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DAHMER -- The Jeffrey Dahmer Story – Monster

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Ed Gein, a seemingly harmless Wisconsin recluse in the 1950s, commits horrific crimes that shock the nation.
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Monster — DAHMER -- The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Monster — DAHMER -- The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

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Critics Consensus

While Monster is seemingly self-aware of the peril in glorifying Jeffrey Dahmer, creator Ryan Murphy's salacious style nevertheless tilts this horror story into the realm of queasy exploitation.

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Jessica Winter The New Yorker 12/08/2022
It’s quite possible that “Dahmer”—despite brilliant performances from Nash, Peters, and the great Richard Jenkins as Dahmer’s father, Lionel—has no real justification for its own existence. Go to Full Review Andrew Male The Times (UK) 10/24/2022
A slow-burn descent into a grotesque damaged world, bolstered by Evan Peters’s chillingly believable central performance... Go to Full Review Melanie McFarland Salon.com 10/01/2022
It is gruesome, disturbing, and unnervingly precise in re-creating Dahmer's history and the legend that has arisen around him. It is also an example of how the Ryan Murphy brand can be at odds with a story's mission. Go to Full Review Mini Anthikad-Chhibber The Hindu 10/04/2023
Though the Netflix show, based on the life and crimes of the serial killer, purports to tell the victims’ stories, it ends up cannibalising its own good intentions. Go to Full Review Akos Peterbencze Vulnerable Man (Medium) 07/25/2023
While I don't think that the series is a complete miss, I can't help but feel that there was a much greater potential to fulfill here. Go to Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL 11/08/2022
Except for the sixth episode, which turns away from the tedium of Dahmer himself to focus on the life of one of his victims, the show is a chore... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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J H @UpstateNYThriller 5d 8.4/10 Thriller, suspense, Great mini series about Dahmer Deep disturbing Reno 911 lady nash is in it See more Joel C @Gravedigger Jul 11 Jeffrey Dahmer's crimes are definitely monstrous and horrific, but Evan Peters did a terrific job at playing the infamous serial killer and I hope the other seasons are just as good as this one, it's really good so far! See more shani C @Shancara Jun 29 I don't like how they changed and added things for the sake of drama. Also, casting a beautiful, charismatic actor feels inauthentic. It seems like they try to gain empathy for him which is very disturbing. The real story is so horrific that trying to Hollywood-script it just misses its strength. I wish is ready the reviews here and not watching it. Very disappointing. See more Cole T @RT98917891 May 2 Acting aside, this "documentary" was absolutely horrible, I don’t even feel like that’s a strong enough word to describe how I feel about this. The people who would watch this as entertainment back in 2021-2022 or whatever are sick. It just feels like some weird perverted fantasy made by the creator about a murder and a cannibal. Not only that, I’m pretty sure none of the families even wanted this to be made, so that just makes this even worse. Imagine having some random dude reenact a personal traumatic moment in your life or your loved one’s life and show it to the world, while also presenting it as some thriller show, like there was no reason for that moment in episode 1 to be 30 minutes of pure discomfort and detail. Death is uncomfortable I get that, but it could’ve been done so much better, especially if it’s not your story to tell, nor were you allowed to tell the story. See more J H. @nogster Apr 17 Great show. Kept my attention from beginning to end. See more Tommy D @Thomas005 Apr 9 I love it!!! My favourite Monsters season ever. Evan Peters is fantastic and scary. 8/10 See more Read all reviews
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Ryan Murphy

Creator

Ian Brennan

Creator

Evan Peters

Jeffrey Dahmer

Richard Jenkins

Lionel Dahmer

Penelope Ann Miller

Joyce Dahmer

Molly Ringwald

Shari Dahmer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 2022 Episode One After throwing his neighbor off the stench coming from his apartment, Jeff heads to a bar, where a stranger takes him up on a tempting offer. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 21, 2022 Please Don't Go Young Jeff contends with troubles at home and school; years later, his strange behavior evolves into murderous deeds. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 21, 2022 Doin' a Dahmer On his own after his parents' turbulent divorce, high school senior Jeff invites a hitchhiker into his home. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 21, 2022 The Good Boy Box From high school to the army, Jeff struggles to find stability; while living in his grandmother's house, Jeff begins targeting young men at gay bars. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 21, 2022 Blood on Their Hands Jeff's list of victims grows longer without resulting in a full police investigation; an encounter with a teen lands him in jail; later, he gets his own apartment. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 21, 2022 Silenced Aspiring model Tony moves to Madison and meets Jeff at a bar, beginning a relationship through handwritten notes that takes a dark turn. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 21, 2022 Cassandra An activist meets with Glenda, who recounts her experience living next door to Jeff and how her concerns went largely ignored. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 21, 2022 Lionel As Jeff awaits trial, his father deals with his owns demons; the Milwaukee police try to save face; victims' families share their stories. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 21, 2022 The Bogeyman Glenda and the victims and their families try to move forward despite haunting memories; Jeff attracts fanfare from behind bars. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 21, 2022 God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance In prison, Jeff's newfound fame makes him a target; his parents seek closure, while Glenda pushes for a memorial to honor the victims. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan
Executive Producer
Alexis Martin Woodall, Ryan Murphy, Carl Franklin, Ian Brennan, Janet Mock, Eric Kovtun
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 2022