# Dahmer (2002)

> A chilling biographical crime drama observes Jeffrey Dahmer’s predatory routine through restrained horror, fractured memory, and uncompromising moral distance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15363

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Horror
- Director: David Jacobson
- Cast: Jeremy Renner, Bruce Davison, Artel Great, Matt Newton, Dionysio Basco, Kate Williamson, Lily Knight, Christina Payano
- TMDB rating: 5.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285728/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: bleak, oppressive, clinical, true crime viewing, serious film discussion

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