I Am Not a Serial Killer

IFC Midnight | Release Date: August 26, 2016

6.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 30 Ratings

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LeZeeMay 16, 2017

Knowing everything, but can't do anything about it.

The title sounds like it is a crime-thriller, that's what I was anticipating. But it was very different, especially at each stage when development takes a new facet. Totally unexpected, theKnowing everything, but can't do anything about it.

The title sounds like it is a crime-thriller, that's what I was anticipating. But it was very different, especially at each stage when development takes a new facet. Totally unexpected, the character played by Christopher Lloyd. I had some doubt, but my guesses were wrong on the basis of genre. That was the best part of this film with a kind of dark comedy atmosphere.

Based on the first book in the trilogy of the same name. An Irish- British psychological-thriller. Kind of like a B movie, but much better production quality. It has been weeks that I saw this film, but only now I'm reviewing it, yet it still feels like I saw it yesterday, despite I've seen dozens of films in between. It's going to be just a cult-film, not cult-classic.

Because of being a non-Hollywood film, the concept had worked for me. It's about a teenager in a small town who keep witnesses strange disappearance of people. Knowing what's going on, he could not convince others about it. So he had to deal with it all by himself and how the tale ends come with a little twist. A good film, at least it would be for a few people, particularly those who like small scale suspense-thriller.

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DavidSpecialMar 23, 2018

A really enjoyable indie-horror drama, that takes a rather unique approach in addressing the human side of psychopaths. It's naturalistic, character driven story is nuanced, with some great performances. It has a wobble at the end but thisA really enjoyable indie-horror drama, that takes a rather unique approach in addressing the human side of psychopaths. It's naturalistic, character driven story is nuanced, with some great performances. It has a wobble at the end but this doesn't detract from the great work leading up to it.… Expand

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ProsmoothAug 28, 2016

I'm giving it a 10 because originality is in short supply these days. This is a weird, kind of wonderful little movie about a teen who was raised in a funeral home. There is something creepy about him--and also something creepy about hisI'm giving it a 10 because originality is in short supply these days. This is a weird, kind of wonderful little movie about a teen who was raised in a funeral home. There is something creepy about him--and also something creepy about his elderly neighbor (a fantastic Christopher Lloyd) who lives across the street. The less said about this one in a review--the better.… Expand

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ozymandias79Dec 21, 2016

I am not a serial killer is a very amateurish movie. The fact that not all of the dialogue is audible didn't help. Some of the acting is also sub-par. Of course, this didn't include Christopher Lloyd.

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jberkowitzAug 28, 2016

Interesting story that bogs down only because reality and fantasy blurs. It loses its way a little and what I thought was a suspenseful drama turns into a black comedy.

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Tss5078Jun 7, 2019

John Wayne Cleaver (Max Records) has some pretty dark thoughts, he even works at a funeral home. When a serial killer becomes active is his town, people are sure it's John, and he is certainly fascinated. John decides to track the killerJohn Wayne Cleaver (Max Records) has some pretty dark thoughts, he even works at a funeral home. When a serial killer becomes active is his town, people are sure it's John, and he is certainly fascinated. John decides to track the killer himself, but even he's not sure if he's going to turn him in or turn him into a mentor. This film got rave reviews, proving once again that in order to be successful in this business, you need to promote what they tell you to and completely talk out of your ass. There wasn't anything good about this film, I knew that as soon as I realized Christopher Lloyd was the man John was looking for. At this point, Lloyd is so old that he can barely walk, much less be believable as a killer! Not to mention that his mumbling has gotten so bad, it's to the point where I needed to turn on the subtitles to figure out what the hell he was saying. As for his counterpart, Max Records, is just a dull kid, and serious John Wayne Cleaver? He wasn't anything special in the Sitter or Where The Wild Things Are and things haven't changed. In my wildest dreams I wouldn't have imagined that a film with Serial Killer in the title would be as boring as this film was. Not only are the actors a joke, but there is a distinct lack of blood in this movie. All these guys seem to do is talk until the shocking ending. I'll admit they got that part right, when the filmmakers said that you'd never see it coming. That's because it really comes out of nowhere and is so beyond stupid, that you won't be able to believe that anyone would actually allow it to be put on film. I've seen some bad movies, they miss the mark for all sorts of reasons, but I Am Not A Serial Killer is just terrible in every single way possible. This isn't even the type of film that's so bad that it's funny. It's so bad, that I can't believe someone actually made this or that anyone of name would agree to star in it bad.… Expand

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MattBrady99Jul 1, 2018

I'll be the judge of that.

Putting aside it's flaws, I enjoyed this quite a bit. Not forgetting the great performances from Max Records and Christopher Lloyd. Oddly funny, but unsettling in some scenes.

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DeanomiteJan 13, 2020

I like a movie where someone questions themselves. The protagonist here seeks to understand his nature and the role will plays in relation to it. I think just asking these questions in itself is enough to alienate someone. Our societyI like a movie where someone questions themselves. The protagonist here seeks to understand his nature and the role will plays in relation to it. I think just asking these questions in itself is enough to alienate someone. Our society seems intent on crucifying the individual, any deviation from the norm is taken to be a serial killer. He seems to be logical, dispassionate and curious. Everyone assumes themselves to be perfect and any inspection of any sort implies an imperfection and must be attacked. I really like that he makes a point to compliment someone every time he starts fantasizing about killing them, the only problem with that is complimenting people feeds their narcissism. I also like that he knows sociopaths don't see people as people (sociopaths are gossips, they cause trouble through gossip), the thing is that narcissists, psychopaths and histrionics see things the same way, so technically there are more people like him than not. Really, since most people are dominated by unconscious instincts, they are not really people so he's not looking wrong. I like the sleepy winter town setting, and that he has friends explicitly to be more normal. I really like Max Records, it's strange he has not done a movie since this 4 years ago. The William Blake poem was really good too 'Did he who made the lamb make thee?'… Expand

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MahmusOct 14, 2020

I Am Not a Serial Killer might just be one of the most underrated movies in recent years. Nobody talks about this movie, and that's a real shame.

Going in blind is the best way to experience this movie. And that can either lead to a greatI Am Not a Serial Killer might just be one of the most underrated movies in recent years. Nobody talks about this movie, and that's a real shame.

Going in blind is the best way to experience this movie. And that can either lead to a great watch or seriously disappointing one, depending on how you feel about the unexpected turns the story takes.

I, of course, loved the twists and turns. What at first seemed like a simple psychological thriller turned out to be something completely different.

I won't spoil anything for those who haven't seen it. Give it a watch and judge for yourselves. I definitely don't regret doing that. It's pretty crazy.… Expand

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