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Dear Mr. Gacy
Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2010
A chronicle of the interaction between college student Jason Moss and the object of his obsession, serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
Movie details
Dear Mr. Gacy
“The shocking true story of one of America’s most notorious serial killers.”
2010 Crime · Drama · Thriller 1h 43m
Critical arithmetic
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Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.9 / 10
Community rating
A chronicle of the interaction between college student Jason Moss and the object of his obsession, serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Dear Mr. Gacy?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Svetozar Ristovski
Written by
Kellie Madison · Clark Peterson
William Forsythe
John Wayne Gacy
Jesse Moss
Jason Moss
Emma Lahana
Alyssa
C
Cole Heppell
Alex Moss
Belinda Metz
Valerie Moss
Michael Ryan
Frank Moss
Eric Keenleyside
Stan
Court is in session
Put Dear Mr. Gacy on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.