Murderous Minds: Harold Shipman

2023Movie

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

A relentlessly bleak, gripping documentary movie about crime and a real life story.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Harold Frederick Shipman, known to acquaintances as Fred Shipman, was an English general practitioner and serial killer. He is considered to be one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history, with an estimated 250 victims. We delve into the psychology of Harold to try and understand what turned him into such a cruel murderer and how he managed to get away with it for so long.

Feels like

  • True Crime
  • Serial Killer
  • Medical Crime
  • Psychological Analysis
  • Historical Crime
  • Bleak
  • Intriguing
  • Disturbing

Crew

Directed by
Remone Jones
Written by
Remone Jones

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Facts

January 4, 2023 · Disturbing Imagery, Violence, Suicide Themes · Documentary

Released
January 4, 2023
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
137 countries

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Questions about Murderous Minds: Harold Shipman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Murderous Minds: Harold Shipman worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.4).

Will I feel good after watching Murderous Minds: Harold Shipman?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Murderous Minds: Harold Shipman scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.