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Summary
Tormented by the serial killer who took her Mother’s life, Journalist Laura Nelson investigates the only clue he ever leaves behind at his crime scenes; his diary pages. References in the blood soaked pages to Richard Ramirez, Jeffrey Dahmer and Ed Gein lead Laura to learn more than she ever wanted to know about the sick minds of these monsters.
Good for
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Thought-provoking
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- You need an uplifting mood
- Graphic violence bothers you
- You scare easily
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Cast
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- Directed by
- Andy Hurst
- Written by
- Ellis Walker
- Produced by
- Jamie Elliott, Ralph E. Portillo
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Facts
October 21, 2008 · 1 h 25 min · R
- Released
- October 21, 2008
- Runtime
- 1 h 25 min
- Age rating
- R
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Horror
- Original language
- English
- Available in
- 8 countries
Tropes
Ax-Crazy, Soul-Saving Crusader, Disposable Sex Worker +7
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Questions about Diary of a Serial Killer
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Diary of a Serial Killer worth watching?
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 24 (IMDb 2.9).
Will Diary of a Serial Killer scare me?
Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).
Will I feel good after watching Diary of a Serial Killer?
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.