‘Boston Strangler’: Matt Ruskin Says He “Didn’t Want To Glorify Violence” In True Crime Film; Opting Instead To Spotlight Heroine Journalists

Growing up in Boston, writer and directorMatt Ruskinheard about theBoston Stranglermost of his life.

When I started reading about the case, I realized I didnt know anything about it.

And I discovered this really layered, fascinating murder mystery.

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(L-R): Carrie Coon as Jean Cole and Keira Knightley as Loretta McLaughlin in 20th Century Studios' BOSTON STRANGLER, exclusively on Hulu.Claire Folger/20th Century Studios

I just could never really get excited about doing a hard-boiled detective version of this story.

During the course of her reporting, she gave the Boston Strangler his name.

So I thought that would be a really interesting way to revisit this story.

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I was totally hooked at that point, Ruskin revealed.

I love true crime stories.