Directed by Leonard Kastle | USA | 98 mins
Martha (an unforgettable Shirley Stoler) finds a pen pal through a lonely hearts correspondence in the form of Ray (Tony Lo Bianco). The fact that Ray is a serial killer conman who robs wealthy widows of their money is no problem for Martha; she joins in on the game. But Martha’s fierce jealousy of Ray’s entanglements with his marks soon leads to desperate and dangerous consequences.
Originally to be directed by Martin Scorsese (who shot a few scenes still in this theatrical cut), The Honeymoon Killers is a highly suspenseful documentary-style thriller about one woman’s obsession with the right kind of wrong guy. Named by François Truffaut as his favourite American film, The Honeymoon Killers are a couple dangerous to know and hard to forget.
Written by Scott Lang.
Part of our Lovers on the Run Series.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that this screening takes place on Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory, as well as the oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta District 6. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, Indigenous and non, who live, work and play, as well as help steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.