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To Catch a Killer

1992Movie

CrimeDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–86%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–86%

Summary

"To Catch a Killer" tells the true gruesome story of John Wayne Gacy - a good friend and helpful neighbour, a great child entertainer, a respectful businessman, and a violent serial killer who raped and murdered over 30 young boys.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Eric Till
Written by
Jud Kinberg
Produced by
Richard O. Lowry
Music by
Paul Zaza

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Facts

May 15, 1992 · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Released
May 15, 1992
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Based on a True Story, Chekhov's Gun, Creepy Basement +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream To Catch a Killer?"

Questions about To Catch a Killer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream To Catch a Killer?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is To Catch a Killer worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3).

Will I feel good after watching To Catch a Killer?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will To Catch a Killer scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).