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Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes

2021·Show
4Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–91%
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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Scare7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout storytelling and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Three schoolgirl murders. Two killers hiding in plain sight. Six video tapes that horrify the world and lead to one of the most controversial murder trials in modern history: one that left a nation shamed, victims denied justice, and a serial killer roaming free in Canada today. Over the course four parts, THE KEN AND BARBIE KILLERS: THE LOST MURDER TAPES follows the extraordinary twists and turns of the case and trial of glamour couple Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, the "demonic duo of dark kink", who quickly became the most notorious killers in Canadian history.
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Where can I stream Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes legally?

Disney+HuluHBO MaxPhiloDiscovery+YouTube TVInvestigation DiscoverySpectrum On Demand

Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes is included with a subscription to Disney+, Hulu, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes worth watching?

80
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes rated?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How many seasons does Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes air?

It ran from 2021 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes?

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