: The movie began production in January 1992—before Dahmer’s trial had even concluded—and was filmed secretly in various California locations, including Burbank, Malibu, and Ventura.
: Crew's performance is often described as "creepy" and "underrated". He uses a flat, monotone voice-over that critics noted gives the film a gritty, almost snuff-like aesthetic. The Secret Life: Jeffrey Dahmer
: Many viewers describe the film as having a "90s product" feel, with low-budget production values and a synth-heavy score that adds to its disturbing, voyeuristic tone. Accuracy vs. Exploitation : The movie began production in January 1992—before
: Writer and star Carl Crew reportedly spent over 1,000 hours researching newspaper clippings and court transcripts to build the screenplay. : Many viewers describe the film as having
: The story is told entirely from Dahmer's perspective, tracking 14 years of his life, starting from his discharge from the military and his move into his grandmother's house.
The film uses a distinctive, episodic structure narrated by Dahmer himself.