My Friend Dahmer (2017)
Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. This is the story before that story.
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.
Director: Marc Meyers
Genre: History, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: November 3, 2017
Cast
- Ross Lynch - Jeffrey Dahmer
- Alex Wolff - John 'Derf' Backderf
- Anne Heche - Joyce Dahmer
- Dallas Roberts - Lionel Dahmer
- Liam Koeth - Dave Dahmer
- Nancy Telzerow - Carol Backderf
- Tommy Nelson - Neil
- Harrison Holzer - Mike
- Brigid Naughton - Melody
- Cameron McKendry - Moose
Screenplay
- Marc Meyers (Screenplay)
- Derf Backderf (Comic Book)
Music: Andrew Hollander
Cinematography: Daniel Katz
Editing: Jamie Kirkpatrick
Production: Ibid Filmworks, Aperture Entertainment, Attic Light Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Historical Figures and Biographies, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle
Keywords
high school, 1970s, biography, based on true story, ohio, sociopath, murder, male homosexuality, serial killer, divorce, social outcast
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Friend Dahmer about?
- 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.
- Who directed My Friend Dahmer?
- My Friend Dahmer was directed by Marc Meyers.
- Who stars in My Friend Dahmer?
- My Friend Dahmer stars Ross Lynch, Alex Wolff, Anne Heche, Dallas Roberts, Liam Koeth, Nancy Telzerow.
- How long is My Friend Dahmer?
- My Friend Dahmer has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is My Friend Dahmer?
- My Friend Dahmer is a History, Drama, Crime film.
- How much did My Friend Dahmer gross?
- My Friend Dahmer grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was My Friend Dahmer produced?
- My Friend Dahmer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of My Friend Dahmer?
- The themes of My Friend Dahmer include: Inspiring True Stories, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Historical Figures and Biographies, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle.