{"id":202853,"date":"2023-08-30T21:50:51","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T00:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gay.blog.br\/?p=202853"},"modified":"2023-09-21T19:50:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T22:50:20","slug":"the-netflix-series-dahmer-had-scenes-altered-to-prevent-empathy-for-the-killer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gay.blog.br\/en\/culture\/movies-tv-and-shows\/the-netflix-series-dahmer-had-scenes-altered-to-prevent-empathy-for-the-killer\/","title":{"rendered":"The Netflix series “Dahmer” had scenes altered to prevent empathy for the killer"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Netflix<\/strong> series “Dahmer: An American Cannibal”<\/strong><\/a> had scenes altered with the aim of preventing the audience from developing empathy for the serial killer<\/em><\/span> Jeffrey Dahmer<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The project, based on a true story, was created by filmmaker<\/span> Ryan Murph<\/b><\/a>y and stars actor<\/span> Evan Peters<\/b><\/a> as the protagonist. The plot revolves around the cases of Jeffrey Dahmer<\/b><\/a>., Dahmer<\/strong> was a serial killer who terrorized the United States between 1978 and 1991, targeting gay men. He confessed to murdering 17 young men, with his crimes involving rape, necrophilia, and cannibalism.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Scene from “Dahmer: An American Cannibal” (Photo: Reproduction\/Netflix)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stephanie Filo<\/strong>, one of the producers of the series, revealed in an interview with Variety<\/strong><\/a> this month that the production took measures to ensure that the portrayal of the events did not inappropriately glamorize or humanize the criminal.<\/p>\n

One of the scenes that underwent alterations occurs during Christmas when Dahmer returns from the military to have dinner with his parents. The scene was shortened, and other situations were introduced to provide context for the crimes committed by the killer. The approach was designed to highlight the disturbing aspects of Dahmer’s behavior, rather than focusing on moments that could generate empathy.<\/p>\n

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Evan Peters plays gay serial killer in Ryan Murphy’s new series – Reproduction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stephanie Filo explained: “This intercutting of seeing the strange things he had already done helped provide context to the terrible things that were happening, rather than just having a guy hanging out with his parents”.<\/em><\/p>\n

Another scene that received special attention is the one where impactful statements from the victims are read. Stephanie Filo expressed her responsibility in ensuring that these scenes were treated with respect for the real individuals involved. She stated that the series went through several edits to find the right tone and not cause further distress to the families of the victims.<\/p>\n