Charlie Shackleton's failed documentary project explores the complexities of creating a narrative around the Zodiac Killer, winning the NEXT Innovator Award at Sundance 2025.
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Charlie Shackleton's failed documentary project explores the complexities of creating a narrative around the Zodiac Killer, winning the NEXT Innovator Award at Sundance 2025.
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Synopsis
Charlie Shackleton stands at the center of a failed documentary project about the Zodiac Killer. The film chronicles his attempts to create a narrative around the infamous serial killer while grappling with the challenges of the true crime genre. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2025, where it won the NEXT Innovator Award. The film later screened at several festivals, including True/False and South by Southwest, before its release in U.S. cities like New York and San Francisco in late 2025.
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The GuardianCharlie Shackleton’s would-be film about the serial killer salvages success with this funny and insightful work.
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Why Watch
- See Charlie Shackleton's unique take on true crime.
- Find out why it won the NEXT Innovator Award.
- Meet the challenges of documentary filmmaking.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on January 27, 2025, at Sundance Film Festival.
- Zodiac Killer Project won the NEXT Innovator Award at its premiere.
- It screened at True/False Film Festival on February 28, 2025.
- The film was acquired by Music Box Films for US distribution in April 2025.
- It received a Metacritic score of 73 out of 100 based on 20 critics.
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Who directed the Zodiac Killer Project?
Charlie Shackleton directed, produced, and edited the Zodiac Killer Project.
What award did Zodiac Killer Project win at the Sundance Film Festival?
It won the NEXT Innovator Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
What was the Rotten Tomatoes score for Zodiac Killer Project?
On Rotten Tomatoes, 90% of 67 critics' reviews are positive.
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