'We’re drawn to the human mind, we have this impulse to want to figure people out.”
19th Jul 2023
Coming up to a year after its release, the Netflix show has received a whopping 13 Emmy nominations and reignited a conversation around the ethical implications of dramatising tragedy. Thomas Jacobson, a representative of the families of Dahmer’s victims, says that this acknowledgment from the Television Academy glorifies the serial killer’s murders.
“I haven’t really pathologised why it is that I’m so interested in the darker side of things. I’ve always been a very curious person, and I think people that are drawn to this realm of content usually are. It comes from a fascination with the human mind, because when you read these stories, you begin to see the psychological reasons why people become this way, and you can’t stop burrowing down that rabbit hole.
The majority of people enjoy feeling puritanical, and through engaging with the stories of sadistic serial killers, they position themselves on something of a moral high ground. Whether we realise it or not, many of us look for any semblance of ourselves in the particular set of circumstances or behaviours that lead people to commit these crimes, and in doing so we’re able to distance ourselves from it entirely.
For Jenny, it’s all in the portrayal of the victim. Where many varieties of this kind of content are criticised for humanising the killer to an alarming degree, many gloss over the victims that were not afforded the opportunity to leave a legacy of their own.did a great job of humanising the victims, and that’s where the line of true crime content is. It’s such a fine line to tread, and that onus is on the directors and content creators.
España Últimas Noticias, España Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
July 19: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds | IMAGE.ieFrom record temperatures across Europe to the tragic deaths of an Irish father and son in Turkey, here is the July 19 news bulletin.
Leer más »
Bebe Rexha, fat-shaming and the ethics of sharing private text messages without consent | IMAGE.ieBebe Rexha leaked a private message from her boyfriend in which he discusses her 35-pound weight gain... but is sharing private text messages online without consent ever ok?
Leer más »
This traditional stone cottage oozing old world charm is on the market for €130,000 | IMAGE.ieA two-bedroom traditional stone cottage in Co Leitrim, East Barrs is a well-preserved time capsule of olden Ireland.
Leer más »
Birkenstock Bostons: How to style the fashion set's favourite clogs | IMAGE.ieA sort of hybrid slipper/shoe, Birkenstock Boston clogs have surged in popularity in recent years, establishing themselves as a fashion favourite
Leer más »
Ardmore, the Irish hotspot adopted by Olivia Wilde | IMAGE.ieA seaside village nestled along the coast of Waterford, Ardmore has become a popular summer staycation spot in recent years – even Hollywood royalty Olivia Wilde is a fan
Leer más »