The Toolbox Murders
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The Toolbox Murders

(1978)Directed by Dennis Donnelly93 min · RHorror, Mystery
“Bit by bit...By bit he carved a nightmare!”

A man in a ski mask is working through a Los Angeles apartment complex, killing its tenants one by one with the tools from a toolbox. Then a teenage girl, Laurie Ballard (Pamelyn Ferdin), vanishes from the same building, and Dennis Donnelly follows the people left behind. Vance Kingsley (Cameron Mitchell), who looks after the place, has to keep it standing while the dread settles into every hallway.

Cameron Mitchellas Vance Kingsley
Pamelyn Ferdinas Laurie Ballard
Wesley Eureas Kent Kingsley
Aneta Corsautas Joanne Ballard
Nicolas Beauvyas Joey Ballard
Tim Donnellyas Detective Jamison
Faith McSwainas Mrs. Andrews
Marciee Drakeas Debbie
Kelly Nicholsas Dee Ann (as Marianne Walter)
Don Diamondas Sgt. Cameron
Victoria Perryas Woman in Apartment
Robert Bartlettas Man in Apartment
BCBetty Coleas Middle Aged Woman
JHJohn Hawkeras Middle Aged Man
Alisa Powellas Girlfriend
Robert Forwardas Screamer Man
KOKathleen O'Malleyas Screamer Woman
Gil Galvanoas Man
George Deatonas Preacher
James Nolanas Bartender
DDDennis Donnellyas Bar Patron at Table (uncredited)
Robert Lehas Policeman (uncredited)