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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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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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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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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