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Dear Mr. Gacy

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.

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Dear Mr. Gacy

“The shocking true story of one of America’s most notorious serial killers.”

2010 Crime · Drama · Thriller 1h 43m

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5.9 / 10

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A chronicle of the interaction between college student Jason Moss and the object of his obsession, serial killer John Wayne Gacy.

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Directed by

Svetozar Ristovski

Written by

Kellie Madison · Clark Peterson

William Forsythe

William Forsythe

John Wayne Gacy

Jesse Moss

Jesse Moss

Jason Moss

Emma Lahana

Emma Lahana

Alyssa

C

Cole Heppell

Alex Moss

Belinda Metz

Belinda Metz

Valerie Moss

Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan

Frank Moss

Eric Keenleyside

Eric Keenleyside

Stan

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The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

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.