The Upcoming Thriller Film ‘Boston Strangler’ First Image Reveals Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon

Coming to Hulu on March 17 is the latest story about notorious serial killer Boston Strangler. The film stars Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon as the wife of one of his victims. Empire shared the first image from the upcoming thriller Film. The film is based on a true story about serial killer Albert DeSalvo, who was known as the Boston Strangler. The film centers on DeSalvo’s life during his time as a serial killer in Boston, Massachusetts in the early 1960s. It spanned two years; he murdered 13 women and two men. the film will explore the story of Loretta McLaughlin, the first reporter to connect the serial killings and escape with her own life. The film will explore Loretta McLoughlin’s real-life experiences as a reporter in Boston. At the time, women were prohibited from working as journalists. She gained her first job at The Boston Globe and went on to become one of the last women to break a major story at that paper. She was the first to connect the serial killings, as well as one of the feminists in Boston at that time. She also broke a story on police corruption.

Who is in the cast?

• Keira Knightley as Loretta McLaughlin
• Carrie Coon as Jean Cole
• Alessandro Nivola
• Chris Cooper
• David Dastmalchian
• Robert John Burke
• Morgan Spector
• Bill Camp

Release Date:

The film is scheduled to be released on the 17th of march 2023 on Hulu. If you are interested to watch this film you can stream it on Hulu.

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Here's a first look at Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon in #BostonStrangler – playing journalists tracking down the serial killer.

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What is the film about? 

Loretta McLaughlin was a reporter in Boston, Massachusetts, who uncovered the identity of the Boston Strangler. In 1962 she reported that Albert DeSalvo, known as the Boston Strangler was responsible for killing 13 women and two men. She later broke a major story about corruption within the city police force. McLaughlin also suffered two miscarriages because of her husband’s death during her time as a journalist. Loretta is portrayed by Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon plays her husband Joe, who is murdered by DeSalvo during his crimes. the film will explore Loretta’s real-life experiences as a reporter in Boston during the early 1960s. Loretta came from a broken home and had to work hard to support her family. She was the first woman to report for The Boston Globe and would later become one of the last women to break a major story at that paper. This is based on true events, but some details will be altered for dramatic purposes.

Why should you watch this film? 

The Boston Strangler is based on a true story. The film will focus on Loretta McLaughlin as a reporter in Boston who uncovered the identity of the Boston Strangler. She gained her first job at The Boston Globe and went on to become one of the last women to break a major story at that paper. Loretta is showcased as an outsider who rises above gender bias. She knew that the key to a successful career is to continue the investigation until all leads had been exhausted. She learned early on that women are perceived as hysterical, so she developed a thick skin against the insults and discrimination of her peers. Through her perseverance, she uncovered corruption within the police force which shined a light on their wrongdoings. 

Who can watch this film? 

Is anyone interested in a true story about strong women in the workplace? Loretta’s struggle to have a successful career, and the corruption within the Boston police force. The film is also a commentary on gender bias in journalism at that time. Loretta was one of the first women to break a major story for The Boston Globe and was the oldest woman reporter at the time when she started her career.