Is the title long enough for ya? Jeez.

Came out on Netflix today.

Effron does a good job as Ted Bundy and Phil Collins' daughter plays his girlfriend and shes nice to look at and does a good job as well.

If you're expecting to see alot of murder you will be dissapointed. The movie isn't about the actual murders and more about Bundy's facade and how he acted around those he didn't brutally murder. It deals alot with his relationship with his girlfriend, his escapes from prison and his trial that lead to his death penalty, all the while maintaining his innocence.

The final scene between his girlfriend and himself is really powerful. I only knew Effron from those musicals he made for teens and some other shitty movies. Didn't know he could actually act so props to him.

I wish there was more murder but I get what they were going for. Solid flick. Check it out.

Did you watch the Bundy Tapes? If not do so,will send chills down the spine.
Did you notice who played the head cop?

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Yes and Yes.

The movie does a pretty good job at not taking too many liberties. The final scene never happened but it's still a great scene.

Wow. Suck more dick why don't ya.

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I thought the Bundy Tapes were overhyped. Basically a rehash of his "career". Not too much added by the tapes.

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this is a really good film. i think some of the criticism i've read (i'm looking at you, AV Club) is coming from those misinterpreting the film's message:

this is about the seduction, misdirection and an outright lie of a life ted bundy lived. underneath that is the reality, which is kept close to the vest thanks to the sheer fucking amazing performance by zac efron. he keeps himself in check so much you wonder if ted bundy is possessing him.

bundy was all about disguising and subterfuge. that's where the meat of this film is. it's told from a perspective that, if you don't know bundy's life, you'd think he *was* innocent. there are vague hints at his guilt, some various tosses of evidence. but ultimately, he is so convinced he's innocent...he's convincing you he's innocent.

the main character of this film is his long-term gf, who did believe he was innocent. and that's where the breadth of the theme is: so many people were duped by the guy. he charmed so many people.

this generation wants to really pan the guy as "just another white guy" who worked the system. but that's undermining him. was he a genius? not in the educated sense. but holy shit did he have a genius way of exploiting his averageness. he made you believe he was so average he could never do the things he was accused of. and that's what made him so dangerous.

efron's facial expressions in that last (highly fictional) scene while he's on death row (oh yeah spoiler...) is what makes this a really strong film. beneath that kind, gentle exterior was a madman, serial rapist and killer, begging to jump out of his own skin. and the text that provides the epilogue just underlines what bundy's lie was all about: he never wanted to be *convicted*, *guilty*. even when he confessed, he talked about the killings in 3rd person. he was the ultimate sociopath and psychopath.

the title of the film perfectly sums it up (even though it's a mouthful): that is part of the judge's reading of the verdict. throughout the film, the "audience" is led to believe that this is all just a misunderstanding. but when the verdict is read, we get that quote..."extremely wicked, shockingly evil and vile"...as if it's being revealed for the first time. he's opening the cover of his book and being judged for what he really is with those words.

so AV gets it wrong. it's not a misfire. it's a total success.

out of

Awesome review W_Z. I noticed we see horror/killer movies alike alot and even when I disagree with you (A Quiet Place) I still respect your opinions on horror.

Glad to see you liked the movie and the final scene. That scene was intense.

You're way better at words than I. Check out this movie, guys.