In the “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” series, creator Ryan Murphy looks back on the crimes of one of America’s most terrifying murderers. A controversial and infinitely political project.
WHAT IS IT ABOUT ?
Between 1978 and 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer took the lives of seventeen men. The series explores these brutal murders with a particular focus on communities impacted by systemic racism and the many police failures that allowed one of the world’s most notorious serial killers to continue his crimes for more than a decade. ‘a decade.
IT’S FROM WHO ?
Behind this 10-episode mini-series is a big name in American television: Ryan Murphy. One of the most prolific and talented creators of his generation is best known for bringing to the screen many news stories that have marked his country. His work is recognized for its precision, its sense of detail and a truth that leaves no one indifferent.
Among his most famous works are the three seasons of American Crime Story, the American Horror Story series, Ratched, Pose, but also Hollywood. Ryan Murphy has never hidden his interest in serial killers. In season 2 of American Crime Story, he was already interested in Andrew Cunanan, author of five murders, including that of Gianni Versace, creator of the fashion house.
netflix Evan Peters in “Dahmer: Monster – The Jefffrey Dahmer Story”.
AND WITH WHO ?
In the skin of Jeffrey Dahmer, we find Evan Peters, one of Ryan Murphy’s favorite actors. Through his multiple projects, the American star is best known for portraying many dark and deranged characters. With Dahmer: Monster – The Story of Jeffrey Dahmer, he composes one of his most complex roles.
To prepare, he explains that he watched several interviews and archive footage. He also had access to police files and recordings of the killer’s confessions. On screen, Evan Peters is surrounded by Richard Jenkins (The Shape of Water), Molly Ringwald (Breakfast Club), Penelope Ann Miller (L’Impasse) and Niecy Nash (Scream Queens).
WHY SHOULD YOU SEE IT?
In addition to the striking interpretation ofEvan Peters, the Dahmer series offers a real point of view. Between drama and horror thriller, it highlights the inequalities within this morbid affair. Jeffrey Dahmer resided in the heart of a poor Wisconsin neighborhood with a large black and Hispanic community. For the police, it was inconceivable that a lonely white man was the perpetrator of such crimes.
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Evan Peters in “Dahmer: Monster – The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”.
The numerous reports from neighbors were never taken seriously. Many did not dare to file a complaint for fear of reprisals. In addition, the serial killer attacked very specific categories. All of his victims were gay and most were from ethnic minorities. As a result, the disappearances never really worried the authorities.
Dahmer: Monster – The Story of Jeffrey Dahmer tells the drama through the eyes of the principal concerned, but also that of the collateral victims. The opportunity to highlight the flaws of an American legal system with variable geometry. A topic that is still relevant.
Dahmer: Monster – The Story of Jeffrey Dahmer is available on Netflix.