My Friend Dahmer : My Friend Dahmer (2017)

My Friend Dahmer (2017)

Based on the graphic novel written by the real life friend of Jeffrey Dahmer, the film gives a glimpse into the life of the serial killer during his high school years. It ends with Dahmer picking up his first victim, a young hitchhiker who was never seen again.

The film paints a sympathetic picture of a disturbed young man who is mostly a social outcast with odd proclivities toward dead animals. His "friends" frequently set him up to look like a fool and Dahmer accepts the role as a way of gaining acceptance. Don't expect a horror film, however. It focuses on his dysfunctional early life experiences which may have shaped him into the infamous murderer he eventually becomes. Well acted and directed, the film ultimately tells the story of a very troubled teenager.

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