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      2000 1h 30m Documentary List
      69% Tomatometer 16 Reviews Rick Stanton and Tobias Allen are art appreciators who share a very specific and exceedingly peculiar interest: paintings done by serial killers. This macabre pair of collectors have curated a number of public exhibitions of the works of convicted murderers. Their latest quest is to groom their new protégé, notorious child killer Elmer Wayne Henley, as a subversive art star. Commerce and tragedy collide as would-be buyers face off against mourning protesters. Read More Read Less
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      Perversely fascinating, Collectors offers a glimpse into a world few knew existed. However, the documentary doesn't offer enough insight as to the motivations of serial art collectors.

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      Frank Scheck Hollywood Reporter As distasteful as it is compulsively watchable. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Stephen Holden New York Times The movie has no soul. Watching it is like observing a macabre dog and pony show. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post It's all very fascinating, but one thing is missing: Hobbs never attempts to probe the minds of Staton ... and Allen to find out what is behind their morbid obsession. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Joe Lozito Big Picture Big Sound Rated: 3/4 Jul 14, 2007 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk Rated: 3/5 Oct 15, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Rick Stanton and Tobias Allen are art appreciators who share a very specific and exceedingly peculiar interest: paintings done by serial killers. This macabre pair of collectors have curated a number of public exhibitions of the works of convicted murderers. Their latest quest is to groom their new protégé, notorious child killer Elmer Wayne Henley, as a subversive art star. Commerce and tragedy collide as would-be buyers face off against mourning protesters.
      Director
      Julian P. Hobbs
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Jan 1, 2005
      Runtime
      1h 30m