Film

Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders

2026Directed by Jeffrey Schwarz

Rate this film Sign in to save Add to Everything I've Seen

Where to watch

No streaming, free, rental, or purchase options are currently listed in the United States.

Released: June 6, 2026
Runtime: 1h 25m

About Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders

Documentary

Synopsis

“Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders" peels back the layers of controversy surrounding the making of the 1980 thriller, "Cruising." Directed by William Friedkin, the film triggered fierce protests from the LGBTQ+ community for its portrayal of a serial killer targeting gay men in New York's leather bars. Friedkin drew inspiration from the brutal murder of Variety reporter Addison Verrill, blurring the boundaries between cinematic fiction and real-life tragedy.

Director: Jeffrey Schwarz

Principal cast

In billing order

Log this film Manage lists