The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker

Jan 10, 2023

1h 27m

★ 6.2

Overview

After Kai saves a woman's life, he turns into an overnight hero and viral sensation — until disturbing truths about his erratic behavior come to light. This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the resulting steep downward spiral.

Genres

Crime

Documentary

Production Companies

RAW

The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Trailers

Cast

Self - Viral Internet Personality

Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary

Self - KMPH News Anchor

Jessob Reisbeck

Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Brad Mulcahy

Self - Reality TV Brand Manager

Lisa Samsky

Self - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Jeff Stricker

Self - Singer for The Redcoats

Gabriel Francisco

Self - Manager, Fulton 55

Tony Martin

Self - Kai's Cousin

Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe

Self - Kai's Mom

Shirley McGillvary

Self - Friend/Neighbor of Joe Galfy

Bob Ellenport

Self - Joe's Friend

Sandy Panman

Self - Director of Communications

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