Wonderland is a 2003 American drama film that was released on DVD in the United States. The movie is based on the true story of the Wonderland Avenue murders that occurred on July first 1981 in Los Angeles. The film follows the police investigation led by detectives Sam Nico Louis Cruz and Mike Peters after they discover a brutal quadruple homicide at 8763 Wonderland Avenue. The victims include Ron Launius Barbara Richardson Billy Deverell and Joy Miller who were all bludgeoned to death. The investigation uncovers a seedy underworld involving drug dealers ex convicts nightclub owners and adult film personalities such as David Lind Eddie Nash John Holmes and Sharon Holmes. The narrative also features the estranged wife of John Holmes and the young lover Dawn Schiller. The film portrays the chaotic and violent atmosphere of the Los Angeles criminal scene and the personal struggles of the characters involved. It is classified as an action film and was originally placed in the action genre to aid web searches. The DVD release made the film widely available for home viewing in the United States and includes special features such as behind the scenes footage commentary tracks and deleted scenes. The DVD was released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment in the year two thousand four and is available in both widescreen and full screen formats. The DVD includes a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original aspect ratio. The packaging features the film’s poster art and a synopsis that highlights the true crime nature of the story. The film carries an R rating for strong language violence and drug content. It is based on the nonfiction book Wonderland written by John Holmes. The movie stars Val Kilmer Kirsten Dunst Bruce Davison and Casper Van Dien among others. The story follows the police detectives as they piece together the events leading up to the murders and the subsequent trial. The film is known for its gritty realistic portrayal of the underworld and the personal turmoil of the characters. The DVD includes a behind the scenes featurette commentary track and deleted scenes that provide insight into the production. The game is a point and click adventure title released for PC and features interactive investigation sequences. The game allows players to explore the crime scene and interrogate suspects in a non linear fashion. The game’s storyline diverges from the film by offering multiple endings based on player choices. The game was developed by a small studio and launched after the film’s theatrical run. The game’s addition to iOctavio com on March twenty fourth 2006 marks its first appearance on that website. Both the film and the game have maintained a cult following among true crime enthusiasts.