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I Am Not a Serial Killer

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A troubled teen with homicidal tendencies has to hunt down and destroy a supernatural killer while suppressing his own inner demons.
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I Am Not A Serial Killer honors the book it's based on with a well-acted drama that leavens its gore and dark themes with wry humor.

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Nigel Andrews Financial Times 12/27/2016
4/5
I Am Not a Serial Killer is Dostoevsky in Minnesota. Spiritually if not literally. Go to Full Review
Kate Muir The Times (UK) 12/13/2016
4/5
Enjoyably gory and wry. Go to Full Review
Mark Kermode Observer (UK) 12/11/2016
4/5
[Sinks] its storytelling teeth deep enough to draw blood, while still retaining the flesh-wound frivolity of cackling morbid fun. Go to Full Review
Emilie Black Cinema Crazed 04/19/2020
4.5/5
The film is bloody while definitely teen friendly (to some). It's not overly scary but the story is engrossing and suspenseful, making it an enjoyable, entertaining film. Go to Full Review
Katie Hogan VultureHound 02/04/2020
5/5
A brilliant film that is rightfully placed in the 'Cult' section of the festival as it is sure to have this status in years to come. Go to Full Review
Andrew Todd Birth.Movies.Death. 09/01/2019
Provides a rare non-judgemental character portrait of sociopathy, engaging with it intelligently without ignoring its dangerous side. Go to Full Review
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Mark A @marksmachine65 4d Very slow. Somewhat cliched and you really have to suspend disbelief with having so many murders in such a small town. Do yourself a favor, skip it See more Julyrubyrose R Nov 13 I love it. I love John and Mr. Crowley. I love the plot twist. I love the dark gloominess and somehow comfortingly depressing atmosphere. It has all the vibes of depression's claws sinking into you and never letting go. I love the aesthetic and cinematography. It's just so good. See more Logan D Oct 21 A teenage diagnosed sociopath (Max Records) who's obessed with death and serial killers suspects a supernatural entity is killing persons in his town. Hidden Gem! I loved the focus on morality and the struggle between internal vs external darkness. A grounded character study with a wry script. It's a genre mash-up that can't clearly be delineated in any single one. Records (you probably last saw him in Where the Wild Things Are) is amazing in his role. I'm surprised I haven't seen him in more films. Christopher Lloyd is also present with his expected skills. Highly recommended See more W.L. C @WayneCampbell Aug 26 I saw this pop up on a friend's Facebook page and, having been involved in features himself, I trusted his judgement. And I'm glad I did! Plenty has already been written about the plot, so I won't go too deep into it. That being said, the film is fully underrated. The pacing is excellent, the story keeps one engaged, and the reviewers that keep stating there were characters we didn't need and scenes that needed to be cut are just flat-out wrong. Yes, there are some moments that feel like the first take or something from a high school A/V project, but it's ultimately a well-done horror thriller that gives more than it takes. See more Craig B @Boundsy 10/30/2024 I Am Not A Serial Killer is an intriguing supernatural horror film. Led by strong performances from an at times haunting Chriropher Lloyd and youngster Max Records, a well paced plot keeps you engrossed and on your toes for the entirety of the movie. You do need to set aside your questioning of why some of the characters do certain things (and make decisions which would seem contradictory to common sense), but overall this is an entertaining movie with a unique and creepy premise. See more Catelyn T 06/12/2024 Most of this film's charm comes from the novel as a source material - the story and the characters are interesting and complex. The actors really brought the characters to life, and John was played fantastically. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A troubled teen with homicidal tendencies has to hunt down and destroy a supernatural killer while suppressing his own inner demons.
Director
Billy O'Brien
Producer
Nick Ryan, James Harris, Mark Lane
Screenwriter
Chris Hyde, Billy O'Brien
Production Co
Quickfire Films, Tea Shop & Film Company, Liquid Noise Films
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 23, 2016
Runtime
1h 44m
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