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4.0 / 10(12 votes)IMDbR20041h 28mUnited States of America

Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella

Bazaar Bizarre

“Torture was his real turn on”

Synopsis

In 1988, Chris Bryson was found running down a Kansas City street naked, beaten, and bloody wearing nothing but a dog collar and a leash. He told police about Bob Berdella, a local business man and how Berdella had caputed him, held him hostage, raped him, tortured him and photographed him over several days. Police later arrested Berdella and searched his home where they found several hundred polaroid photographs, a detailed torture log, envelopes of human teeth and a human skull. It was soon discovered that Berdella had murdered 6 young men in his home after drugging them and performing his sick acts of sexual torture. Some lived the horrors for only a few days, one for 6 weeks. After death Berdella would cut up the bodies with an electric chain saw and a bone knife, place the body parts in empty dog food bags for trash collection on Monday. Although he denied this, it is believed that Berdella used organs of the victims as in food dishes he would serve at his shop.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 16, 2004

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Benjamin Meade
Original Title
Bazaar Bizarre
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
Corticrawl Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Benjamin Meade

Department Leadership Roster

Benjamin Meade

Director

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.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella

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

What is Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella about?

In 1988, Chris Bryson was found running down a Kansas City street naked, beaten, and bloody wearing nothing but a dog collar and a leash. He told police about Bob Berdella, a local business man and how Berdella had caputed him, held him hostage, raped him, tortured him and photographed him over several days. Police later arrested Berdella and searched his home where they found several hundred polaroid photographs, a detailed torture log, envelopes of human teeth and a human skull. It was soon discovered that Berdella had murdered 6 young men in his home after drugging them and performing his sick acts of sexual torture. Some lived the horrors for only a few days, one for 6 weeks. After death Berdella would cut up the bodies with an electric chain saw and a bone knife, place the body parts in empty dog food bags for trash collection on Monday. Although he denied this, it is believed that Berdella used organs of the victims as in food dishes he would serve at his shop.

Who directed Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella?

Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella was directed by Benjamin Meade.

Who stars in Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella?

The principal cast of Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella includes James Ellroy, Robert Berdella, Christopher Leo.

When was Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella released and how long is it?

Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella?

Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).