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Dorothea

2025 1 h 31 min Horror · Thriller · Crime

A true-crime horror about a grandmotherly killer who buries her victims in her garden.

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About the film

Portrait of a killer granny.

What it’s about

Dorothea Puente appears kind but is a serial killer who murders without remorse and buries bodies in her garden. Her double life is the central conflict.

What hooks you

Susan Priver plays Dorothea, and Pat McNeely plays Dorothea Puente. The cast also includes Ezra Buzzington as Chief, Ginger Lynn Allen as Betty Palmer, and Brinke Stevens as Ruth Monroe. Directed by Chad Ferrin, it is based on real events.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who likes true crime stories with a focus on a female serial killer, and for those who enjoy independent horror films that build tension from real-life horror.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2025
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Crime
Running time
1h 31min
World premiere
Sep 17, 2025

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 137 votes
6.1 /10
IMDb
5.984
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Creative team

All 12
Director Chad Ferrin
Starring
  1. 01 Susan Priver Dorothea · Dorothea Puente
  2. 02 Pat McNeely Dorothea Puente
  3. 03 Ezra Buzzington Chief
  4. 04 Ginger Lynn Allen Betty Palmer
  5. 05 Robert Miano Actor
  6. 06 Brinke Stevens Ruth Monroe
  7. 07 Robert Rhine Detective Laurence Kaufman
  8. 08 Cyril O'Reilly John Cabrera
  9. 09 Cassandra Gava Charleston
  10. 10 Lew Temple Billy "Hurricane" Hodges
  11. 11 William Salyers Willy Wilkes

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