Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders

The murders inspired a movie. The movie ignited a movement.

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Documentary

Overview

“Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders" peels back the layers of controversy surrounding the making of the 1980 thriller, "Cruising." Directed by William Friedkin, the film triggered fierce protests from the LGBTQ+ community for its portrayal of a serial killer targeting gay men in New York's leather bars. Friedkin drew inspiration from the brutal murder of Variety reporter Addison Verrill, blurring the boundaries between cinematic fiction and real-life tragedy.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: June 6, 2026
Original language: English
Spoken languages: english
Countries: United States of America
Production: Automat Pictures
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt37898746