I Am Not a Serial Killer
I Am Not a Serial Killer

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I Am Not a Serial Killer

2016
Movie
104 min
English

In a small Midwestern town, a troubled teen with homicidal tendencies must hunt down and destroy a supernatural killer while keeping his own inner demons at bay.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users86%
Director: Christopher FordGenres: Thriller, Horror, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In a small, snow-covered town, a troubled teenager named John Wayne Cleaver, who struggles with homicidal tendencies and compulsively keeps a journal detailing his dark thoughts, finds himself drawn into a series of bizarre and gruesome murders plaguing his community. As the killings escalate, John suspects they are not the work of a human but something far more sinister and ancient. He must confront his own inner demons and an external, supernatural evil to protect himself and the town.

Critical Reception

I Am Not a Serial Killer received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its unique blend of psychological horror, supernatural elements, and coming-of-age themes. Critics praised its intelligent script, atmospheric tension, and strong performances, especially from its young lead, Max Records. The film was lauded for its originality and its ability to subvert genre expectations, offering a fresh take on serial killer narratives.

What Reviewers Say

  • A surprisingly thoughtful and disturbing horror film that expertly balances supernatural dread with a compelling character study.

  • Max Records delivers a standout performance as a disturbed teenager facing an unimaginable evil.

  • The film successfully blends genres, offering a unique and unsettling viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for I Am Not a Serial Killer highlight its originality and effective suspense. Viewers appreciated the film's character development, particularly John's internal struggle, and found the supernatural elements to be genuinely frightening. The unconventional plot and strong performances were frequently praised.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the debut novel of the same name by Dan Wells, which was the first in a planned trilogy of books featuring the character John Wayne Cleaver.

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2 reviews
Reno

Reno

**Knowing everything, but can't do anything about it.** The title sounds like it is a crime-thriller, that's what I was anticipating. But it was very different, especially at each stage when development takes a new facet. Totally unexpec...

Simon Foster

Simon Foster

"Could A.M.P.A.S. see past the film’s genre roots (horror rarely gets noticed) to award Lloyd, one of Hollywood’s most beloved ageing icons...?" Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2016/9/9/i-am-not-a-s...