Murder Hotel: The Story of America's First Serial Killer
A documentary about H.H. Holmes who was a famed serial killer in the late 1800s. He had a whole murder castle built specifically for that purpose. He spent nearly a decade hiring and firing builders to add pieces to his house that included pipes for pumping gas into bedrooms, a room built specifically to suffocate people, and a murder basement where he would strip the skin from his victims.
Top cast
James GarrettNarrator (voice)- David CanterSelf - Criminal Psychologist
- Joseph KozenczakSelf (as Det. Joe Kozenczak)
- Howard MarkelSelf - Medical Historian
- Liz SpikolSelf - Philadelphia Weekly
- Beth PitezelSelf - Grandaughter of Victim
- Brenda PitezelSelf - Grandaughter of Victim
- H.H. HolmesSelf (archive sound)
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Murder Hotel: The Story of America's First Serial Killer” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
Where to watch Murder Hotel: The Story of America's First Serial Killer in Canada
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Not currently available on the supported providers in Canada.
Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 16 Sept 2026.