“Boston Strangler” (2023)
<p>Despite my lifelong affinity for all things true crime and historic serial killers who’s repugnant acts have become burned into our universal consciousness if only by the monikers given them by newspapers and television media alike, I was rather disappointed with this <strong><em>“Inspired by a true story”</em></strong> depiction of the manhunt for the <strong><em>“Boston Phantom”</em></strong> who quickly morphed into the forever to be known Boston Strangler.</p>
<p>Written and directed by Matt Ruskin in his fifth feature length cinematic release since his debut in 2001 with the documentary <em>Glen of the Downs</em>, the yellow/green hue of the mid to late 1960’s is all here as is the sexism and misogyny of the time both within and outside of a busy local newspaper office seeking the latest headline grabbing news of the stalker preying on the vulnerable in their own Bostonian homes. A star cameo turn of gruffness and distance from Chris Cooper is also present and correct,</p>
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