Dahmer

2002
R
1h 41m

IMDb RATING

5.6/10

12K

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Biopic about notorious American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, taking place in both the past and the present.Biopic about notorious American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, taking place in both the past and the present.Biopic about notorious American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, taking place in both the past and the present.

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IMDb RATING

5.6/10

12K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 nominations total

Trivia
Jeremy Renner was cast because of his resemblance to Jeffrey Dahmer and because not many actors wanted to portray the serial killer.

Goofs
When Dahmer gets pulled over by the cop in 1978, he shows a New York State driver's license from post 1995.

Quotes
Jeffrey Dahmer: You know what the cross was, don't you?
Rodney: Yeah, where Jesus died, right?
Jeffrey Dahmer: A torture device... used to kill criminals. So when you pray to it, it's like praying to an electric chair, or a guillotine.

Crazy credits
Though the names of Jeffrey Dahmer's victims were changed in this biopic, details of his killing methods were used; yet, the film's closing disclaimer states that any similarities to the history of any actual person, living or dead, or any actual event is entirely coincidental and unintentional.

Connections
Featured in The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2003)

Soundtracks
Just out of Reach
Performed by Patsy Cline
Written by V.F. "Pappy" Stewart
Used by permission from Acuff Rose Music Inc.
Courtesy of The San Juan Music Group
By Arrangement with Media Creature Music

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The first time I viewed this film. I thought it was pure trash. But for some strange reason many moons later - I watched it again. And really liked it a lot. And that's why I recommend watching it the first time with an open mind. And not expecting a gorefest. Myself - being a big fan of the horror genre. Expected to see Jeffrey depicted as a homosexual lune - carvin/sexin' up guys left and right. I mean I had read about him some and knew there was more to him then this psycho. But I figured a movie about him would want to focus on the killings for shock value. Boy was I in for it. This movie doesn't focus on Jeffrey the killer. But Jeffrey the person. And really succeeds in doing so in my opinion. But rambling on - I want to leave reader's with this. If you're planning to watch this movie. Please do so with an open mind - and not expecting the stereotypical Jeffrey Dahmer. You'll be disappointed if you don't.

By the way: I want to give some praise to writer/director David Jacobson. Very talented guy imo. I'll definitely be looking into more of his projects. Jeremy Renner as well. Really nice job portraying Dahmer on screen. Good casting choice.