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SLENDER MAN: THE UNTOLD STORY
MOTIVE TO MURDER Fascinating murder cases that have made headlines around the world
An extraordinary documentary about how a fictional internet character drove two young girls to kill A hit for Reelz, increasing the channel’s average viewership by 54% Licensed to territories including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, France, Spain, and across Scandinavia He began as the internet version of a campfire ghost story; a homicidal creature called ‘Slender Man’, an unnaturally tall and thin man with a featureless white face, dressed in a black suit. So long as he remained fictional, he was harmless. However, for two 12-year-old girls, ‘Slender Man’ became a very real obsession. One day they lured a young friend into the woods and stabbed her 19 times. Miraculously she survived, and the police caught her would-be killers. This gripping film documents this fascinating case and trial. With exclusive interviews from the police, lawyers, and psychologists, it asks some uncomfortable questions. The girls believed they were killing for ‘Slender Man’, but what really drove them to attempt murder? Should children be tried as adults? Can society punish someone for being mentally ill? And is ‘Slender Man’ becoming more than just fiction? 93
FACTUAL / CRIME & INVESTIGATION 1 x 120’ Produced by Dorsey Pictures for Reelz (US) More info
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‘Motive to Murder’ takes a fascinating, fast-paced and forensic look into some of the real-life murder cases that have made headlines around the world: from crimes of passion and opportunistic slayings, to motiveless murders and acts of terrorism. The deadly widow behind five murdered husbands. A religious cult’s mass suicide deep in the South American jungle. The prominent political family implicated in the mysterious murder of a British businessman in China. Each episode profiles a compelling True Crime story, viewing it from every possible angle, from motive to murder to the criminal investigation. FACTUAL / CRIME & INVESTIGATION 48 x 22’ Produced by Bellum Entertainment for Escape (US) More info
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THE GREATEST CRIMES OF ALL TIME History’s most shocking crime stories ‘The Greatest Crimes of All Time’ shines a fascinating spotlight on the murders, heists, kidnappings and extortions that have thrilled the world. Each episode explores four of history’s most heinous, twisted and unusual criminal cases and their perpetrators, from the cleverest bank robbers to legendary mob bosses, infamous female killers and notorious serial killers. Who was the deadly drug dealer who became one of the world’s richest men? Which dramatic bank heist played out live on TV? How did a serial killer slay 13 victims in only one year? All these questions and more are answered with the aid of high-profile expert interviews and eye-witness testimonies from those who were directly involved in the cases. FACTUAL / CRIME & INVESTIGATION 10 x 48’ Produced by Maximus Film GmbH for kabel eins (Germany) More info
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