MGM+ explores one of America’s most disturbing true-crime cases in its upcoming docuseries The Hillside Strangler, premiering on January 18, 2026. This four-part series revisits the terror that gripped Los Angeles in the late 1970s. It also gives viewers rare access to one of the convicted killers.
Moreover, Sony’s The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC)—the team behind Night Stalker and A Plan to Kill—produces the series. They deliver a gripping look into one of the darkest chapters in American criminal history.
Inside the Case: Bianchi and Buono’s Reign of Terror
The series explains how Kenneth Bianchi and his cousin Angelo Buono Jr. murdered 12 women and girls. They lured victims to Buono’s Glendale upholstery shop. Later, they dumped the bodies across the wooded hillsides of Los Angeles. These crimes sparked fear and confusion throughout Southern California.
Importantly, the series focuses on Detective Frank Salerno, who solved the case. Salerno revisits the investigation and shows how he discovered that two men—not one—committed the murders. Authorities sentenced both Bianchi and Buono to life in prison. Buono died in 2002. Bianchi remains alive and appears in the series to share his story for the first time.
The Team Behind the Lens
The Hillside Strangler features executive producers Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman of IPC. They work alongside Tim Walsh, who also produced Night Stalker. Peter LoGreco directs the series and serves as showrunner. His cinematic style adds depth to the storytelling.
What MGM+ Says
According to Michael Wright, head of MGM+, the series offers “a compelling deep dive into an infamous serial killing that terrorized Southern California.” He adds that the show delivers “premium, thought-provoking storytelling” that viewers expect from MGM+.
Additionally, Holzman and Saidman praise the collaboration. They say, “We’re proud to bring audiences the chilling and controversial tale of Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono.” They also describe MGM+ as “an ideal home for gripping true crime sagas.”
Conclusion
Ultimately, The Hillside Strangler premieres on January 18, 2026, exclusively on MGM+. With its chilling subject matter, rare access, and experienced production team, the docuseries promises to become one of the most talked-about true-crime releases of the year.
