'Zodiac Killer Project' is a new film from director Charlie Shackleton, revealing the clichés of the true crime genre. Initially aiming to create a standard docudrama on the Zodiac Killer, Shackleton's plans were thwarted when he lost the rights to his source material. Instead, he pivoted to craft a self-aware narrative that parodies the typical elements found in cold case documentaries, presenting a humorous and critical exploration of the genre and its often exploitative nature while reflecting on the creative process behind it.
The finished product comes off something like a vlog, in which Shackleton narrates how he would have made the film while making fun of the visual storytelling clichés that define the genre.
Charlie Shackleton decided he'd carry on with an entirely different type of film - one that skewers the true crime genre he had hoped would make him a quick buck.
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