I Am Not a Serial Killer

I Am Not a Serial Killer

Every town has its monsters.

Directed by Billy O'Brien

Produced by Floodland Pictures, Tea Shop & Film Company

2016104 min6.3 / 10

A dark psychological thriller about a troubled teen with murderous impulses who must confront a supernatural killer, blending small-town Midwestern atmosphere with existential questions about morality and identity.

In a small Midwestern town, a troubled teen with homicidal tendencies must hunt down and destroy a supernatural killer while keeping his own inner demons at bay.

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  • Is I Am Not a Serial Killer scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is I Am Not a Serial Killer easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is I Am Not a Serial Killer violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is I Am Not a Serial Killer sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Does I Am Not a Serial Killer end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

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45/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity53

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Surprise49

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Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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