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"I don't even know if I have the capacity for normal emotions or not because I haven't cried for a long time. You just stifle them for so long that maybe you lose them, partially at least. I don't know"
Jeffrey Dahmer
PLOT
"Story of the Milwaukee Monster told from the perspective of the victims and police incompetence that allowed the Wisconsin native to go on a multiyear killing spree" or "This is actually told from the perspective of the killer, not the victims"
SCRIPT
The series is about the killer's past and reasoning, while the victims are just used as plot devices to explain his actions and further is character development. This is one of the reasons why this series wasn't liked y the victims families.
Dahmer is represented well, to the point that you feel sad for him, a humanization which is too extreme for a serial killer who was considered a psychopath.
Not only that but the plot is divided in plotlines and the editing doesn't help understanding at which point of his story we are.
I would like to add that this show isn't good at setup and payoff because it conveniently invert this process and put the payoff before the setup. Such a lazy way to explain facts isn't acceptable.
I don't think that this is a remarkable script and I'm disappointed because Dahmer's story could've been told in a better and more effective way by focusing on a few victims(instead of all of them) and he.
Not only that but I would like to add that it feels a bit woke, by forcing a bit the fact that he was an homosexual. His sexuality wasn't his only trait.
I can agree with the fact that police's negligence allowed his killing spree but the story seems a bit biased and political.
I don't know how much of this show is real but it looks like most of it has been manufactured for some reasons.
Not good. Not at all.
Script: 5/10
ACTING
Evan Peters is the only reason why this series works because his performance is compelling and chilling. I like how good he is at portraying a deeply troubled serial killer with a distinctive personality. With his charisma and acting chops, he is able to hold the whole show on his shoulders.
The other actors are decent.
Acting: 8/10
PHOTOGRAPHY
Lights and shadows are used well but colors don't have any kind of meaning. There're just a few good shots. Most of it feels derivative and boring.
Photography: 6/10
EDITING
I don't like it because it creates confusion, especially regarding the timeline and the characters. Sometimes there's slow motion but I don't find it good or interesting. Probably one of the weakest aspects of this series.
Editing: 5/10
SPECIAL EFFECTS
There're a few which are well done but there isn't anything impressive about those. Considering that this show is pretty grounded, the CGI is streamlined to the necessary scenes. Fortunately.
Special Effects: 6/10
SOUNDTRACK
The instrumental parts are well done and unsettling, with moment of pure tension. The songs are put there just to define the period but don't bring much else.
Soundtrack: 7/10
COSTUMES
Normal clothes worn by people from the 80s and 90s. Nothing remarkable about those.
Costumes: 6/10
CONCLUSION
Script: 5/10
Acting: 8/10
Photography: 6/10
Editing: 5/10
Special Effects: 6/10
Soundtrack: 7/10
Costumes: 6/10
AVERAGE: 6,14
A decent series about a merciless and freightening serial killer ruined by Murphy's woke agenda and lacklustre storytelling. Only Evan Peters is the reason to watch it. Your choice.
Director: Carl Franklin
Screenplay: Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan
Cast: Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins, Molly Ringwald, Niecy Nash, Michael Learned
Soundtrack: Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Cinematography: Jason McCormick
Running Time: 50 min
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