Sketches of a Strangler

Sketches of a Strangler

Beautiful women were his models. And his victims!

1978 · 91 min · ★ 6.0 · Horror, Crime, Drama

An art student living with his sister is actually a maniac strangling dancers and prostitutes. One victim's sister starts looking for him...

Directed by Paul Leder · Written by Paul Leder

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