Catch a Butcher
Catch a Butcher

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Catch a Butcher

2021
Movie
11 min
English

In a maternity ward in nineteenth-century India, a nurse's first night on the job descends into terror as she discovers the truth behind mixed-race babies' sudden disappearances.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Caitlin A. GoldGenres: Documentary, Crime, Horror

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the chilling true story of the "Butcher of Brown's Creek," Dale Porter, a seemingly normal man who was revealed to be a serial killer. The film explores his crimes, the investigation that led to his capture, and the disturbing impact his actions had on the community. It questions how such darkness can hide behind an ordinary facade.

Critical Reception

Catch a Butcher received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, who praised its unsettling true-crime narrative and effective pacing. Some found the documentary to be a compelling and disturbing look into the mind of a killer, while others felt it didn't offer entirely new insights into the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping true-crime story and suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Felt by some to be a standard, albeit effective, entry in the true-crime documentary genre.

  • The film successfully highlights the disturbing reality of hidden evil within a community.

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Fun Fact

The documentary was filmed in the actual town where the crimes occurred, adding a layer of authenticity and local impact to the retelling of the story.

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