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The Poughkeepsie Tapes

6.520071h 21mRMovieHorrorMysteryCrime

When hundreds of videotapes showing torture, murder and dismemberment are found in an abandoned house, they reveal a serial killer's decade-long reign of terror and become the most disturbing collection of evidence homicide detectives have ever seen.

DirectorJohn Erick Dowdle
WritersJohn Erick Dowdle·Drew Dowdle
ProducersDrew Dowdle·Patrick Lussier

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Cast · Directed by John Erick Dowdle

SCStacy Chbosky
Stacy Chbosky
Cheryl Dempsey
BMBen Messmer
Ben Messmer
Edward 'Ed' Carver
LGLou George
Lou George
Felton Lewis
IBIvar Brogger
Ivar Brogger
Leonard Schway
ML
Michael Lawson
Simon Alray
ALAmy Lyndon
Amy Lyndon
Alice Endrisart
RHRon Harper
Ron Harper
Mike Moakes
SRSamantha Robson
Samantha Robson
Samantha Baker
KK
Kim Kenny
Pam Frears
BTBeth Tapper
Beth Tapper
Karen Tyler
IBIris Bahr
Iris Bahr
Aretha Creely
SBScott Beehner
Scott Beehner
Jason Ribling

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The Poughkeepsie Tapes — streaming FAQ

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The Poughkeepsie Tapes is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Poughkeepsie Tapes on Netflix?

No, The Poughkeepsie Tapes is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is The Poughkeepsie Tapes on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Poughkeepsie Tapes is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

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The Poughkeepsie Tapes is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.