Name: Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-08-18
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Cast: Dennis Nilsen

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Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.

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Directed by: Michael Harte
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August 18, 2021 · 1 h 24 min · R

Released: August 18, 2021
Runtime: 1 h 24 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes?

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In the United States, Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes worth watching?

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MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.3).

Will I feel good after watching Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Is Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.