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Dahmer (2002)

R 101 min  -  Biography | Crime | Drama  -   13 March 2003 (Sweden)
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Based on the true crime story of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, this movie tells the emotionally riveting story of a man who turned his darkest fantasies into a horrifying reality.

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David Jacobson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeremy Renner ...
Bruce Davison ...
Lionel Dahmer
Artel Great ...
Rodney (as Artel Kayàru)
Matt Newton ...
Lance Bell
Dion Basco ...
Khamtay
Kate Williamson ...
Grandma
Christina Payano Christina Payano ...
Letitia
Tom'ya Bowden Tom'ya Bowden ...
Shawna
Sean Blakemore ...
Corliss
Mickey Swenson Mickey Swenson ...
Officer Phillips
Julius Branca Julius Branca ...
Officer Powell
Pierson Blaetz Pierson Blaetz ...
Officer Martin
Vincent Zangari Vincent Zangari ...
Ohio Officer
Xavier Lawrence Xavier Lawrence ...
Young Man in Bar
David Manis ...
Shop Steward
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Storyline

Based on the true crime story of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, this movie tells the emotionally riveting story of a man who turned his darkest fantasies into a horrifying reality.

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Plot Keywords:

Serial Killer | Gay Bar | Male Rape | Gay Kiss | Hit On The Head  | See more »

Taglines:

The mind is a place of its own.

Genres:

Biography | Crime | Drama | Horror | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for aberrant violence, sexuality, language and some drug use See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

Dahmer - Il cannibale di Milwaukee See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$16,093 (USA) (21 June 2002) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$144,008 (USA) (11 August 2002)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color
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Goofs

Continuity: When Dahmer is attacking his first (chronological) victim, Dahmer's left hand is alternately grasping/not clasping his victim's jersey between shots. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Title Card: On February 15, 1992 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer was convicted of 15 counts of murder and sentenced to 937 years of federal prison. The following story was inspired by events from his life. Certain characters and events are fictional.
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Connections

Featured in The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Take a Picture"
Performed by Trailer Park Avenue
Written by Mark Fontana and Michael Kramer
Used by permission from Wolftone Music
Courtesy of Montage Music See more »