Netflix has piqued interest in Jeffrey Dahmer.
Netflix’s new crime drama Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has piqued interest in convicted serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, but before Ryan Murphy and Evan Peters brought this story to life, there was Marc Meyer’s My Friend Dahmer.
Much like its successor, My Friend Dahmer garnered criticism from viewers, with some accusing it of “glamorizing” Dahmer’s crimes – even though the film didn’t directly address his killing spree (which resulted in the deaths of 17 young boys and men).
Upon the film’s release in 2018, The Guardian wrote, “It doesn’t matter if you portray them as damaged souls or psychopaths; you’re still adding to the legend.” Ironically enough, the outlet went on to compare the film to Murphy’s Emmy Award winning-series The Assassination of Gianni Versace, which was premiered roughly four years before he tackled Dahmer’s story.
All that said, here’s everything you need to know about My Friend Dahmer, including what the film is about, where to watch it, and who is in the cast.
