Biographical drama, charting the journey of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer from awkward teenaged high schooler obsessed with death to the point he picks up his first victim. Read more …
Meyers marks the dawn of Dahmer's charismatic, highly manipulative and ultimately murderous persona to chilling effect.
A small, slight window into a mixed-up soul, this is more intriguing than engaging. Its restraint, though, is admirable, resulting in a mood-piece with an ongoing sense of unease.
What is most surprising about it is how sympathetic it is towards the future killer.
This eerily unsettling biopic explores the tormented high-school years of multiple murderer Jeffrey Dahmer.
A unique entry into the serial killer movie genre, and one of the best.
A plausibly chilling portrait.
Based on a schoolfriend’s memories of the 70s murderer Jeffrey Dahmer, Marc Meyers’s convincing film looks at the boy who became the maniac.
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