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Zodiac Killer Project

2025 · 92 min

A wry, self-aware essay on true-crime obsession that drifts through empty spaces, more thoughtful than thrilling.

Directed by
Charlie Shackleton
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Starring
Charlie Shackleton, Guy Robbins, Lee Nicholas Harris
Overview
Against the backdrop of deserted spaces, a filmmaker explores his abandoned Zodiac Killer documentary, delving into the true crime genre's inner workings at a saturation point.

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Directed by
Charlie Shackleton
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Starring
Charlie Shackleton, Guy Robbins, Lee Nicholas Harris
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • obsession
    • media
    • art
    • mystery
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror2
    Humour3
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension3
    Darkness5
    Complexity7
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary, crime
    Directed by
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    Starring
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    Music
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    Cinematography
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    Runtime
    92 min
    Country
    United States of America, United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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