The Jeffrey Dahmer Files
“He lived next door.”
Synopsis
An experimental documentary film that uses archival footage, interviews, and fictionalised scenarios to tell the story of the people around Jeffrey Dahmer during the summer of his arrest in 1991.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
CPHDOX Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 15, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris James Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Swant, Chris James Thompson
- Original Title
- The Jeffrey Dahmer Files
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Good / Credit Productions, Echo Bridge, Library Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris James Thompson
Andrew Swant, Chris James Thompson
Chris Smith, Barry Poltermann
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Chris James Thompson
Director
Andrew Swant
Writer
Chris James Thompson
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What is The Jeffrey Dahmer Files about?
An experimental documentary film that uses archival footage, interviews, and fictionalised scenarios to tell the story of the people around Jeffrey Dahmer during the summer of his arrest in 1991.
Who directed The Jeffrey Dahmer Files?
The Jeffrey Dahmer Files was directed by Chris James Thompson.
Who stars in The Jeffrey Dahmer Files?
The principal cast of The Jeffrey Dahmer Files includes Andrew Swant, Pamela Bass, Jeffrey Jentzen, Pat Kennedy.
When was The Jeffrey Dahmer Files released and how long is it?
The Jeffrey Dahmer Files was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.