A controversial film about schoolgirl killers Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo is set to be released in Canada on Jan. 20.

Christal Films announced in a statement Tuesday that Karla will be shown in 100 theatres across the country. A dubbed version will also be available in Quebec.

The company told the Journal de Montreal that Toronto lawyer Tim Danson, who represents the victims' families, has indicated he would not oppose the release of the film.

Danson also told The Globe and Mail that his clients "will not be taking any legal action" against the film's screening in Canada.

"They recognize we live in a free and democratic society where freedom of speech matters," he said.

"They'd be happier for no one to see the movie ... but they're not going to play censor board. Unless I'm instructed otherwise, I don't think the families will have anything more to say."

Danson attended a special screening of the film last September, where he noted some factual errors and omissions. He took up these concerns with the film's producer and said the company had been "responsive."

Directed by the American Joel Bender and produced for an estimated $5 million, Karla is based on testimony presented at hearings for Homolka and Bernardo.

Film producer Michael Sellers says the film begins with Karla about to undergo an extended psychiatric evaluation, eight years into her 12-year prison term.

The movie stars Laura Prepon of "That '70's Show" as Homolka and Misha Collins as Bernardo.

Christal Films, which has distributed several popular Quebec films, had maintained an interest in the film despite it being dropped from the lineup of the Montreal World Film Festival after sponsors threatened to withdraw support.

"For two and half years we have been following the developments surrounding the film closely," said Christian Larouche, president of Christal Films, in a statement.

"But before starting negotiations we wanted to make sure it didn't stray into sensationalism."

Homolka, 35, was released last summer after serving a 12-year sentence for her role in the killings of teens Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French. Bernardo is serving a life sentence.