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Quick Info

Rating

6.5/10

Release2017

Runtime1h 47m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$1,361,611

Production

Ibid Filmworks

Aperture Entertainment

Attic Light Films

Movie

My Friend Dahmer

2017

1h 47m

6.5

History

Drama

Crime

Synopsis

Jeffrey Dahmer struggles with a difficult family life as a young boy. During his teenage years he slowly transforms, edging closer to the serial killer he was to become.

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