Dear Mr. Gacy
Dear Mr. Gacy

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Dear Mr. Gacy

2010
Movie
103 min
English

A chronicle of the interaction between college student Jason Moss and the object of his obsession, serial killer John Wayne Gacy.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Svetla TsonevaGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A college student named Jason is assigned to write a thesis on serial killer John Wayne Gacy. To gain insight, Jason begins a correspondence with Gacy, writing him letters and conducting phone interviews. As Jason delves deeper into Gacy's psyche, the lines between researcher and subject blur, leading him down a dark and dangerous path.

Critical Reception

Dear Mr. Gacy received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some acknowledging its unsettling premise but criticizing its execution and pacing. Audiences found the film disturbing, though opinions varied on its effectiveness as a horror or drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a psychological thriller approach but often feels slow and underdeveloped.

  • The subject matter is inherently disturbing, but the portrayal lacks depth and nuance.

  • Some viewers found the concept of a student interviewing a serial killer intriguing, but the execution fell short.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on the real-life correspondence between a college student and John Wayne Gacy, though the student's name and specific details have been fictionalized for the movie.

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John Chard

John Chard

Dear Mr. Gacy. The Last Victim (AKA: Dear Mr. Gacy) is directed by Svetozar Ristovski and adapted to screenplay by Kellie Madison and Clark Peterson from Jason Moss' memoir novel The Last Victim. It stars Jesse Moss, William Forsythe, Em...