Summary

• "I Am Not A Serial Killer" is an underrated supernatural thriller with a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score.
• The film features Christopher Lloyd as a villain, showcasing his dark side in a captivating role.
• Lloyd's performance in the movie adds depth to the story, creating a satisfying twist and engaging the audience.

Indie films often manage to slide under the radar, but I Am Not A Serial Killer has proven it's worth seeking out for any supernatural thriller fans. Christopher Lloyd rose to prominence in Hollywood for his work on the Back to the Future movies where he played Doc Brown. While many people will recognize him for that role and the kooky scientist character, Lloyd is an incredibly talented actor who has been able to showcase his talents in other genres as well. In the nearly opposite role to Doc Brown's character, Lloyd has also starred as a villain in some underground hits.

And despite I Am Not A Serial Killer being an independent movie that did not receive a wide theatrical release or a blockbuster budget, the film has impressed plenty of critics at Rotten Tomatoes, who gave the movie a score of 93%. While supernatural thrillers have fallen out of favor in the last couple of decades and few new entries have managed to make any real impression, this movie, based on the novel of the same name by author Dan Wells, manages to create a chilling, atmospheric story with well-defined characters.

I Am Not A Serial Killer Is One Of The Most Underrated Supernatural Thrillers Of The 2010s

A Supernatural Thriller Worthy Of The Title

The movie follows a young man, John Wayne Cleaver, who has been diagnosed with sociopathy, which has contributed to his deep yearning to kill people. However, young Cleaver recognizes that he is unwell, and he does all he can to ensure he doesn't give in to those dark desires. Despite his best efforts, when a serial killer begins to wreak havoc in his small town, Cleaver feels his hunger deepen, and chooses to follow the killer, revealing a shocking reality.

The movie builds tension throughout, with brilliant characters who have a level of depth and personality that is frequently absent in modern horrors. In no small part, this is aided by the Christopher Lloyd as a dark and twisted villain that has his secrets exposed throughout the course of the film, and it all adds to the eeriness of the story. On the other side of Lloyd's villain, a young man who is himself trying to hold back his dark urges plays the hero, and it ultimately combines to make an outstanding film.

How Christopher Lloyd Shows His Dark Side I Am Not A Serial Killer

Christopher Lloyd Makes A Great Villain

It's also an incredible break from tradition to see the lovable and friendly Lloyd cast as a dark and demonic monster. Lloyd instead draws on his kindly expression and friendly face to draw the audience and characters like Cleaver in, before unveiling a darker side that marks a sharp contrast. This adds to the exceptionally twisty storytelling and the darkness of the villain.

Lloyd clearly enjoyed himself in the role as he freely switches between this kindly persona and the monster. While this could have been a serious risk, placing an actor who is so well known and loved in the role of the villain could have backfired, but fortunately, through his talents and the story, it builds on the tension and creates a much more satisfying twist. I Am Not A Serial Killer is well worth watching, just to see Christopher Lloyd's performance, but all the elements combine to make something that really pushes the boundaries and grips the audience throughout.