ZODIAC KILLER

Nov 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Unraveling the Zodiac: A Fresh Take on True Crime

The Zodiac Killer case has been the subject of many documentaries, but Charlie Shackleton's "Zodiac Killer Project" is different. It's not just another retelling of the same old story. Shackleton is known for his unique approach to filmmaking. His previous work, "The Afterlight, " was a one-of-a-kind film that was designed to slowly disappear with each screening. Sh...

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Strange Tale of the Zodiac Killer Project

"Zodiac Killer Project, " a film by Charlie Shackleton, is an intriguing exploration of our culture's fascination with true crime stories. The film began as a planned documentary about former police officer Lyndon Lafferty, who believed he encountered the infamous Zodiac Killer. However, the project was abruptly halted when Lafferty's family backed out. Instead of ma...

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Jan 28 2025CRIME

The Unrealized Zodiac Documentary: A Filmmaker’s True-Crime Lament

When Charles Shackleton's meticulously planned documentary on the Zodiac killer was abruptly canceled, he turned his frustration into a fascinating confession. Dubbed “Zodiac Killer Project, ” the filmmaker shares his potential masterpiece's outline. It's a critique of the true-crime genre's formulaic nature and a reflection on the struggles of independent filmmaking...

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Jan 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

David Fincher's 'Zodiac': A Crime Thriller That Almost Gets It Right

David Fincher's 2007 crime thriller, "Zodiac", tells the story of detectives and reporters hunting down the infamous Zodiac Killer. Despite its high praise for historical accuracy, there's one mistake that sticks out like a sore thumb. Former homicide detective Pat Postiglione pointed out a crucial error while speaking with Insider. In the movie, Mark Ruffalo's chara...

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Sep 06 2024CRIME

Is Arthur Leigh Allen *Really* the Zodiac Killer? A New Docuseries Claims So.

Netflix is diving back into the murky waters of the Zodiac Killer case with a new three-part docuseries, 'This Is the Zodiac Speaking.' The series promises to shed new light on the decades-old mystery, focusing on Arthur Leigh Allen, the only person ever officially named a suspect. But before you jump to conclusions, consider this: Could the series be overlooking cru...

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