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Many viewers of Netflix’s new real crime documentary Night Stalker about serial killer Richard Ramirez I think the series goes too far with the blood and exploitation of Ramirez’s many victims.
The four-part series involved many graphic images simply based on the subject. Ramirez ended up being convicted on 13 counts of murder, five counts of attempted murder, 11 counts of sexual assault and 14 counts of theft. Its victims ranged from children to octogenarians. He attacked them with everything but the kitchen sink, using weapons, knives, withers, a machete, a wheel wrench, a hammer and his own hands.
Ramirez, who claimed to be a Satanist, was absolutely brutal in his attacks and, in the end, was sentenced to 19 death sentences.
However, the new Netflix documentary, while fascinating (I watched it), seems to delight in showing crime scene photos of Ramirez’s victims with minimal censorship – something that many viewers believe goes too far and shows little sympathy. for the deceased.
Watching the new Netflix Night Stalker series. There is no need to include photos of the victim’s crime scene and photos of blood splatters in slow motion, it is not necessary.
– Danielle Voss (@DanVoss) January 13, 2021
I agree. People like to see clotted blood, and others will take care of it. But at one point, ethics must prevail over desire for viewers / money in entertainment manufacturers’ decisions. There are undoubtedly other killers who could be “excited” to watch.
– Nehmo Sergheyev (@Nehmo) January 14, 2021
We started watching the Night Stalker show and I feel like it’s SOOOO explorer. The amount they use for crime scene photos is downright gross. So focused on being stylized
– jazz 🍔 (@ sleeper9) January 15, 2021
Currently watching the documentary Night Stalker and I never felt so scared … and also how could this documentary have the victims’ families talking so lovingly and highly of the victims and they BOOM show photos of the actual crime scene photos ?!
– jordiXXX 🦂 (@shedesires_sin) January 15, 2021
the stalker doc night is quite problematic too. he sinisterly recycles photos of victims of crime scenes as if they were the opening credits for a David Fincher film, not real life. it’s a shame, because the story is very good, but I think these real crime clichés need to be followed
– thomas hobbs (@thobbsjourno) January 14, 2021
Netflix’s NIGHT STALKER: THE HUNT FOR A SERIAL KILLER is a well made version of a scary summer in LA. But, unlike most prestigious true crimes, it does not criticize law enforcement. It also happily displays horrible crime scene images on the screen.
My review: https://t.co/bSW8ac0vPh
– eric anders (@MrEAnders) January 12, 2021
They are not wrong. However, it is not very surprising, given the nature of Ramirez’s crimes.
In an interview (below) discussing the making of the documentary series, director Tiller Russell discussed how he tried not to glorify Richard Ramirez or his crimes.
Interestingly, one way Russell says that they tried not to celebrate Ramirez was even saying his name until the police discovered his identity.
[Possible spoilers below. Perfect to watch after you’ve gotten through the entire four-part series.]