The Clovehitch Killer

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The Clovehitch Killer

2018

1h 50m

Mystery & Thriller

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After Tyler finds a cache of disturbing images in his father's possession, he begins to suspect that the man he trusts most in the world may be responsible for a series of unsolved murders.

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The Clovehitch Killer patiently dials up the tension with a story that makes up for a lack of surprises with strong performances and a chilling wit.

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Rick Bentley

Tribune News Service

Nov 19, 2018

3/4

This is a movie that creates fear out of creepy moments and by playing on the natural desire of wanting to feel safe with family. There's no need for blood or excessive acts of violence when the scares are this unsettling.

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Emily Yoshida

New York Magazine/Vulture

Nov 16, 2018

Skiles's film doesn't care so much if you think you know how it ends, even if you're right. It's all about twisting the knife in the process of confirming those fears.

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

Nov 16, 2018

2/4

As good as Plummer and McDermott are here, [writer Christopher D. Ford] ultimately writes himself into a corner that requires actions in the final act that don't ring true.

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

Jun 9, 2024

“The Clovehitch Killer” is ostensibly focused on an investigation, but the subtext is how our American Christian culture pathologizes normal teen development, especially sexuality, while providing cover and bolstering the authority of predators.

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Jason Adams

My New Plaid Pants

Jul 6, 2021

The horror lies not so much in the destination, but the journey, and I was shocked by how wrong The Clovehitch Killer was willing to make that journey seem and feel

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Jun 2, 2021

3/5

This movie grabs you right away, giving us a 16-year-old narrator who has skills of observation, meticulousness, self reliance, and preparedness, as instilled in him by his Scout leader dad.

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Dolly H

@DollyHood Sep 5, 2026

Left more to be desired. It wasn’t a bad movie though. I'd say it was worth the watch since it goes by fairly quickly. I was never lost in the storyline.

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J H

@UpstateNYThriller Jul 22, 2026

9.2/10 One of the greatest thrillers I’ve seen. Christian Dad and Christian family. The son suspects his dad is a serial killer because of what he found in his car. Films kind of like Ozark. Really good acting and cinematography. Creepy. Thriller, crime

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Ian R

@RT23899272 Jul 2, 2026

This was a decent film. Serial killer movies are reasonably common, but this film isn't full of violent scenes. It relies instead on an undertone of violence created by the killers son knowing his father's true nature. The ending is a bit soft, it appears the script writer wrote themself into a corner. I thought the acting was solid enough to carry the viewers interest.

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Farah R

@Farah Apr 6, 2026

Not bad, but not great either. The Clovehitch Killer is like a dark Hallmark movie about a serial killer instead of a flower shop owner. The cinematography, acting, and writing quality scream low budget. If only a major studio gave it a chance because it had the potential of being a decent thriller like Disturbia.

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Tim B.

@SlimTim0707 Mar 5, 2026

The Clovehitch Killer's slow pacing, uninteresting characters, and ridiculous plot make it quite forgettable.

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Downriver R

@Downriver Jan 6, 2026

Great movie/great acting/great cast. It gives you a 80s feel to it almost. Super well made movie with a great storyline

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Synopsis

After Tyler finds a cache of disturbing images in his father's possession, he begins to suspect that the man he trusts most in the world may be responsible for a series of unsolved murders.

Director: Duncan Skiles
Producer: Andrew Kortschak, Walter Kortschak, Cody Ryder
Screenwriter: Christopher Ford
Distributor: IFC Midnight
Production Co: IFC Films
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 16, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 16, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.2K
Runtime: 1h 50m

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