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ETHAN ERWIN
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June 24, 2024
A clever and thrilling mystery that delves into our fascination with true crime and "unsolvable" murders....
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JOSEPH LAVELLE
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June 24, 2024
A look back at the Jack the Ripper murders from present day, it’s a striking reminder that the subjects of every popular true crime podcast and Netflix serial killer documentary were real human victims, innocent lives cut short, and just how easily these atrocities get turned into fodder for entertainment especially when victims are of a marginalized group easy to other.
In For a Penny humanizes the victims making for a sorrowful tale while also providing a glimmer of hope that, distinct from the fascinated masses studying such crimes from their couches to pass a Wednesday night, there are others who dedicate themselves to such study with an urgent sense of duty to understand and put an end to the ever looming threat of such horrors in our ...
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JAY DUTCHER
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June 23, 2024
A compelling and well-directed drama examining the legend and theories of notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper through a CSI lens. Clearly a labor of love by the whole team, this show touts amazing performances, complicated characters, and stunning visuals. ...
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RICHARD LEVINSON
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June 24, 2024
A fun and appropriately creepy dive into time travel and serial murder .. great performances. ...
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MARK SELDIS
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June 23, 2024
This is a very clever and enjoyable piece. I can't wait for the sequel (or the Netflix series)....
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JAMES FERRERO
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June 22, 2024
In For A Penny is a haunting, funny, and ultimately mind-bending experience as it asks the bigger questions of what being saved really means. Especially in the face of unrelenting terror. Strong performances, creative tech, I want to see more!...
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BRETT MOORE
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June 17, 2024
An interesting concept and a fun addition to the Jack the Ripper mythos!...
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LAURA SCRUGGS
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June 21, 2024
Delicious, lovely weaving of history and wonder....
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PAM EBERHARDT
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June 10, 2024
Entertaining and felt like watching a cool short film in a theatre. I could see this concept being a tv show too!...
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JOE JORDAN
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June 20, 2024
A surprising, chilling, delightful true crime tale full of laughter and pathos, featuring solid performances all around, and that left me with plenty to chew on afterward....
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