Premiered: September 21, 2022

On: Netflix

Starring: Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins, Molly Ringwald, Niecy Nash, Michael Learned, Michael Beach, Dia Nash, Shaun J. Brown, Colby French, Mac Brandt, Grant Harvey, Matthew Alan, Scott Michael Morgan, Josh Braaten, Savannah Brown, Nick A. Fisher, Tenz McCall, Cameron Cowperthwaite, Penelope Ann Miller, Vince Hill-Bedford, Nigel Gibbs, Blake Cooper Griffin, Dyllón Burnside, Matt Cordova, David Barrera, Brandon Black, Rodney Burford, Karen Malina White, Raymond Watanga, DaShawn Barnes, Khetphet Phagnasay, Kieran Tamondong, Brayden Maniago, Phet Mahathongdy, Scott Paophavihanh, Colin Ford, Furly Mac, Ken Lerner, Jeff Harms, Dominic Burgess, Shane Kerwin & Linda Park

Remaining true to its horrifying true story, Dahmer will consistently make you feel uncomfortable while bringing light to the victims of the titular notorious serial killer.

Between 1978 and 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer (Evan Peters) lures in young men – mostly of color – and murders them. Neighbor Glenda Cleveland (Niecy Nash) consistently tries to warn authorities of suspicious behavior but is ignored.

While you do feel an incredible amount of sympathy towards the actual families of the victims, the uncomfortable-to-watch stories are important to see in historical context. The police – largely consisting of white men – consistently ignore issues due to the victims being in minorities. It’s an issue that is still prevalent today.

Peters gives a chilling performance while Nash continues to show her strengths as an actor in this dramatic mother-type role.

Final say: Monstrous behavior brought to life. ★★★★☆