Drama,Horror
United States of America
"Dahmer" is a 2002 American biographical horror-thriller film that follows the life of Jeffrey Dahmer, a notorious serial killer who murdered and dismembered seventeen young men and boys between 1978 and 1991. The film depicts the early life and actions of Dahmer, including his struggles with socializing and forming connections with people, his obsession with killing and dismembering animals, and his eventual descent into a homicidal mania.
The main actor in the movie, Jeremy Renner, portrayed Dahmer as a disturbed and complex individual, showcasing his loneliness and isolation from society as the driving force behind his desire to kill and consume human flesh. The film also delves into the psyche of Dahmer's interactions with his victims, where he lures them into his apartment to incapacitate them before performing unspeakable acts.
Throughout the movie, there are several scenes that showcase the psychological and emotional distress Dahmer faced, including his struggle with coming out as gay and his inability to connect with anyone, even the victims he murdered. The film's climax depicts Dahmer's arrest and subsequent confession to his crimes, and ends with footage of the actual news coverage of Dahmer's trial and sentencing.
Despite the controversial nature of the film, "Dahmer" received positive reviews for its portrayal of the character and for Renner's performance, which was widely recognized as outstanding and haunting. The film was also praised for its cinematography and for its ability to capture the disturbing nature of Dahmer's actions, without glorifying them or making them seem trivial.
