Encounter with a Killer
Encounter with a Killer is a documentary film. directed by Claudia Valdivieso. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1980, the capture of the infamous serial killer Pedro Alonso López, also known as the Monster or the Strangler of the Andes, seemed to end his nearly decade-long reign of terror. However, Ecuadorian laws benefited the murderer by giving him a shorter sentence and even the option of leaving in less time. When the Monster's release draws near, a group of family members struggle to find ways to keep him in jail, while he, from the inside, searches through a series of letters to clear his name and unmask the real killer: Jorge Patiño. The problem is that Jorge Patiño exists only in his mind.
Quick Facts
Runtime
0h 19m
19 minutes total
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Ecuador
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encounter with a Killer about?
In 1980, the capture of the infamous serial killer Pedro Alonso López, also known as the Monster or the Strangler of the Andes, seemed to end his nearly decade-long reign of terror. However, Ecuad...
Who directed Encounter with a Killer?
Encounter with a Killer was directed by Claudia Valdivieso.
How long is Encounter with a Killer?
Encounter with a Killer has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).