While I do agree that movies have the leeway to exaggerate certain aspects of reality, it is also important to remember that they can affect how we view life.
If we portray Ted Bundy as a charismatic, mesmerizing individual, might we subconsciously associate this evil person with positive traits?
Might we feel that this person might not be as evil despite their heinous crimes? Movies can have the ability to subtly alter our perceptions, hence why it is important that we portray serial killers correctly and accurately. But where is the line between informing people about serial killers and glorifying them? Movies about serial killers can educate people in positive ways, such as teaching us about the psychological thoughts of a killer.
It is also important to educate the public on the warning signs of a deeply troubled person, so that we can possibly prevent it.
I do concede that movies about serial killers can have merits, if executed properly. However, I do not believe that movies should give qualities to serial killers that cause the audience to sympathize or to like the character in some way.
After all, the serial killers are not the victims in the movie. Instead, these serial killer movies should evoke disgust and repulsion in the audience. They should focus not only on the killer but on the victims, and they should reflect the true character of the serial killer without glorifying any aspects of his or her character.
Ted Bundy was considered attractive, but he was not Zac Efron attractive. Jeffrey Dahmer was a troubled individual who had family and school issues, but he also had deep psychological issues with how he viewed the world and other people.
So while it may be exhilarating to binge-watch on a Netflix show about a serial killer, it is also important to remember that these people are evil. There is no justification for what they did, and nothing should be admired about them.
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Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Psycho. Sep 16, Stephanie Bookfever rated it really liked it Shelves: publication , true-crime , nonfiction , favorites.
I've been into true crime books, YouTubers, documentaries etc for a while now but I don't think I've reviewed a book in the genre yet so Psycho. How exciting! Oh and I could hardly stop reading so I really enjoyed it! This book covers three nightmarish cases where the internet somehow has played a role in the murders these people commited.
But oh boy these cases were WILD. And that's exactly why I had such a hard time to put the book down. I just wanted to keep on reading to find out what would happen next and how the serial killers were going to be caught. I've got to really give two thumbs up to the author because I felt like it was a thoroughly researched and well-written book.
It was detailed but not in a way where things become boring or hard to read. Even with the Dexter serial killer I learned some things that I hadn't known before so that was really great! These serial killers will haunt you in your dreams, mark my words. Oct 05, Ashley rated it it was ok. Why can I not get into more killer stories?! I was hoping this one would be goretastic - which it was - I was hoping to feel a bit unsettled - which I was, mainly because of the current situation in the world and how everyone is meeting online now, though the chances are low it's always possible, it hit home, however, it was just not very well written to me, it was fact heavy not terrible and I got confused by the very beginning of the book I don't think it needed the extra chapter - oh well, Why can I not get into more killer stories?!
I was hoping this one would be goretastic - which it was - I was hoping to feel a bit unsettled - which I was, mainly because of the current situation in the world and how everyone is meeting online now, though the chances are low it's always possible, it hit home, however, it was just not very well written to me, it was fact heavy not terrible and I got confused by the very beginning of the book I don't think it needed the extra chapter - oh well, onto the next adventure Nov 15, Katie rated it did not like it.
View all 5 comments. Sep 23, Elisabeth Brookshire rated it really liked it. Post modern serial killers? This book is apt as her Afterward pointed out, that the likely roaming serial killers in the U. There are new cases all the time of predators using their phones to capture their carnage.
I enjoyed the story of Brazilian Pete and while I have no interest in watching his social media accounts, I can see why some are attracted to it. The idea of some kind of vigilante meeting out justice by killing "bad" people obviously appe Post modern serial killers? The idea of some kind of vigilante meeting out justice by killing "bad" people obviously appeals to many as proven by the phenomenon that is Dexter.
The story of the Ukrainian maniacs was not the sort of TC I usually read because I don't like gore and as usual did not heed the warning to skip the animal torture chapter. I knew about Mark T.
Good book but not quite as engrossing for me as her other books. Jan 12, Ryan Oxley rated it it was amazing. This is our first e-book True Crime review courtesy of Kindle Unlimited and we are pleased to report that; A we read it in one sitting and B there are more books in the series!!
This is a wonderfully twisted exploration of criminal and human insanity. All of the required details are there; narcissism, psychopathy, fantasy, and necrophilia. Serial killers here are as defined by FBI: someone who commits two or more murders with "cooling-off" periods. The cooling-off period marks the difference between a spree murder and a serial murder.
There is no generic template or a single factor that leads to the development of a serial killer rather a multitude of factors such as other violent offenses, biological, social, and psychological traits. Each killer is driven by their own unique motives or reasons and is not limited to a specific demographic group, such as their sex, age or race.
Rather it brought me some peace of mind. Serial killers — stories from real life. John Wayne Gacy from to , would sexually assault, torture and murder 33 young men and boys. Serial Killers.
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