R. Hand.
Who stars in Joel?
The principal cast of Joel includes Arnold Odo, Bri Bynon McGregor, Fernando Cano, Ella Stryker, Billionna Olivia Reyes.
When was Joel released and how long is it?
Joel was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.