I Am Not a Serial Killer

  • 2016


MOVIE IS enjoyable delightful fascinating psychological sinister
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93 % Certified Fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 44
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Average Rating 3.5/5
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2.0
I Am Not A Serial Killer is unmistakably a drama, but its a strangely cheerful one given its dark subject matter. Av Club
1.3
The arbitrary value of life in I Am Not a Serial Killer makes its nature as an ostensibly character driven mystery that much harder to swallow.Dont bo .. Rogerebert
2.0
A strange, clumsily handled third act turn undoes some of its charm, however, and while it could entice a cult viewership on VOD, the film is likely t .. Variety
3.0
At its best, this is a film that keeps tension tight and anticipation on edge. We Got This Covered
3.0
The icky, well teased, nightmarish climax is visually stunning for a low budget project, though perhaps a touch too straight up strange for some. Time Out
4.0
In the case of this movie, it hurts just enough for us to care, sinking its storytelling teeth deep enough to draw blood, while still retaining the fl .. The Guardian
3.0
Where the Wild Things Ares Max Records is a morbid teen and Christopher Lloyd is his suspicious neighbour, in this adaptation of Dan Wellss YA novel T .. The Guardian
0.6
But this rationalization doesnt save I Am Not a Serial Killer from finally being little more than an exploitative and humorless splatter film thinly d ..
4.0
Remember the old aphorism about fighting monsters lest you become one
2.5
A cross between Dexter and Encyclopedia Brown, I Am Not a Serial Killer follows John Wayne Cleaver, a 16 year old Midwesterner being treated for socio .. The New York Times
4.0
OBrien here both successfully reintroduces Max Records to the world, and elicits Christopher Lloyds best performance in a long time. His film deserves ..
3.5
Its the stuff of the sub subgenre itself that gives you a boregasm. Village Voice
4.0
The enjoyably gory and wry I Am Not a Serial Killer takes the small town teenage outcast trope into macabre territory as 15 year old John Wayne Cleave .. The Times
4.0
The veteran actor patently relishes not only a meaty role, but the chance to escape being cast as an outright madman. Radio Times
4.5
The film is bloody while definitely teen friendly (to some). Its not overly scary but the story is engrossing and suspenseful, making it an enjoyable, .. Cinema Crazed
4.0
The strong screenplay demonstrates such an intuitive understanding of human emotion and despair that it elevates this genre gem into something strange .. Flim List
2.0
And it finally pays off.While the second half is also a teens idea of a good time at the movies, it does get bleak as far as parental patience is conc .. The Film Stage
3.0
Back to the Future diehards might want to look away: three seasons of Rick and Morty may not have altered your perception of Doc Brown, but I Am a Ser .. The Irish Times
4.5
Most delightful of all is the films turn into heartwarming folktale somehow accomplished without betraying its horror roots. Birth Movies Death
3.8
I Am Not a Serial Killer is exquisitely acted and creepy as hell. Aisle Seat
3.0
This sets the tone for what transpires, as an alternative, subversive thriller steeped in cinematic tradition. Hey U Guys
4.0
Theres also genuine horror; while fare like Dexter of even Hannibal get by more on grand guignol spectacle than anything genuinely unsettling. Film Ink
3.0
By design, the mix of gravity and jokiness makes it hard to tell what kind of film were watching: a morbid teen comedy, or a full on horror movie, per .. The Age
3.0
The ledger is detailed in this fascinating film.Anna Gunn plays a senior executive motivated by power and wealth in Equity. The Age
3.5
That may not hold true for the teen anti hero in this effective little mix of irony, guts (lots of guts) and b movie chills from Billy OBrien. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
Horror fans will really enjoy this fresh examination of the nature of monsters. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
I Am Not a Serial Killer is Dostoevsky in Minnesota. Spiritually if not literally. Ft
3.8
John Wayne Cleaver (played by Max Records, all grown up from Where the Wild Things Are) is a diagnosed sociopath, living upstairs from the funeral hom .. Sltrib
4.4
The film know when to take itself seriously and when not to.Beyond that, it also boasts a strong, rich story and intelligent characters instead of mer .. Nyc Movie Guru
3.0
The film is strongest in its most outrageous, emotive moments, and along with the great performances it offers a lot to enjoy. One Room With A View
4.0
Rich visual style, subversive sense of humour and a pretty good twist. Sbs
3.0
Well never know, as the shows creators have confirmed that Season 2 will be a continuation of the Season 1 storyline.If they had gone the anthology ro .. No La
3.0
I Am Not a Serial Killer shines in its exploration of what it is like to live with inclinations you wish you didnt have but find it increasingly hard .. Under The Radar Mag
4.0
Dont let the title put you off. This offbeat horror movie based on the cult YA novel by Dan Wells is as much a subtle psychological drama as it is a g .. What So
3.5
But it doesnt suggest the qualities that elevate the picture above a standard generic shock exercise. reason
4.0
The pacing and subject matter may alienate some viewers, but this is the kind of film that deserves to find a cult audience. Scifi Now
4.0
It is sublime, uncanny and in the end deeply moving and there is nothing else out there remotely like it. Bfi
4.0
Hankering back to a 70s aesthetic while capturing a rare sense of naturalism elevates everything here.Giving it gravity and making the film seem vinta .. Film Ireland
4.0
Deftly blending genrespart thriller, horror, comedy, drama and romanceI Am Not a Serial Killer is a unique film full of surprises. Film Ireland
3.0
It has traces of film noir, but it moves along at a steady enough pace that it doesnt feel boring. Bloody Disgusting
4.0
That there are much deeper ideas at work is just what separates I Am Not a Serial Killer from being a movie thats very good to one thats great. Daily Dead
4.0
But the atmospherics soar when it is bringing its own uniquely dark and dirty take on murderous urges and giving the forward momentum over to its two .. Screen Space(Squarespace)
3.5
As weird as it sounds, I Am Not a Serial Killer feels like a Back to the Future episode gone horribly wrong, proffering a twisted, satanic version of .. Japan Times
4.0
It completely embraces its quirks and completely delivers on its genre promises. Smash Cut Reviews
2.5
... works better as a psychological study than as a young adult horror.
3.5
Though the presence of smartphones marks the film as contemporary, Robbie Ryans 16mm camerawork beautifully evokes the horror of the Seventies and in .. Projected Figures
3.0
I Am Not a Serial Killer is unlikely to kick start a franchise, but it remains an entertaining thriller thats worth seeing for Lloyds performance. I News
5.0
A brilliant film that is rightfully placed in the Cult section of the festival as it is sure to have this status in years to come. VultureHound
4.5
Its true that there may be moments in which the evolution of the story gets stuck but Christopher Lloyds surprising work and the great chemistry estab ..
3.0
Lloyd keeps his performance here tantalisingly on the cusp of senile and sinister: hes consistently unsettling. Dogandwolf
3.5
Expressing such intricacy in a film filled with detached organs and frequent killings is no easy feat; crafting an effort where both the excessive and .. Arts Hub



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