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The Honeymoon Killers

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Martha Beck (Shirley Stoler), an obese nurse who is desperately lonely, joins a "correspondence club" and finds a romantic pen pal in Ray Fernandez (Tony Lo Bianco). Martha falls hard for Ray, and is intent on sticking with him even when she discovers he's a con man who seduces lonely single women, kills them and then takes their money. She poses as Ray's sister and joins Ray on a wild killing spree, fueled by her lingering concern that Ray will leave her for one of his marks.

Cast & Crew

Shirley Stoler
Martha Beck
Tony Lo Bianco
Raymond Fernandez
Dortha Duckworth
Mother
Doris Roberts
Bunny
Marilyn Chris
Myrtle Young
Mary Jane Higby
Janet Fay
Kip McArdle
Delphine Downing
Mary Breen
Rainelle Downing
Barbara Cason
Evelyn Long
Guy Sorel
Mr. Dranoff
Leonard Kastle
Director
Leonard Kastle
Writer
Donald Volkman
Director
Gustav Mahler
Non-Original Music
Oliver Wood
Cinematographer
Paul Asselin
Producer
Warren Steibel
Producer
Richard Brophy
Film Editor
Stanley Warnow
Film Editor
Michael Haley
Unit Production Manager
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Critic Reviews for The Honeymoon Killers

All Critics (19) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (1)

  • Shot in a grainy grey and white helps to give the film an amateurish and at the same time realistic feel, particularly as it's based on true events. With standout performances from Lo Bianco and Stoler, this is a forgotten gem.

    September 25, 2007 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Kim Newman

    Empire Magazine

  • Made with care, authenticity and attention to detail.

    September 25, 2007

    Todd McCarthy

    Variety

  • It is one of the best and, curiously, most beautiful American movies in recent years.

    May 9, 2005 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…

    Roger Greenspun

    New York Times

  • Leonard Kastle brings a spare dignity and genuine depth of characterization to his exploitation subject.

    January 1, 2000 | Full Review…

    Dave Kehr

    Chicago Reader

  • depicts crime and violence as a moral vacuum that draws in the narcissistic and the pathetic without ever moralizing or preaching

    October 7, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…

    James Kendrick

    Q Network Film Desk

  • The reputation of this intriguing cult item far exceeds the Trivial Pursuit tidbits that it was a personal favorite of Francois Truffaut and that Martin Scorsese was the original director until he was fired 10 days into production.

    October 3, 2015 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

    Matt Brunson

    Creative Loafing
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Audience Reviews for The Honeymoon Killers

  • Dec 30, 2012
    Feels like a John Waters movie. Odd and slow. Not sure I liked it.
    Hugo S Super Reviewer
  • Oct 04, 2012
    There are some very funny moments, but it's long for its subject matter, and not as shocking as I had hoped it would be. If this were a horror film it would have done a lot better.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Jun 30, 2011
    I live in a country where people will inform you that Pulp Fiction is action, American Psycho is horror, Eternal Sunshine is comedy, Donnie Darko is witty, and the Honeymoon Killers is drama. well, what was i supposed to expect? its pretty hilarious.
    Coxxie M Super Reviewer
  • Feb 27, 2010
    Not particularly good.
    Tim S Super Reviewer
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