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beautiful
devilishly funny
edgar allen poe-like horror on speed
great acting
horror
one of the best performances of the fringe
visually stunning
atmospheric
brutal
creepy
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peter kurten
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serial killer
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thought-provoking
TAYLOR WINTERS
haunting.net
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June 10, 2017
“The case ended on April the 23rd, 1931. The jury retired for an hour and a half. Peter was sentenced to death 9 times. The judge said that Peter’s crimes had been committed in cold blood, and that during the trial he had created the impression of cleverness, calmness, and considered deliberation. ‘Peter Kurten’, he said, ‘is normal’.”
As human beings, we define ourselves by that which we are not. Sometimes this distinction translates as a list of exceptional abilities: rational thought, language, building skyscrapers. Other times, it is what we don’t do that seems most critical to our distinction from the natural world: Humans don’t kill each other for fun. We don’t eat each other humans. We don’t engage in rape as our primary mode...
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ERIC WENTZ
certified reviewer
June 11, 2017
Like venuring deeply into the circus freakshow of the human psyche. Highly unsettling, but gripping, challenging, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. See this show!...
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ALANA DIETZE
certified reviewer
June 13, 2017
A fascinating story skillfully told by three strong actors with moments of genuine surprise and theater magic. Deliciously dark fun....
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MICHAEL FONTAINE
my haunt life
certified reviewer
June 13, 2017
This might be one of the darkest shows I’ve seen at Fringe…and I loved every minute of it. We see the story of Peter Kurten, a German serial Killer, through flashbacks and current time meetings with his lawyer. What I liked about this show is that even in the world of being politically correct, where any little thing is scrutinized and protested, they followed through with showing some of the violence that Kurten had used. This is so important to do to make an impact. It was not exploitative, but emotional. You felt for these characters and the trauma they’ve been through.
We see Kurten play the role of master manipulator with his lawyer. Yes, this story is about Kurten, but it’s also the story of Jutus Wehner, his lawyer. We experience W...
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LAUREN GORSKI
certified reviewer
June 14, 2017
Excellent acting, great use of space, and strong tone. ...
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MICHELLE HOLMES
certified reviewer
June 14, 2017
This show should definitely be seen, but be ready to hear some things that might be more than you bargained for (and if you're sensitive to animals, and I am, then be prepared). But if you're ready for a challenge to your mind and senses, this is the production for you. The performances couldn't have been more mesmerizing and committed. And the direction was spot on....
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RICHARD ABRAHAM
certified reviewer
June 14, 2017
Unique, thoughtful and creatively ambitious. I enjoyed....
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KIM VAN NESS
certified reviewer
June 14, 2017
This was a sharp, focused and driven show and delivered in every possible way. A must-see....
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AUSTIN IREDALE
certified reviewer
June 18, 2017
A breathless assault, a dark dark dark psychological thriller that makes the audience culpable in all the horror unfolding on stage. A first-rate inquisition of our darkest tendencies. ...
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MINDY PFEIFFER
certified reviewer
June 19, 2017
A riveting performance by all three actors, I was completely mesmerized by this play. The fact that Peter Kurten was a real person really added to the drama, and the whole concept of what is or is not normal was something my husband and I talked about all the way home. This play is the best play we have seen at this year's Fringe, if it gets extended, don't miss it!...
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