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      The Rev

      2023 1h 32m Crime Documentary List
      Reviews 1985: Detective Inspector Gwyn Roberts is sent to a quiet seaside town to investigate an unusually threatening and vile anonymous letter, leading him to the home of mild-mannered clergymen, the Reverend Emyr Owen. What he would find was a discovery so shocking that the law system would attempt to bury the case. The Reverend was guilty of abusing and mutilating human bodies awaiting burial. This disturbing yet fascinating story is brought to light with interviews from police officers, psychiatrists, and legal experts, interwoven with dramatic recreations that delve into Owen's history and unearth questions about his crimes that remain unanswered to this day. Read More Read Less

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      Cath Clarke Guardian Some of the interviews here have an unintentionally hilarious quality that made me wonder at first if the film was a spoof. Rated: 3/5 Oct 12, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis 1985: Detective Inspector Gwyn Roberts is sent to a quiet seaside town to investigate an unusually threatening and vile anonymous letter, leading him to the home of mild-mannered clergymen, the Reverend Emyr Owen. What he would find was a discovery so shocking that the law system would attempt to bury the case. The Reverend was guilty of abusing and mutilating human bodies awaiting burial. This disturbing yet fascinating story is brought to light with interviews from police officers, psychiatrists, and legal experts, interwoven with dramatic recreations that delve into Owen's history and unearth questions about his crimes that remain unanswered to this day.
      Director
      Rhys Edwards
      Production Co
      Docshed
      Genre
      Crime, Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 32m