Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders (2026-06-06)

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Overview

“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.

Directed By: Jeffrey Schwarz

Star Cast: Adam Baran , Andy Humm , Armando D. Muñoz , Bud S. Smith ,