• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Forum
  • Design Studio
  • Upholstery Jobs
  • Newsletter
  • Sponsors

The Hog Ring

Auto Upholstery Community

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Auto Upholsterer Turns CA Serial Killer

November 19, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Wicked City

I always said that auto upholstery professionals were underrepresented on television, but I never meant for them to be profiled like this: ABC premiered new crime drama “Wicked City” last month, in which the main character is a “manager of an auto upholstery shop by day and a sadistic killer by night.”

The show, which is set in seedy West Hollywood in the 1980’s, follows Kent Grainger, played by actor Ed Westwick, as he goes “praying on naive young girls looking for their big break…being whoever his victims need him to be and promising to make their dreams come true.” But he’s not just a serial killer, he’s a necrophiliac too!

The show is dark and gritty, and of course doesn’t focus so much on auto upholstery. The fact that Grainger works in a shop is more of a happenstance than an essential element of the story. However, it’s a good thing he does — because he sometimes murders his victims in his car, and we all know how difficult it is to remove bloodstains.

Check out the trailer below:

I know, I know… you’re all rolling your eyes. Me too actually. But I’m also kind of amused that the main character is an auto upholsterer. Though I do wish it was more of a flattering role… right??

You can only watch “Wicked City” on ABC’s website, as it was pulled off television this month due to low ratings. ABC will broadcast a new episode online every Tuesday at 10|9c. Check it out… or not… whatever.

Filed Under: Archive, Odd News Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Wicked City

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. rocketkustom says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:47 am

    Sounds like they’ve borrowed a bit from the Hillside Strangler case.. Actual auto upholsterers turned serial killers in LA.

    • Nadeem Muaddi says

      November 20, 2015 at 6:05 am

      Yup. In fact, the police in the first episode liken the auto upholsterer to a copycat of the Hillside Strangler.

Primary Sidebar

anal porno bangbros rus porno yaşlı porno konulu porno olgun porno porno izle sarışın porno bakire sex 69 porno

THR Sponsors

NC Sewing Machines
Miami Corporation - Right Rail Ad 3
  • Keyston Bros
  • OEM+ Banner Ad - The Hog Ring
  • Hyde Leather
  • Douglass Interior Products
  • Leather Craft
  • Albright's Supply

THR Favorites

The Hog Ring - Meet Stephen Kurzman of The Custom Stitching Co

Meet Stephen Kurzman of The Custom Stitching Co.

Formal training at one of the country’s few … [more] about Meet Stephen Kurzman of The Custom Stitching Co.

The Hog Ring - Watch Carlex Design Customize a Nissan GT-R

Watch Carlex Design Trim a Nissan GT-R

Mondays can be a drag — especially those that … [more] about Watch Carlex Design Trim a Nissan GT-R

The Hog Ring - How to Measure Rolls of Fabric Without Undoing the Roll

How to Measure a Roll of Vinyl Without Undoing the Roll

Tired of undoing rolls of vinyl and fabric to … [more] about How to Measure a Roll of Vinyl Without Undoing the Roll

The Hog Ring - 5 Rules for Bartering Your Shops Services

5 Rules for Bartering Your Shop’s Services

Lots of small businesses – especially those … [more] about 5 Rules for Bartering Your Shop’s Services

The Hog Ring - 5 Souped-Up Sewing Machines

5 Souped-Up Sewing Machines

Every auto trimmer loves his sewing machine. … [more] about 5 Souped-Up Sewing Machines

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring- Skiving Machine

Should You Buy a Skiving Machine?

Brent Parker of Brent Parker Motor … [more] about Should You Buy a Skiving Machine?

Categories

Footer

Recent Articles

  • Running a Trim Shop is Hard. This Free SBA Tool Makes It Easier
  • Subaru Seat Bolsters Are Failing. Here’s How to Fix Them (and Make Money)
  • Support Trimmers Affected by Catastrophic Flooding in Texas
  • Mercedes Reimagines Comfort with Custom Fit, 3D Printed Seat Pads
  • Wishing You a Happy Independence Day!

Recent Comments

  • Edward Munday on Hidden Mouse Nest? How to Charge for the Extra Dirty Work
  • Jack on Keyston Bros. Acquires DLT Corporation
  • Brodie Smith on Aston Martin Just Introduced a New Convertible DB12
  • THE CAPTAIN on 6 Tips for Turning Callers into Customers
  • Dmei on Star Wars Seat Covers are ‘So Wizard’

Advertise With Us!

We're always looking for companies to collaborate with. Watch this short video about the benefits of sponsorship and then email us to say hi.

Copyright © 2025 · Magazine Pro On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in