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Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Hattie I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

Freeman This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Leofwine_draca I caught this late at night on the Horror Channel so I wasn't expecting much, but DEAR MR GACY turns out to be an interesting little story about the real-life serial killer John Wayne Gacy. The film, playing out as a dark and psychological thriller, is based on a non-fiction book that tells the story of a college student who decides to research the killer for his end-of-year assignment. This requires him getting in touch with Gacy, an act which begins a sinister relationship.DEAR MR GACY is a surprisingly mature handling of the material which offers a look into the dark psychology of a killer. Thankfully it eschews needless gore sequences - viscerally, it's a relatively tame production - in favour of some truly uncomfortable moments as the killer draws close to what will become his "last victim". The film benefits immensely from an excellent turn from William Forsythe, who turned from a B-movie kind of actor in the 1990s to a dark, imposing presence more recently (check out his work in BOARDWALK EMPIRE if you're a fan of him here). Jesse Moss is also a revelation as the student who quickly finds himself getting out of his depth. DEAR MR GACY is well worth checking out for those of us with an interest in the darker side of human nature.

revenge_of_shinobi This is a strange kind of film to review. On the one hand its about a serial killer , on the other hand the serial killer is cooped up in jail, so there's limited threat to the protagonist.The performances are good by both main actors and the plot is done well , I was just disappointed that this isn't really a thriller in the normal way and I'd say if you want something frightening you might want to look elsewhere.As a drama though it works quite well and it held my attention till the end. There are some flash back scenes which provide more of the traditional thrills associated with serial killer movies.. but they're just flashbacks. It would have been great if the director had more of these scenes woven in to the story to remind us of what a truly despicable and frightening person Gacy was and why the protagonist should be scared, but he didn't and it is a decent enough watch all the same.

xXMassHysteriaXx Based on the true story of 18 year old college student Jason Moss (Jesse Moss), who finds himself in way over his head when he begins a relationship with notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy (William Forsythe). As part of a term paper for his criminology class, Moss sends a letter to Gacy on death row, portraying himself as vulnerable with the hopes of eventually gaining his trust and getting inside the mind of this killer to possibly learn more about his crimes. A relationship between the two begins through letters and eventually phone calls, as Jason tries not to lose his own identity while being brought into Gacy's world.Jesse Moss, whom I'd only seen previously in smaller roles, most notably "Ginger Snaps", shows he can hold his own as a lead. The real stand out, however, was William Forsythe. Remarkably intense and creepy, he seemed to embody John Wayne Gacy. It was one of the best portrayals I've seen of Gacy to date and rivaled that of Brian Dennehy's.

mindcat This is a difficult movie to watch. I rented it over the holiday week for entertainment.I felt the movie draws the viewer into the emotional sea of conflict and any flick that can do that, in my estimation is superior.Certain parts are very difficult because they deal with sexuality , ciminiality and morals all at once.The flick should not be rejected simply because it might to thought to be anti-gay. There were parts that I thought could pander to homophobic people.I would recommend it and advise imagine you are 18 years old and dealing with a psychological experiment where you become the bait for the vampire.