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Killer Legends

Joshua Zeman (Actor, Director), Rachel Mills (Actor) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars 395 ratings
IMDb6.2/10.0
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Genre Special Interests
Format NTSC, Multiple Formats, Color, Widescreen, Dolby
Contributor Rachel Mills, Joshua Zeman
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 26 minutes

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Killer Legends

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
-Hook: Phantom Revealed (1:10), Making Connections (3:59), A Cautionary Tale (2:53)
-Babysitter: Close Call (1:47)
-Clowns: Sinister Suburbs (1:52), Family Affair (5:11)
-Candyman: Finger Pointing (1:33)

Many people believe the scariest urban legends are just modern-day folklore; campfire tales of axe-wielding boogeymen, haunted mental institutions and witches in the woods -- the storylines of our favorite horror movies, but often beneath the surface of these harrowing myths lies a horrific truth that's scarier than any fiction.

Through a chilling blend of investigative journalism, and what folklorists call Legendtripping, filmmakers Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills embark on a dark journey as they investigate four of our most terrifying urban legends and the real-life crimes that may have inspired them. Peeling back the layers of storytelling, from interviews with shocked detectives to traumatized victims, our filmmakers discover a truth more horrifying than they had ever imagined. Unraveling the mystery behind a legacy that refuses to die, this is an attempt to understand not just what we all fear, but more importantly... why we continue to believe.

Legends included: The Hookman, The Candyman, The Babysitter & the Man Upstairs, and Phantom Clowns.

Product details

  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ BKGL500DVD
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Joshua Zeman
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Multiple Formats, Color, Widescreen, Dolby
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 26 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2014
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Joshua Zeman, Rachel Mills
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Breaking Glass
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KH8KWDA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • Teresa Ramseur
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well-Done and Informative
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019
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    This came to my attention while I was looking for another film regarding urban legend, as I have an interest in urban legend, particularly those that are perhaps in part, based on real-life events, I decided to check this one out. I feel I should mention, I've yet to see the director's documentary on "Cropsey", so I can't compare this with it, in terms of how good it is, but I did find this to be a very well-done and informative. The subject was treated seriously, and the real events were treated in a likewise and dare I say respectful manner, which I'll admit, given that it dealt with urban legends, I hadn't really expected it to be. The particular areas of interest for me were "The Hookman", which now has me looking for information on the Texarkana Moonlight Murders and "The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs", as it too has piqued my interest, in regards to the actual cases. I also found "The Candyman", portion to be very fascinating, yet disturbing, ditto that for the segment entitled, "Clowns", I've always been a little leery of clowns, and this did nothing to improve that, except maybe reinforce my uneasiness about them. All in all I'd recommend this to anyone who is interested in urban legends, especially if they are curious as to where some may have originated from.
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  • Dee
    4.0 out of 5 stars This premise would lend itself very well to an episodic TV show
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2016
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    There was a lot of ground to cover in this documentary and the filmmakers did a good job. The style of this well made show helped transcend its shortcomings and the camerawork is excellent. For those very critical reviewers, remember that this is a 'small' production, i.e. not made by a big studio with big studio funding. Would it have been stronger if each segment had a little more in-depth information, for example, the filmmakers didn't state how many of the "Phantom's" victims were assaulted before death, only focusing on one seventeen-year old girl, but maybe that was done for the sake of time - a lot of information to fit into a documentary and still keep it interesting. It would be very interesting to see this premise expanded to an episodic TV show, an hour-long show devoted to one urban legend at a time. The filmmakers should pitch that to Amazon, and or Netflix.
    In this documentary, for a fuller picture, it would have been nice to know the stats on the other similar crimes to establish pathology (as in the Phantom killings), but that takes the kind of overview feedback (and funding) that a large film company would insist upon before release. Stats, in crimes shows, give the kind of structure that makes for a rock solid framework upon which to build your story.
    The rambling, conversation-style approach was very easy to watch, not distracting, and felt like just-us-guys-talking, which was very fitting to the premise of the show about how urban legends evolve from a kernel of truth rooted in real crime. Again, this is where style transcended form and it worked.
    The filmmakers have evolved from their first documentary Cropsey, and this film is very encouraging. I am looking forward to what their next offering will be, and fingers crossed, hoping that they get a full season run on Netflix.
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  • Marc Ferris
    5.0 out of 5 stars if you like "Cropsey" you will like this film too
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2014
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    Joshua Zeman's second film follows in the impressive shadow of his first, "Cropsey", and builds upon the bridge between urban legend and reality.

    Right off the bat, if you like "Cropsey" you will like this film too.

    For the rest of you, "Killer Legends" explores the events that spawned four popular urban legends: The Hook , based on Texarkana's "Phantom Killer", Candyman, the awful story that drives parents to x-ray Halloween candy every year, the babysitter murderer, and outbreaks of Clown sightings. Each segment is approached seriously, and driven by Zeman's curiosity. Unlike reality TV shows that dominate the cable TV landscape, all of the subjects are treated with respect.

    The Baby Sitter and the Man Upstairs portion was the most fascinating to me due to the scope of the two crimes, and the related unreported crimes in such a small Missouri town. The Killer Clown piece was engrossing because I'd never heard of it.

    Killer Legends is a well crafted documentary with solid camera work, and a haunting sound track. It is perfect for those who wish to explore urban legends, and how they evolve from real events.
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