Beginner's Guide to Serial Killers

Inspired by the Cyra McFadden novel The Serial: A Year in the Life of Marin County, Serial is director Bill Persky's (TV's Kate & Allie) satirical look at the lifestyles of California's 1970's hippie culture. Viewed through the eyes of Harvey Holroyd (Martin Mull, TV's Roseanne), a man perplexed by the behavior of his wife Kate (Tuesday Weld, Pretty Poison) and their liberal-minded friends, Serial lampoons everything from feminism, free love and sexual politics to cults, motorcycle clubs and the random midlife crisis. The gifted ensemble cast includes Sally Kellerman (MASH), Christopher Lee (Dr. Terror's House of Horrors), Bill Macy (The Holiday), Peter Bonerz (TV's The Bob Newhart Show), Nina Talbot (Night Shift), Tom Smothers (Get To Know Your Rabbit), Pamela Bellwood (TV's Dynasty) and Stacey Nelkin (Halloween III: Season of The Witch).

The film Serial, directed by Bill Persky, offers a satirical take on the lifestyles of California's 1970s hippie culture, inspired by Cyra McFadden's novel The Serial: A Year in the Life of Marin County. Viewers are introduced to the story through the eyes of Harvey Holroyd, played by Martin Mull (TV's Roseanne), a man perplexed by the behavior of his wife Kate, portrayed by Tuesday Weld (Pretty Poison), and their liberal-minded friends. The film's wide-ranging satire targets everything from feminism and free love to sexual politics, cults, motorcycle clubs, and the random midlife crisis.

The impressive ensemble cast of Serial includes a number of renowned actors, such as Sally Kellerman (MASH), Christopher Lee (Dr. Terror's House of Horrors), Bill Macy (The Holiday), Peter Bonerz (TV's The Bob Newhart Show), Nina Talbot (Night Shift), Tom Smothers (Get To Know Your Rabbit), Pamela Bellwood (TV's Dynasty), and Stacey Nelkin (Halloween III: Season of The Witch). These talented performers bring depth and nuance to the film's exploration of the social and cultural upheaval of the 1970s.

Through its sharp-witted and insightful satire, Serial provides a unique perspective on the counterculture movement and the societal changes that were taking place during that era. The film's ability to both entertain and provoke thought-provoking discussions is a testament to the skill and vision of director Bill Persky and the exceptional cast that brings his vision to life.

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