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201745 minPG-13documentary

5.4/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

The Murder Castle

201745 minPG-13documentary

5.4/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

H.H. Holmes constructed a three-story hotel in Chicago where he tortured and killed numerous visitors during the 1893 World's Fair.

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George Mendeluk

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H.H. Holmes constructed a three-story hotel in Chicago where he tortured and killed numerous visitors during the 1893 World's Fair.

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George Mendeluk

George Mendelukdirector

Joseph Nasserwriter

Luis Cruzwriter

Jack Nasserwriter

Tom Berenger

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H.H. Holmes builds a three-story hotel in Chicago where he tortures and kills an untold number of people visiting the city for the 1893 World's Fair.

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