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Killer Legends

Killer Legends

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Killer Legends

"Be careful where the truth may lead..."

2014

1h 26m

5.8(79 votes)

Documentary

History

Crime

Horror

Overview

Delving into our collective nightmares, this horror-documentary investigates the origins of our most terrifying urban legends and the true stories that may have inspired them.

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Production Companies

Gigantic Pictures

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

4 members

Directing

Rachel Mills

Self

Rachel Mills

Directing

Joshua Zeman

Self

Joshua Zeman

Acting

Cindy Butler

Peggy Loomis

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Acting

Stephen Winick

Self

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