"Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. This is the story before that story."

2017

1h 47m

6.5(610 votes)

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Crime

Overview

Jeffrey Dahmer struggles with a difficult family life as a young boy. During his teenage years he slowly transforms, edging closer to the serial killer he was to become.

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Cast & Crew

41 members

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Ross Lynch

Jeffrey Dahmer

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Alex Wolff

John 'Derf' Backderf

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Anne Heche

Joyce Dahmer

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Dallas Roberts

Lionel Dahmer

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Liam Koeth

Dave Dahmer

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Nancy Telzerow

Carol Backderf

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Tommy Nelson

Neil

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Harrison Holzer

Mike

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Brigid Naughton

Melody

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Cameron McKendry

Moose

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Katie Stottlemire

Penny

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Brady M.K. Dunn

Bossy

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Jake Ingrassia

Gooch

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Michael Ryan Boehm

Shorty

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Ben Zgorecki

Bully Jock

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Dontez James

Charlie Smith

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Miles Robbins

Lloyd Figg

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Gabriela Novogratz

Lisa Watkins

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Jack DeVillers

Oliver Zlatka

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Dave Sorboro

Steven Hicks

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Joey Prines

Snarky Slacker

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Kris Smith

Ms Bowles

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Adam Kroloff

Mr Burlman

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Christopher Mele

Mr Fedele

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Joey Vee

Mr Hicks

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Tom Lepera

Mr Lapolla

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Vincent Kartheiser

Dr Matthews

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Maryanne Nagel

Mrs Woodard

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Sydney Meyer

Bridget

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Lauren Rhodes

Aide

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Tom Luce

Vice President Walter Mondale

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Carmen Gangale

Grocery Store Manager

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Shane Patrick O'Neill

Restaurant Manager

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Joe Fishel

Market Shopper

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Andrew Gorell

English Teacher

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Susan Bennett

Musical Director

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Nicholas Hulstine

Prom Photographer

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Zachary Davis Brown

Freshman Boy

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Lily Kozub

Freshman Girl

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Clayton Frank

Bus Student 1 (uncredited)

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Lou Consolo

Mall Shopper (uncredited)

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