15 Killings (2020) User Reviews (26)

Odd

[baunacholi-86159 · 2/10 · 12 September 2021]

Not sure what the intention of 15 killings was. Entertain? In this case it missed the mark since there is no suspense or captivating story - aside from the repetitive pattern of office, bar, kill.

Psychological aspect? Maybe, but here it lacks the refined way of e.g mindhunter - a tv series, superior in all aspects.

Portraying an emotional side ?

If so, i didn't get it either. The victims and there tragedy and pain are just put out there. I personally missed the emphatic angle.

Overall a wooden attempt almost on the verge of cartoonish if, well if it wasn't for the suffering the 15 young man had to go through.

Interesting story and good acting, but slow movie

[martinjkristiansen · 4/10 · 27 August 2021]

But I really don't understand why they killed the dog in the end. That's sad...

It's basically just a bad Dennis Nilsen biopic.

[suspicouslookingmole · 2/10 · 30 August 2021]

The acting is not great but fine I guess but the writing really thinks it did something with outdated and harmful fear mongering about anti-social personality disorder takes which they call either sociopathy or psychopathy, I don't remember which but they are wrong either way and it really contributed nothing regardless.

I feel like if you want to know about Dennis Nilsen then find a documentary or that mini series with the doctor who guy because this just sort of used the real world crimes as a story board and isn't really even about the actual crimes.

The basic facts of Dennis Nilsen's life and crimes are there but presented in a way that was not anything particularly interesting to watch and when it comes right down to it they made me look at poop and reminded me the Dennis Nilsen had a dog that was euthanasized unnecessarily. Justice for bleep(they called her sleep in the movie but the real dog was named bleep and she was a good dog who did nothing wrong and deserved better) and skip this movie unless you want to see a man throw a cup of poop. No judgment if you do but I wish I had known about it so.i could have not seen that bit.

Don't bother.

[lbrown-47458 · 1/10 · 16 January 2021]

An absolute waste of time. A very poor adaption of a British TV series about Dennis. The acting was that bad I thought it was deliberate.

generous

[dlbottla · 1/10 · 9 February 2021]

Ok, you have to throw out any ratings on here above a 7, they are all BS and most likely tied to the movies. Mindhunter, really. Should not even be mentioned in the same breath... Wait for a free release and save your money. Wow, movies really really suck in past year... put actors on vaccine list so they can get back to work please, oh and writers and directors lol...

seriously....

Not bad as serial killer movies go

[diangel55 · 5/10 · 7 September 2021]

This movie reminded me of Dennis Nielsen and John Wayne Gacy. The pathology and actions are very similar to these two serial killers, but the demeanor is more towards Dennis Nielsen. I don't think the movie was that bad and it was actually pretty interesting and some spots. For those who follow serial killers stories this movie is for you.

80's style of work but done too modern

[momomojojo · 3/10 · 29 April 2021]

What is the core of the story?

Like the 80's style but did not execute it good enough makes it vague in where it wants to go. Like how it aligned with the actions, but the actions did not do anything... it does shows how it evolves and steps, but the scientific part is hard to follow making not understandable where it wants to go. Is it entertainment or knowledgeable?

Everything is done very low quality making it not pleasant to watch.... pity could be so much more...

Plodding ......

[pattie7459 · 5/10 · 22 January 2021]

When you wish the title was " 3 killings " .....this will send you to sleep , boring and repetitive come to mind,..... but maybe voyeurism just not my cup of tea .

Was never alive!

[davephiluk · 1/10 · 14 March 2021]

Terrible, terrible, terrible, movie! In fact calling this abomination a movie, is in itself fraudulent! My ex-students would have produced a better offering than this. Nothing can be said to redeem it, it stinks, like the rotting bodies under the floorboards, from beginning to end and in every department.

Low Budget = Low Quality. Skip it!

[chronain_9117 · 2/10 · 24 April 2022]

This is is a well made movie, but the acting is not very good at all. The casting choices were a little strange as well, as in the main character and his brother, unless one or both of them were adopted they didn't seem like they were related at all. Some scenes that were supossed to be scary or at least serious, elicited laughter, for example, the second bath tub scene with the main character and his first victim. The story needed some tune ups, it's apparently based on a real life geraman serial killer so I'd think there must be ways to add some suspense or scary aspects to the story. Overall, I think if there had been more money spent on making this movie, for better actors, better sets, etc, it could have been better.

Creepy but almost likeable killer

[mikereff-27258 · 8/10 · 4 May 2021]

While this movie is obviously a lower budget production, the story is great, the main character is super creepy but kind of likeable. If you are into serial killers you will enjoy this watch. It's a captivating tale of a sicko.

Worst movie ever

[brental-44402 · 1/10 · 26 June 2022]

I don't know why I watched more than 5 minutes; but kept thinking there would be some breakthrough. I sure hope the "actors" weren't paid. Maybe they paid the producer to be in the movie?

Horrendous acting

[lbakos · 3/10 · 13 May 2022]

If monotone characters with no depth or expression is what you want, this is the flick for you. The only believable character was the doctor. Well, maybe the main character since he was supposed to be a psychopath!

WTF Did I Just Watch

[trschreider · 1/10 · 30 March 2024]

In the universe of cinema there could not be worse acting. It's as if they the directors randomly scooped up people at the local mall and asked them if they wanted to make a movie. To say it was low budget is kind, we should have been paid to watch it. The serial killer scenes were made without benefit of how murders are actually committed or understanding of human anatomy. The best acting in the entire movie was done by the dog. I would also hazard to guess no scripts were used. The main actor, the serial killing looks like a young Powers Booth, a fact that I am sure is horrifying and an affront to the actor Powers Booth.

Worst movie ever seen

[roosterpalmer-49009 · 1/10 · 27 September 2022]

The acting, sets, costumes.....all pretty much among the absolute worst I have ever witnessed. It made me uncomfortable to watch and it was not worth the effort. Go watch paint dry instead. Or watch a bum sleep under an overpass. Watching ants build an ant mound has more excitement and better action than this travesty. I would be ashamed to say I was affiliated with it. I am even embarrassed to say I watched half of it. I do not know who made it or why they thought it would be a good idea to use talentless actors and a junior high school level set to make a movie about a serial killer, but they missed the mark completely. Hire a forensic specialist while you're at it.

Avoid at all cost!

[DerRalf · 1/10 · 9 January 2023]

This movie has the look of a 70s cheap exploitation movie. The story that is told is boring at best. The cinematography looks bland. Only one character is explored, but only on the surface. We learn absolutly nothing about motives or even the overhyped neurology basics. Anything resembling a plot is absent in this movie.

The filmmakers tried to use some clever storytelling by offscreen mentioning one keyword about psychopaths and then playing a corresponding scene from the life of the main character. The only problem is, the scenes and the keyword never seem to fit together. Usually it's just another victim and another killing. Sorry, that's just not enough to make a movie work.

One of oddest, craziest true s-killer stories ever!

[BRENTJFLORENCE · 9/10 · 15 February 2021]

This is serial killer Dennis Nilsen! Look him up! Based on true story - 😱😱😱

Down to Earth Flick

[lopezspartan · 10/10 · 13 February 2021]

Few films end better than they start. Weird but very interesting. People who are looking for sensational serial killer stay away.

Realistic

[virtuallyjosh · 10/10 · 12 February 2021]

The straightforward and chilling portrayal of a serial killer- who is your typical everyday man that could turn out be any one around us.

a little gem

[Konstantinos-adraktas · 9/10 · 22 January 2021]

One of the most upsetting films I have seen lately. Terrifying hilarious and informative at the same time. I loved Mindhunter so i was searching for films like that. the film blares the line of protagonist and antagonist in a smart way and explains the brain research behind violent criminals. I highly recommend it.

Great ending!

[craig-08807 · 8/10 · 12 February 2021]

It starts awkward, but built nicely and ends strong. I love the main character!

Solid film

[allisonmgault · 8/10 · 9 February 2021]

This is a real portrait of how boring, repetitive and absurd a killer's life is. No ingenious killer here. He calls the police on himself. I appreciate honest films. Not bad at all!

Mindhunter fans - go for it!

[eliassakellis · 9/10 · 22 January 2021]

If you were wondering why serial killers do what they do, this is a good film to start from. A very bizarre and entertaining dive into the mind of a serial killer.

A pleasant but scary surprise

[dianinco · 10/10 · 22 January 2021]

Few times am I intrigued, entertained and horrified by a main character like the one in 15 Killings! I admit it starts slow. But after the 15 minute mark this film sends you down the rabbit hole into a nightmare. Campy and cultish you will enjoy it if you are a serial killer movie fan.

Great Film

[atlasfilmpro · 10/10 · 17 January 2021]

I enjoyed this film tremendously. I like how it dives into neuroscience and is not just a one dimensional portrayal of a serial killer. The killer is human and fool of flaws, not a mastermind.