Summaries

A brilliant, charismatic, and psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers who follow his every command.

The FBI estimates that there are currently over 300 active serial killers in the United States. What would happen if these killers had a way of communicating and connecting with one another? What if they were able to work together and form alliances across the country? What if one brilliant psychotic serial killer had the ability to bring them all together and activate a following?—Jack

Former FBI agent Ryan Hardy is called back into action when the serial killer he put away 10 years ago escapes prison. Serial killer Joe Carroll has spent his time behind bars cultivating a following of aspiring serial killers. With the help of his loyal followers, Carroll plans to bring Ryan Hardy to his knees...one victim at a time.—lorilynnreed

Details

Keywords
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • cult
  • psychological horror
  • cult leader
  • serial murder
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Horror
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Jan 20, 2013
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-14
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Warner Bros. Television Bonanza Productions Outerbanks Entertainment

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 43m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

Synopsis

THE FBI estimates there are currently up to 300 active serial killers in the United States. What would happen if these killers had a way of communicating and connecting with each other? What if they were able to work together and form alliances as they left a trail of blood across the country? What if one brilliant and charismatic, yet psychotic serial killer was able to bring them all together and activate a cult of believers following his every command?

Welcome to THE FOLLOWING, the psychological thriller from creator/executive producer Kevin Williamson (The Vampire Diaries, Dawsons Creek, the Scream franchise).

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