The life and times of Jeffrey Dahmer have captivated audiences for years as the details surrounding his real-life, gruesome crimes are more troubling than any tale any screenwriter could ever have conjured up.
Evan Peters has stepped in to take on the role of Jeffrey Dahmer in the Netflix Series Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. In 1992, Dahmer was convicted of the murder and dismemberment of 15 boys and men in Milwaukee during a 20 year stretch of time, from the '70s to the '90s. His tale is one of necrophilia, cannibalism, and horrific details of real-life terror. He was sentenced to 15 life terms in prison, with no chance of parole, but after just 2 years behind bars, he was murdered while incarcerated.
People reports that this thrilling adventure is being filmed right now, and here's everything we know about how Peters is bringing Dahmer back to life for this Netflix special.
8 Details About The Cast
Evan Peters is taking on the heavy role of Jeffrey Dahmer, and fans can also expect to see Niecy Nash, Penelope Ann Miller, and Richard Jenkins on screen as part of the epic recreation of this tale. Nash takes on the role of Glenda Cleveland, who is the neighbor that tried repeatedly to alert police to the erratic and troubling behavior that Dahmer was exhibiting. Anne Miller and Richard Jenkins are playing the role of Dahmer's parents; Joyce and Lionel. The last person that Dahmer had intended to victimize and the one that got away, is being played by Shaun J Brown. Colin Ford will also appear.
7 It Will Be An Accurate Portrayal Of Real Events
There have been many other portrayals of the horrific acts Dahmer executed on his victims. However, this one is going to be a very true-to-form depiction of real-life events. The storyline is not going to stray away from the actual facts that unfolded.
In fact, Peters immersed himself heavily in this role by learning and reading excessively about the life and times of one of the worst serial killers in American history. People reports him as saying; "I've read so much, I've watched so much, I've seen so much, and at a certain point, you've got to say, 'All right, that's enough.' There are beautifully written scripts. You can have all the backstory you want, but at the end of the day we're not making a documentary." This Netflix series will focus on being an accurate depiction of information with an entertainment-based twist.
6 Focus Is Put On The Numerous Times Dahmer Was Released
Unlike many other films and documentaries that have focused on Jeffrey Dahmer's life, this Netflix series is going to put increased focus on the numerous times that Dahmer was detained, only to then be released by the police. Evan Peters is set to dramatize the 10 various instances in which Dahmer was nearly charged, but was ultimately apprehended and then ultimately let go.
Telling the tale will shine a light on the numerous times Dahmer could have, and should have, been prevented from taking the lives of other innocent victims.
5 Issues Of White Privilege Will Be Addressed
Another point of focus that this series will take is that of the white privilege that Jeffrey Dahmer was able to take advantage of. The spotlight is being put on the fact that his clean-cut looks and his put-together demeanor was matched with the privilege of his white skin, to keep him just below the radar. The mere fact that he was a middle-aged white man and not a person of color resulted in Dahmer's release; not just once, but several times. He was able to evade arrest for quite some time, eventually enabling him to continue to execute his heinous crimes.
4 It's Designed Purely For Entertainment
During recent interviews, Evan Peters has made it abundantly clear that Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story is not intended to be a documentary. In spite of the fact that extra care was taken to ensure the story being told is factually correct, the ideas is for this to be presented in an entertainment-based manner. There have been a few adjustments to the storyline that are not true-to-life depictions, but the producers were careful to ensure they were entertainment additives based on the overall factually-based information they know about Dahmer.
Peters maintains; “This is very clearly a TV show meant for entertainment.”
3 The Gory Details Won't Be The Main Feature
There is certainly no escaping the fact that the crimes committed by Dahmer were attractive to film makers and producers due to the fact that they were so heinous and outrageous in nature. The gory details are perfect for audiences that are looking to be gripped with horrifying details, but they will not be fully fleshed out in this version of the tale.
Instead, the focus is going to be more on the fact that the crimes were allowed to occur and continue to occur while there were an abundance of opportunities to end the crime spree. The intricate, gory details surrounding each crime won't be the focus of the film.
2 The Story Is Told From Jeffrey Dahmer's Perspective
When it comes to tone and storyline, this tale is going to be told from the perspective of Jeffrey Dahmer himself. Evan Peters is going to embody the serial killer and tell the tale as though it were Dahmer himself that was walking the audience through the various crimes and horrors that he was responsible for.
The elements and details of each killing spree are going to unfold from the perspective of the killer.
1 It Will Be A 10-Episode Series
If this sounds like it's of interest, fans should be aware that they only have 10 addictive episodes at their disposal. Monster: The Jefferey Dahmer Story is going to unfold as a 10-episode series tale. Each episode will connect flawlessly and seamlessly with the next, with a 10-episode cap enforced on the tale. Ian Brennan is the screenwriter that will weave the story through the 10 episodes, as Evan Peters arrives in the living rooms of fans across the globe, taking on the role of one of the most heinous murderers the country has ever seen.