Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders (2026)
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06 Jun 2026
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Documentary
“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.
Featured Crew
| Jeffrey Schwarz | Director |
| John Boccardo | Producer |
| Jeffrey Schwarz | Producer |
| Ron Nyswaner | Executive Producer |
| Robbie Rogers | Executive Producer |
| Alan Eichler | Executive Producer |
| Gerald Herman | Executive Producer |
| Aimée Flaherty | Co-Producer |
| Adam Baran | Associate Producer |
| Jeff Nelson | Associate Producer |
