Husband Father Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story

2024 1h 25m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 10

DramaCrimeTV Movie

Synopsis

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As a young teen, Alyssa has a relationship with abusive 21-year-old Steven, but their path takes a dark turn after she has his child, so she gives her up for adoption. Years later, their now 17-year-old daughter, seeks them out, and Steven manipulates her into an affair, neglecting his family.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jackie Cruz
Alyssa Pladl
Matthew MacCaull
Steven Pladl
Matreya Scarrwener
Katie Fusco
Belle Furguson
Jenna Pladl
Joselyn Picard
Caroline Pladl
Sebastien Roberts
Eric
Chris Bradford
Anthony
Michelle Avila Navarro
Young Alyssa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elisabeth Röhm
Writers: Stephen Tolkin
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Canada

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Elisabeth Röhm, shot by Jonathan Kischel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Taylor Swindells. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Devin Taylor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Jackie Cruz and Matthew MacCaull and Matreya Scarrwener carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt33353846 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Elisabeth Röhm directs. Jonathan Kischel behind the camera. Taylor Swindells scores. Devin Taylor cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Canada. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 2 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.
4Directed by Elisabeth Röhm, shot by Jonathan Kischel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Taylor Swindells. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Devin Taylor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jackie Cruz and Matthew MacCaull and Matreya Scarrwener carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt33353846 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 20 themes, including "child abuse", "adoption", "manipulation", "based on true story".