Okay, so maybe this isn't a movie most people would pick out of the millions of movies swarming around, but if you have any interest in serial killer movies this one was pretty decent. The movie starts off with Jeffrey Dahmer (played by actor Jeremy Renner, better known for his performance in The Hurt Locker) working in a chocolate factory. They portray him as an ordinary guy with an underlying creepiness. Dahmer has a sick and twisted infatuation with 'playing God'. He likes to bring his victims to the brink of death and then revive them. They show a recap of his days cruising the bars; drugging and raping his victims.
Throughout the movie, Dahmer has frequent flashbacks of what brought him to where he currently resides in his head, so it's almost like watching two movies at once. The movie captures the essence of what made Dahmer the iconic symbol he has become in our culture, however they do not show to the malicious degree the horrible acts he committed. This movie was definitely made for the viewers on an entertainment level and not so much for educational value. I found the acting to be quite convincing, with Renner never losing sight of his character.
As with most movies, the ending never seems to live up to one's expectations. With just the right amount of twisted encounters and convincing creepiness, I would absolutely recommend this movie to anyone that has an interest in Hollywood's portrayals of serial killers.
Do you know of any other movies that would categorize in this genre that would also be worth viewing?
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