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Release Year2021
Runtime2h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes3
DirectorJesse P. Pollack, Dan Jones
WritersJesse P. Pollack, Dan Jones
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Acid King
About The Acid King
The story of Ricky Kasso, an American teenager who murdered his friend, Gary Lauwers, in an alleged "Satanic sacrifice" during the summer of 1984.
Directed by Jesse P. Pollack, Dan Jones, The Acid King leans on a strong ensemble — Jim Van Bebber, Jimmy Troiano, Connor Clark — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2021.
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