As a true crime fanatic, I have to say Netflix’s Monster series really shook things up when it hit screens in 2022. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, it’s become a huge draw, and each season – focusing on figures like Jeffrey Dahmer, the Menendez brothers, and Ed Gein – has sparked a ton of discussion, and sometimes, controversy. Now, while we’re all waiting for Season 4, The Legend of Lizzie Borden, Paramount+ has dropped a new true crime show that’s the perfect thing to tide us over.
If you enjoyed the docuseries Monster, you’ll likely be captivated by Handsome Devil: The Charming Killer, which premiered on Paramount+ on January 20th. The series explores the case of Wade Wilson, a Florida man found guilty of the 2019 murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. Wilson, dubbed the “Deadpool Killer” because of his shared name with the Marvel character, unexpectedly gained a large online following after his mugshot – featuring striking tattoos and a smile – went viral, even considering the severity of his crimes.
Handsome Devil: The Charming Killer Is Part of a Huge Wave of True Crime Content
True crime has become incredibly popular lately, and Hollywood is taking advantage of this interest by making documentaries and fictional shows about famous criminals. Netflix has been a major player in this trend, with successful documentaries like The Perfect Neighbor and American Murder, and dramatizations such as the Monster series. Handsome Devil: The Charming Killer fits right into this popular genre, offering a similar viewing experience to those shows.
Both series delve into the psychology of killers, but they’re really about how true crime has become intertwined with internet culture. Whether presented as a fictional drama or a documentary, Monster and Handsome Killer show our society’s fascination with notorious criminals and how their stories become popular trends. Monster: The Ed Gein Story particularly highlighted this by pointing out how Gein’s crimes inspired famous horror movie characters in films like Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, demonstrating how Hollywood sensationalizes these events.
The increasing popularity of true crime content, and the entertainment industry’s response to it, has led to significant debate. Concerns have been raised about whether these shows exploit tragedies for entertainment, how they depict victims, and if they inadvertently celebrate criminals. Shows like the Netflix series Monster have been particularly criticized for the way they handle sensitive real-life events, the ethical issues surrounding dramatizing true crime, and the potential to cause further pain to victims’ families.
What’s New on Paramount+?
If you’re not into true crime, Paramount+ has a lot of other good shows and movies to watch this January. A big batch of new content arrived on January 1st, including favorites like 50 First Dates and the original Scream trilogy, as well as films like Baby Driver, Event Horizon, Sweeney Todd, and The Da Vinci Code.
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