The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story

September. 17,2020      
Rating:
6.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Known as a “kindly killer”, this documentary details Nilsen’s moves between 1978 and 1983, after which he admitted to killing as many as 15 young men.

David Tennant as  Narrator (voice)
David Wilson as  Himself

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Reviews

WasAnnon
2020/09/17

Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

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Smartorhypo
2020/09/18

Highly Overrated But Still Good

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Acensbart
2020/09/19

Excellent but underrated film

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Beanbioca
2020/09/20

As Good As It Gets

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