Genres: Drama Countries: USA Actors: Ellen Page Sylvia Likens Catherine Keener Gertrude Baniszewski Hayley McFarland Jennie Fae Likens Ari Graynor Paula Baniszewski Evan Peters Ricky Hobbs Bradley Whitford Leroy K. New Hannah Leigh Dworkin Shirley Baniszewski Scout Taylor-Compton Stephanie Baniszewski Carlie Westerman Marie Baniszewski Nick Searcy Lester Likens James Franco Dennis Tristan Jarred Johnny Baniszewski Channing Nichols Patty Ryan Romy Rosemont Betty Likens Michael Welch Teddy Lewis Directors: Tommy O'Haver IMDB Rating: 7.5 out of 10 (2157 votes)

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Taglines: 

1: This has been the most terrible crime ever committed in the state of Indiana

2: The true story of a shocking crime and a secret that wouldn't keep.

Plot Summary: 

Based on a true story that shocked the nation in 1965, the film recounts one of the most shocking crimes ever committed against a single victim. Sylvia and Jennie Fae Likens, the two daughters of traveling carnival workers are left for an extended stay at the Indianapolis (3850 E. New York St. is hardly suburban, nor was it in 1965, by any stretch of the imagination.) home of single mother Gertrude Baniszewski and her seven children. Times are tough, and Gertrude’s financial needs cause her to make this arrangement before realizing how the burden will push her unstable nature to a breaking point. What transpires in the next three months is both riveting and horrific. Written by alfiehitchie

Plot Keywords: american-midwest, child-kidnapping, dog, female-killer, kidnapping, poverty, torture

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