CinemaOSMovie · 2016 · 1h 20m

Bender

The first serial killers in America were a family

42%(6)IMDbDramaHistoryThrillerWesternHorror

The unsettling true story of America's first serial-killing family. A troubled doctor searches for patients swallowed by the prairie and encounters the Benders, homesteaders trapped by a life of unspeakable sin.

Directed byJohn Alexander

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
EN
Released
October 14, 2016
Studios
Crook and Nanny ProductionsCasadelic Pictures

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Bender Official Trailer

Bender Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

Mayor Prentiss

Linda Purl

Linda Purl

Mrs. Thomas

James Karen

James Karen

Old Man Bender

Buck Taylor

Buck Taylor

Sheriff J.E. Stone

John Monastero

Dr. William York / Edwin York

Nicole Jellen

Kate Bender

Reylynn Caster

Reylynn Caster

Little Girl

Leslie Woodies

Old Woman Bender

Grace McKeaney

Goat Lady

Chance Caeden

Chance Caeden

Boy

Creative team
Directed by
John Alexander
Written by
JC Guest
John Alexander

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