Movie

Cruel and Unusual

“Neighbor. Friend. Serial Killer.”

★ 3.8(16)20021h 40m

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Good to know

Director: George Mihalka
Release date: 2002-04-30
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Alliance Atlantis

Cruel and Unusual — trailer

About Cruel and Unusual

Cruel and Unusual is a 2002 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by George Mihalka, starring Tom Berenger, Rachel Hayward and Tygh Runyan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.8/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cruel and Unusual in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A sleepy Oregon village turns deadly when Adam, introducing himself as an English professor working on his first novel, befriends Kate and Mike, a brother and sister trying to put their lives back together after the death of their father. The two welcome the stranger, unaware that their actions will lead them down a dangerous path into the mind and grip of a deadly serial killer.

Cast

Tom Berenger

Adam Turrell

Rachel Hayward

Kate

Tygh Runyan

Mike

Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff

Cindy

Eli Gabay

Adam Terrell

Ralph Alderman

Jack

Bruce Dawson

Tom Blanton

Mitchell Kosterman

Constable McMurty

Michael Leisen

Wayne

Leo Vernik

Dick

Themes & keywords

lighthouseserial killer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cruel and Unusual in Ireland?+

Cruel and Unusual is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Cruel and Unusual on Netflix?+

Cruel and Unusual is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Cruel and Unusual?+

Cruel and Unusual has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Cruel and Unusual?+

Cruel and Unusual stars Tom Berenger, Rachel Hayward, Tygh Runyan, Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff and Eli Gabay.

When did Cruel and Unusual come out?+

Cruel and Unusual is a 2002 movie directed by George Mihalka.

What genre is Cruel and Unusual?+

Cruel and Unusual is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Cruel and Unusual?+

Cruel and Unusual was directed by George Mihalka.