About Beyond the Headlines: Catching the Craigslist Killer

Beyond the Headlines: Catching the Craigslist Killer is a compelling crime drama television film that debuted in 2011. The plot unravels around the true crime story of Philip Markoff, an educated and charming medical student, who leads a secret life as the notorious "Craigslist Killer." Markoff uses the popular classified website Craigslist to lure his victims under the pretext of personal interactions before perpetrating his heinous crimes.

Making / Production

The movie is produced by Lifetime Television, a division of A&E Television Networks. After the shocking events had made national news, the network decided to bring this chilling real-life story to the small screen, leading to the creation of this thrilling docudrama.

Actors

• Jake McDorman as Philip Markoff - McDorman delivers a chilling portrayal of the dual life led by Markoff, capturing both his charming exterior and heinous criminal instincts.
• Agnes Bruckner as Megan McAllister - Bruckner plays the seemingly devoted fiancée struggling to accept the horrifying truth about her partner
• Julia Campbell as Susan McAllister - Campbell beautifully portrays the anguish of a mother failing to recognise the monster in her child.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film portrays the real-life story of Philip Markoff, who committed suicide in his prison cell while waiting for his criminal trial in 2010.
• It’s highlighted in the film how Markoff sends his apologies to his victims, an infrequent occurrence in such cases.

Awards

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Quotes

• “We met on Craigslist. I was looking for something, and I think I found it.” - Philip Markoff
• “I thought he was the one... I've never been so wrong in my life.” – Megan McAllister

Music, Soundtrack

• The eerie sound design and score were key to developing the chilling atmosphere of the film. Details about specific song placements or soundtrack are limited.