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Encyclopedia > Karla (film)
Karla

Directed by Joel Bender
Lynnette M. Myers (1st Ass't)
Produced by Marlon Parry & Michael D. Sellers
Written by Joel Bender
Manette Rosen
Michael D. Sellers
Starring Laura Prepon
Misha Collins
Music by Shawn K. Clement
Cinematography Charles Mills
Brandon Trost
Editing by Joel Bender
Distributed by Quantum Entertainment
Released 2006
Running time 99 min.
Language English
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IMDb profile

Karla is a 2006 American motion picture drama and thriller. The film is based on the true story of two of Canada's most notorious and reviled serial killers, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka in the 1990s. This is a copyrighted poster. ... Laura Prepon Laura Prepon (born March 7, 1980) is an American actress, best known for her role as Donna Pinciotti on the Fox television series That 70s Show. ... Misha Collins plays Paul Bernardo in the upcoming 2005 film, Deadly. ... See also: Charles Mills (1788-1826), Charles Mills Gayley (1858-1932) and Charles Mills Drury (1912–1991). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... This is a list of film-related events in 2006. ... For other uses see film (disambiguation) Film refers to the celluliod media on which movies are printed Film — also called movies, the cinema, the silver screen, moving pictures, photoplays, picture shows, flicks, or motion pictures, — is a field that encompasses motion pictures as an art form or as part of... A drama is a film that depends mostly on in-depth character development, interaction, and highly emotional themes. ... Thriller films are movies that primarily use action and suspense to engage the audience. ... Serial killers are individuals who have a history of multiple slayings of victims who were usually unknown to them beforehand. ... Karla Homolka & Paul Bernardo on their wedding day Paul Kenneth Bernardo (he later assumed the name Paul Teale) (born August 27, 1964 in Scarborough, Ontario) is a Canadian serial killer, known for the murders he committed with his wife Karla Homolka. ... Karla Homolka Karla Leanne Homolka, also known as Karla Leanne Teale, born May 4, 1970 in Port Credit, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian woman who attracted worldwide media attention when she was convicted of helping her husband rape and murder teenage girls, including her own sister. ...


The film was originally titled Deadly, but was renamed Karla before its release. The script is based on court transcriptions, interviews and video shot by Homolka and Bernardo.


The film has caused significant controversy in Canada, where the families of the victims, Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy, have alleged that the film is exploiting the memory of their daughters. Politicians in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, including Attorney General Michael Bryant, have called for a boycott of the film, and one Canadian theatre chain, Cineplex Odeon, has already stated that it will show the film only its major urban markets in Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. The film was originally booked to debut during in 2005 Montreal World Film Festival, until protests of some sponsors of festival put an end to the idea. Yearbook photo Kristen Dawn French (May 10, 1976 – April 16, 1992) was a Canadian schoolgirl who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered by Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo. ... Yearbook photo Leslie Erin Mahaffy (July 1, 1976 – June 14, 1991) was a Canadian girl who was murdered by serial killers Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. ... The Ontario Legislature Building at Queens Park The Legislative Assembly of Ontario, is the legislature of the Canadian province of Ontario. ... The Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario is responsible for providing a fair and accessible justice system which reflects the needs of the diverse communities it serves across government and the province. ... Michael Bryant (born 1966 in Victoria, British Columbia) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. ... Cineplex Odeon Corporation is one of Canadas largest movie theatre operators, with theatres in its home country and the United States. ...


Lawyer Tim Danson, who represents the French and Mahaffy families, had a private screening of the film in September with the families in attendance. The following month, he announced that the families would not oppose the film's Canadian release.


Primary cast

Laura Prepon Laura Prepon (born March 7, 1980) is an American actress, best known for her role as Donna Pinciotti on the Fox television series That 70s Show. ... Karla Homolka Karla Leanne Homolka, also known as Karla Leanne Teale, born May 4, 1970 in Port Credit, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian woman who attracted worldwide media attention when she was convicted of helping her husband rape and murder teenage girls, including her own sister. ... Misha Collins plays Paul Bernardo in the upcoming 2005 film, Deadly. ... Karla Homolka & Paul Bernardo on their wedding day Paul Kenneth Bernardo (he later assumed the name Paul Teale) (born August 27, 1964 in Scarborough, Ontario) is a Canadian serial killer, known for the murders he committed with his wife Karla Homolka. ... Tessie Jean Harper neé Washam (born August 15, 1950) is an American actress. ... Yearbook photo Tammy Lyn Homolka (January 1, 1975 - 2:00am December 24, 1990) was the younger sister of Canadian serial killer Karla Homolka. ... Yearbook photo Leslie Erin Mahaffy (July 1, 1976 – June 14, 1991) was a Canadian girl who was murdered by serial killers Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. ... Yearbook photo Kristen Dawn French (May 10, 1976 – April 16, 1992) was a Canadian schoolgirl who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered by Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo. ...

References

  • Canadian distributors to release Homolka film
  • The Gazette, January 11, 2006

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Karla Homolka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (4223 words)
Karla Leanne Homolka, also known as Karla Leanne Teale, born May 4, 1970 in Port Credit, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian woman who attracted worldwide media attention when she was convicted of helping her husband rape and murder teenage girls, including her own sister.
Later that night Karla confessed to her aunt and uncle that Paul was the Scarborough Rapist and that she and he were involved in the rapes and murders of Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French.
The film was to premiere at the Montreal World Film Festival on (August 26 to September 5 2005) but on August 4th, 2005, it was announced that Karla would not be shown at the film festival because of the level of controversy.
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