In the late 1970s, Los Angeles was the serial murder capital of the world, plagued by multiple active serial killers. But none terrorized the city more than the Hillside Strangler, who abducted, raped, and murdered a dozen women and girls, leaving their bodies displayed on hillsides throughout Los Angeles.
Watch the trailer for The Hillside Strangler, and find out more about this docuseries.
How to stream ‘The Hillside Strangler’ on MGM+
The Hillside Strangler is streaming now on MGM+, a premium linear channel and streaming service, with new episodes premiering every Sunday. MGM+ is available as subscription through Prime Video, allowing customers to watch the series alongside their other Prime Video content in one convenient app. MGM+ offers a seven-day free trial, and thereafter costs $7.99 per month or $61.99 per year.
MGM+ can also be accessed through other streaming platforms and cable providers. Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership, available for $14.99 a month or $139 annually.
Who is the creative team behind ‘The Hillside Strangler’?
The Hillside Strangler is executive produced by Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman for the Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), a part of Sony Pictures Television, alongside Tim Walsh and Peter LoGreco. LoGreco also serves as director and showrunner for the four-part series.
What is ‘The Hillside Strangler’ about?
From left: journalist David Monaghan, former detective Frank Salerno, sheriff's detective Peter FinniganThe Hillside Strangler’s murders in the 1970s sparked the largest manhunt in L.A.’s history, led by relentless homicide detective Frank Salerno. His dogged pursuit led to the strangler’s capture and the shocking revelation that these vicious acts were perpetrated by two men: Kenneth Bianchi and his cousin Angelo Buono.
After the longest criminal trial in U.S. history, both were sentenced to life in prison. The case defined Salerno’s career and set him on the path to later bring down the Night Stalker. Now, for the first time in over 40 years, Salerno tells his story, revisiting the case that changed him forever.
The docuseries also features unprecedented access to Kenneth Bianchi himself, who has never before been willing to share his story on camera. Angelo Buono died behind bars in 2002, but Bianchi remains in prison and speaks for the first time about the murders that shocked Los Angeles.
What else can I watch on MGM+?
MGM+ offers a collection of premium original series, movies, and documentaries, such as MGM+ original series like Robin Hood, starring Jack Patten, Sean Bean, and Lauren McQueen; The Institute, starring Ben Barnes and Mary-Louise Parker; Words + Music, starring John Legend, Sheryl Crow, and Alanis Morissette; Godfather of Harlem, starring Forest Whitaker; and Billy the Kid, starring Tom Blyth.
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