Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders · 2026
Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders (2026) is a Documentary film directed by Jeffrey Schwarz, starring Adam Baran, Andy Humm, Armando D. Muñoz.
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.
Cast
Adam Baran, Andy Humm, Armando D. Muñoz, Bud S. Smith, Charles Kaiser, Charles Lum, Dan Savage, Darkqwolf
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What is "Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders" about?
“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.
When was "Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders" released?
Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders was released in 2026.
Who stars in "Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders"?
The cast includes Adam Baran, Andy Humm, Armando D. Muñoz, Bud S. Smith.
