Synopsis
Biopic about notorious American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, taking place in both the past and the present.
Scores
Overall Score
43.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
50.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
25.5%
Review Aggregate
57.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 70% of 37 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, dark, suspenseful. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotdarksuspensefullightheartedromanticupliftingtragic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Renner | 2002 | $14,000 | $25,000 | (est) |
| Artel Great | 2002 | $9,000 | $15,000 | (est) |
| Matt Newton | 2002 | $7,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Dion Basco | 2002 | $5,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Bruce Davison | 2002 | $5,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count41
Rotten Tomatoes audience score40.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating5.6
IMDb votes12,206
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $144,008 | $251,113 |
| International | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $144,008 | $251,113 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $72,004 | $125,557 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $5,000 | $8,719 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $5,139,000 | $8,961,113 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $9,582,000 | $16,708,579 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $64,804 | $113,001 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $14,862,808 | $25,916,969 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $250,000 | $435,937 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $115,000 (est) | $200,531 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $595,000 | $1,037,529 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $1,084,000 | $1,890,221 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $50,000 | $87,187 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $2,094,000 | $3,651,405 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $12,768,808 | $22,265,564 |
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