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A butcher. An animal. A monster. Jeffrey Dahmer was vilified when authorities discovers he had murdered, dismembered and even tried to consume the bodies of 15 young men in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. But is there such a thing as a human monster? Based on the true story, this tale of terror dares to explore the truth of a man many called an abomination of nature, but who was most decidedly a living, breathing person.
"...serious, well-acted docudrama..." Stephen Holden, The New York Times
Editor's Note
One of the most notorious serial killers in America was Wisconsin's Jeffrey Dahmer. Dahmer's exploits included killing 15 boys and resorting to cannibalism on their corpses. This biographical drama starring Jeremy Renner (TV's ZOE, DUNCAN, JACK & JANE) does not focus on the grisly details of the murders, rather it sets out to comprehend an alienated man who struggles with his own sexuality until driven disturbingly over his head. Writer/director David Jacobson has constructed a film very much in contrast to other Dahmer portrayals in its compassion for the deranged mind. The film uses flashbacks and very few characters to give a history of the serial killer's upbringing and details as to what drove him over the edge. The masterful use of time and a strong cast were additional tools Jabobson used to elevate this horrific drama. Featuring Bruce Davison and Artel Kayaru.
| Features | Documentary | | Actor/Director Commentary | | Subtitles: Spanish |
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Release Information
| | Studio: First Look Pictures |
| Release Date: 2/11/2003 |
| Running Time: 102 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2002 | | Catalog ID: 7409 | | UPC: 00687797874092 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
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| | Professional Reviews | Los Angeles Times
"...Renner gives a focused, understated portrayal in a challenging role..." 06/21/2002 p.C12New York Times
"...Serious, well-acted..." 06/21/2002 p.E13 Entertainment Weekly
"...DAHMER does something quietly riveting. It lets you brush up against the humanity of a psycho, without making him any less psycho..." 07/19/2002 p.47 Los Angeles Times 7 of 10
...an admirably serious attempt to explore the twisted psyche of notorious Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. - Kevin Thomas
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