The Axe Murders of Villisca

The Axe Murders of Villisca
Movie · Horror · Thriller

On a June night in 1912, eight people—a mother, father, their four children, and two guests—were murdered by an axe-wielding killer in the sleepy town of Villisca, Iowa, a case that remains unsolved to this day. 104 years later, Caleb (Robert Adamson) and Denny (Jarrett Sleeper), two friends who share an interest in ghost hunting, along with Jess (Alex Frnka), the new girl in school who’s already got a reputation, sneak into the house where the infamous bloodbath occurred in hopes of recording paranormal activity. What the trio encounters is far more horrifying than anything they could have imagined. A century after the shocking crime that put Villisca on the map, a supernatural force is waiting to write the next chapter in the home's bloody history.

2017 · 1h 17m
  • 14%
Starring Robert Adamson, Jarrett Sleeper, Alex Frnka
Director Tony E. Valenzuela

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Cast & Crew

  • Robert Adamson
    Caleb
  • J‌S
    Jarrett Sleeper
    Denny
  • Alex Frnka
    Jess
  • Sean Whalen
    Reverend Kelly
  • Conchata Ferrell
    Mrs. Flanks
  • T‌E
    Tony E. Valenzuela
    Director
  • K‌A
    Kevin Abrams
    Producer
  • Cindy Cowan
    Producer
  • J‌D
    Jamie Denenberg
    Producer
  • P‌W
    Patrick Weir
    Producer
  • Seth Caplan
    Producer

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The Axe Murders of Villisca

Horror

On a June night in 1912, eight people—a mother, father, their four children, and two guests—were murdered by an axe-wielding killer in the sleepy town of Villisca, Iowa, a case that remains unsolved to this day. 104 years later, Caleb (Robert Adamson) and Denny (Jarrett Sleeper), two friends who share an interest in ghost hunting, along with Jess (Alex Frnka), the new girl in school who’s already got a reputation, sneak into the house where the infamous bloodbath occurred in hopes of recording paranormal activity. What the trio encounters is far more horrifying than anything they could have imagined. A century after the shocking crime that put Villisca on the map, a supernatural force is waiting to write the next chapter in the home's bloody history.

14%

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Studio
IFC Midnight
Released
2017
Run Time
1 hr 17 min
Rated
Unrated
Region of Origin
United States
© 2016 Film Mode

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English
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English (United States) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

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English (CC)

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