“It’s just monkey stuff.”
Word of mouth helped elevateThe Clovehitch Killerinto a trending sensation, and for good reason.
Tyler lives with his family in a small Kentucky town where a serial killers brutal acts are still remembered.
Dylan McDermott is absolutely chilling as a father with a secret.
The killer, who called himself Clovehitch, murdered multiple victims before disappearing ten years ago.
One night, Tyler finds a picture of a woman in bondage in his fathers truck.
By focusing on the relationship between a father and son,The Clovehitch Killerbuilds tension impeccably.
The film also skewers the idea of the perfect family.
Tylers father Don (Dylan McDermott) is portrayed as a pillar of the community.
Hes a scout leader, a church-goer, and a loving father.
How could he possibly be a vicious serial killer?
Such was the case with the BTK killer, Dennis Rader.
BTK was one of the main inspirations for Clovehitch.
Though the movie is fictional and not meant as an adaptation of BTKs story, the similarities are abundant.
The story didnt happen in real life, but it could.
The Clovehitch Killerbegan streaming onShudderandAMC+on March 17th, 2025.
If you havent seen it yet, theres no better time than now.
