The Grim Sleeper (2014 TV Movie) User Reviews

It's a lifetime true crime movie

[Eatme4215 · 6/10 · 17 July 2014]

It's not that bad! It's a lifetime movie after all, you can't really expect a blockbuster theater quality movie. I think the story is pretty interesting. Basically a journalist breaks the case because the police aren't doing their job. I don't think the acting is that terrible either. It keeps your attention, and unless the end is truly awful(I have about 15 minutes left)I think it deserves more than the 2 stars the previous reviewer gave it. I even learned something-I had never heard of "familial DNA" before I saw this movie. Anyway I think it's not a total waste of 2 hours to watch this movie, especially if you are a fan of the true crime genre.

The story deserved more, but it also deserves a watch

[samsalonen · 7/10 · 29 May 2019]

This film had so much potential. It has many very good actors and the plot itself was better than in many other serial killer films, but there are a lot of cringe worthy scenes where it takes you out of the story and gets you focused thinking on the film making, is it the bad script, was there not enough time to get in more scenes, directors inexperience, all of those things? The story deserved better. It is still definitely worth the watch. There is a certain lightness, that especially reporter Pelisek brings in, that is rare in a film with a dark subject as this and made it feel very different, but it does not take away the seriousness of the other scenes, it was very well balanced. Somehow reminds me of tv-series like ncis for example, combination of slight humour between co-workers while solving a grim murder case.

Top of the line 'Lifetime' true crime movie...DON'T LISTEN TO THE TROLLS, GIVE IT A CHANCE!

[vnssyndrome89 · 9/10 · 28 November 2017]

I'm giving this a higher rating to offset the trolls. I agree with reviewer 'Mackenzie Click' that this movie was boosted by experienced actors, who elevate the writing and make it more enjoyable.

There are many accomplished character actors throughout this movie, their talents make this more than just a 'Movie-of-the-Week'. It is a well-rounded crime drama, that is enjoyable to watch.

It's the story of a fact checker who uncovers a serial killer that the LAPD has been hiding from the public. As it happens, this serial killer has run unchecked longer than any other in California history. It's a great story of how determination and grit can take on the establishment. It's also the story of how one fearless, determined woman cannot be stopped.

If your like crime mysteries, or stories about strong women, then I definitely recommend this movie.

DON'T LISTEN TO THE TROLLS, IT'S WORTH A WATCH!

Well known people acting boosted the movie..at least for me

[daisyrose-58717 · 8/10 · 11 May 2016]

I'm a sucker for true crime movies. The movie was helped by having some well-known people in it and likely I wouldn't have rated it quite as high if I didn't like those people and their acting in the movie. While this movie came out in 2014 there is a new resolution added to the movie when it aired a few days ago in May 2016. If you can catch it again on LMN it's worth it just to see that or if you can't google it then. I was very surprised that the resolution actually happened only 5 days prior to this movie being aired again so they actually kept up on the story or they decided to re-air it because the new resolution was expected to happen fairly soon. Anyways the movie does show how a community can work together when they feel their voices are finally being heard especially with fresh eyes looking into the issue. All and all a good movie at least compared to many that I watch on LMN (except I keep coming back for more lol).