The Zodiac Killer Project, born from an unexpected blindside over rights, offers a fresh take on true crime by focusing on Lyndon E. Lafferty’s pursuit to uncover alleged cover-ups regarding the Zodiac Killer. Instead of following standard tropes, filmmaker Shackleton uses humor and introspection to deconstruct the genre's common clichés. While it may not deliver constant thrills or traditional visuals, it provides a unique commentary about the absurdity in the genre, allowing audiences to appreciate true crime's pull without feeling guilty for their fascination.
"I feel like all these things are basically built to the same model now. The same sorts of images pop up again and again... It kind of sets up everything and nothing."
"Zodiac Killer Project is not exactly a thrill-a-minute... but it is an amusing deconstruction of something most of us watch."
"Shackleton clearly sets this tone. After offering up some particularly harsh words about the ethics of Netflix's Dahmer series, Shackleton also exclaims, 'Yeah, it was good. Evan Peters!'"
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