DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

2022TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

This series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled one of America’s most notorious serial killers to continue his murderous spree in plain sight for over a decade.

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IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users82%
Director: Ryan MurphyGenres: Biographical, Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

This limited series chronicles the life of Jeffrey Dahmer, one of America's most notorious serial killers. It delves into his disturbing crimes, exploring his motivations and the systemic failures that allowed him to continue his killing spree for over a decade. The narrative also highlights the experiences of his victims and the communities impacted by his horrific acts.

Critical Reception

The series generated significant controversy and discussion due to its graphic nature and the decision to dramatize the story of a real-life serial killer. While praised for Evan Peters's intense performance, it faced criticism for potentially re-traumatizing victims' families and for its sensationalized portrayal of violence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Evan Peters delivers a chilling and transformative performance as Jeffrey Dahmer.
  • The series is praised for its technical execution and gripping narrative, but criticized for its graphic content and ethical implications.
  • It offers a disturbing look into the mind of a killer while also attempting to give voice to the victims.

Google audience: Viewers found the series to be a disturbing yet compelling watch, with many highlighting Evan Peters's performance as outstanding. However, some expressed discomfort with the graphic nature of the crimes and the series' focus on the killer.

Awards & Accolades

Won a Golden Globe for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film (Evan Peters). Nominated for several other awards.

Fun Fact

The series was released on Netflix, and its popularity led to widespread discussion about the ethics of true crime entertainment and the responsible portrayal of horrific events.

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tensharpe

tensharpe

An amazing performance from Evan Peters brings some insight into the monster that was Jeffrey Dahmer. Dahmer’s crimes were disgusting and awful and what the families went through ( and I am sure still do) was nothing short of hell. The f...
Dean

Dean

This is a well executed series about Jeffrey Dahmer - famous serial killer and a cannibal. Evan Peters (actor playing Dahmer) does a terrific job, which speaks about his talent and professionalism. He definitely deserves Oscar for his actin...