From Manson to Dahmer: discussing maniacs in the "Watcher"

And again, good news for those who like to tickle their nerves - the next issue of The Caretaker about maniacs in the cinema is already here. In this episode, the hosts dive into psychology, figure out how ethical it is to transfer the images of real serial killers and other criminals to the screen, talk about about which horror characters were inspired by famous maniacs, and are also trying to find out why the filmmakers have such an interest in Jeffrey Dahmer and what is wrong with Danila Bagrov.

01:19 - is it normal from the point of view of morality to film the stories of maniacs from real life.

10:11 How criminals become cult figures over time.

16:54 - about serial killers from the movies and their real prototypes.

26:47 - why Hollywood loves everything that is connected with Charles Manson and his famous "family" so much.

36:56 - whether the character of Sergei Bodrov from the movie "Brother" fits the criteria of a maniac.

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