Zodiac Killer Project

Zodiac Killer Project

2025 · 92 min · ★ 6.2 · Documentary, Crime

Against the backdrop of deserted spaces, a filmmaker explores his abandoned Zodiac Killer documentary, delving into the true crime genre's inner workings at a saturation point.

Directed by Charlie Shackleton

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