This portrait of richard ramirez follows his descent from peeping tom and expert burglar to oneman crime wave. Ramirez spent over two years of his life raping and torturing over 25 victims and killing more than a dozen people. To prepare for the role, phillips studied the case and captured the very essence of the serial killer. Richard ramirez, the night stalker serial killer convicted of killing people, died of natural causes friday at a bay area hospital, corrections officials. The night stalker 2016 bellamy young, lou diamond phillips. The story of a hispanic detectives quest to track down a serial killer from his. An account of serial killer richard ramirez and his rampage in california during. The true story behind richard ramirez, night stalker on. He was convicted and sentenced to death but died while in prison. In this episode, ex sisterinlaw sandy, and niece shelly, come to terms with the evil that existed in their family and meet bill cairns, who survived one of richard. It was directed by megan griffiths, who wrote the screenplay, and stars lou diamond phillips, bellamy young, chelle sherrill, and benjamin barrett. Production is slated to begin this summer on the pic, which takes place during ramirezs notorious 198485 killing spree that earned him the. Richard ramirez, known as the night stalker was an american serial killer.
Richard ramirez the night stalker video dailymotion. What, so now you want to know what the movie s about. Lou diamond phillips brooding intensity as serial killer richard ramirez will. Madefortv this is the original nbc broadcast with commercials nov. Profile of serial rapist and killer richard ramirez, the. Watch the night stalker online stream full movie directv. Richard ramirez was a reallife serial killer and now, villa is opening up on what its like preparing for and playing the. I felt that should have played more of a factor in. Lou diamond phillips to play serial killer richard ramirez. The main character of the film is a female detective on the hunt for the nightstalker. Dna linked to night stalker murder scene in sf sfgate. The night stalker 2016 stream and watch online moviefone.
Nightstalker 2002 stream and watch online moviefone. And yes, it turns out pretty much every statement the fictional ramirez makes in that scene is informed by ramirez s actual life. Its the story of richard ramirez, who was branded the night stalker during his 14 month reign of terror. Nightstalker is a 2002 film written and directed by chris fisher based on richard ramirez. A martinez lead the 1985 search for serial killer richard ramirez. By playing both men, phillips brings his career to a full circle, drawn in blood. In the lifetime movie, lou diamond phillips, is perfectly cast as the adult richard ramirez. See more ideas about serial killers, true crime and crime. Lets give it a couple minutes for the thing to start.
Search for the night stalker was a madefortv factual drama about the elusive killer who terrorized southern california in the summer of 1985. Watch the night stalker starring lou diamond phillips in this drama on directv. The night stalker 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Exclusive and very detailed interview with richard life. The other killer films dahmer, ted bundy, gacy, etc. Ramirez stare, his mannerisms, his charisma, and his intensity is delivered precisely by lou diamond phillips throughout the film. American horror story left out the nastiest part of richard ramirez s capture. The demonic richard ramirez in american horror story is. Though many details were left out about the crimes, and the most atmospheric part of the events. The night stalker is a 2016 american dramatic film about the serial killer richard ramirez. Rent nightstalker 2009 starring adolph cortez and elissa dowling on dvd and bluray. Portrayed by zach villa, ramirez is different from mr. Richard ramirez was an american serial killer who broke into california homes, raping and torturing more than 25 victims and killing at least over a twoyear rampage.
The following is part of my exclusive interview with richard on death row. Patricia rae in the 2002 movie nightstalker youtube. Based on the true story of richard the night stalker ramirez who terrorized. Rent nightstalker 2009 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. With bellamy young, lou diamond phillips, louis herthum, annalisa cochrane.
Im in san quentin prisons death row with richard ramirez. Horible movie but lou diamond phillips is chilling as ramirez. It will give you a clear, insightful view of richard munoz ramirez the dreaded nigh stalker carlo. Still, with so many serial killer movies out there, and so few really good ones and none. Lou diamond phillips to play serial killer richard ramirez in new movie exclusive by. An attorney bellamy young tries to get convicted serial killer richard ramirez lou diamond phillips to confess to crimes attributed to a death row inmate. An account of serial killer richard ramirez and his rampage in california during the mid1980s. Dubbed the night stalker by the news media, ramirez was one of. Watch on lifetime movie club with prime video channels.
Search for the night stalker is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via. At age 25, ramirez was arrested for five robberies, 14 burglaries, four counts of sodomy, three acts of forced oral copulation, two kidnappings, three lewd acts. Phillips will take on the role of serial killer richard ramirez, dubbed. Most of these crimes were committed in the victims california homes. Known to many as the night stalker, richard ramirez was an unusually cruel and prolific serial killer who murdered 14 people and terrorized. The night stalker 2016 an attorney bellamy young tries to get convicted serial killer richard ramirez lou diamond phillips to confess to crimes attributed to a death row inmate.
I just watched the movie on lmn network about this and cried throughout, evil man gary leon ridgway known as the green river killer victims. Its more based on a woman attorney, who happens to interview richard ramirez a few times. The night stalker 2016 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. It was directed by megan griffiths, who wrote the screenplay, and. Griffiths the night stalker casts lou diamond phillips as richard ramirez, the rapistkiller who. Patricia plays the mother of a teenager who is targeted by the night stalker. The film was produced by alisa tager and matthew brady. The night stalker 2016 bellamy young, lou diamond phillips, louis herthum.
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