Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes
Film202184 min

Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes

Taste attributes: documentarybiographycrimeslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyenclosedfighting evilsocial commentary

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Boxlist takeA grounded, serious documentary: slow-paced and inventive. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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Quality rating

6.2 /10

TMDB · 32 votes

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  • Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
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  • Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism

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Synopsis

Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.

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Taste Attributes

fighting evilsocial commentary

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Dennis Nilsen

Details

Genre
Documentary
Year
2021
Runtime
84 min
Status
Released
Studio
Arrow Media
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