Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Zodiac.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiac_killer

Today's Wikipedia I will be discussing the Zodiac killer. I got drawn to this character for a few reasons. One, I live in the Bay Area which is where the attacks took place. And two, my mom and dad were alive and around when he was an active serial killer. Not like their lives were in any danger, but they saw the reports and everything. I've seen the movie a few times on DVD which is how I initially came across him. Me (along with a few of my friends) got kind of facsinated by him. Not that we wanted to be monsters like him, but we went online and did a lot of research on him to find out more of the story.

The movie, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo, came out in 2007, but it didn't really get that much attention. I recommend this movie to anyone because it's filled with suspense, drama, a great cast and great acting. As far as violence goes, it does have some, but not a lot compared to most serial killer movies, because it's telling the story of him, not the people he murdered. I won't spoil it for you if you don't know what happens, but basically it's a real life story about a man that was known only as the Zodiac killer. He sent cryptic messages to newspapers all around the Bay Area, talking about how he killed so-and-so and that he will never be caught. There's more to it, obviously, but thats the premise.

It's some pretty interesting stuff, so check it out if you're looking to read up on a tantalizing story.

23 comments:

  1. i've always been interested in the zodiac killer. I live in the bay area too and grew up hearing the stories about him.

    ill have to check that movie out!

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  2. True, most of my friends haven't seen or even heard of the movie. I recommend it myself too. Thanks for the review.

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  3. I once had a vhs of like a documentary or reenactment of his killings (its been years seance I have seen it so im not quite sure) Anyway all I remembered is that the movie sucked but he seemed interesting.

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  4. i watched the movie when it came out and enjoyed it. I mostly enjoyed that the end of the movie is not common for its kind. That was probably because it's about a true story. Keep it up mate, keep researching the killer's story and I hope you'll find what you are looking for.

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  5. I like zodiac killer, I'll check it out, tnx

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  6. See if i can rent it, great share!

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  7. I think I will have to check this movie out, it sounds like something I would like.

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  8. Zodiac is a totally under rated movie I totally agree.

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  9. I saw the movie for this, it's incredibly interesting I wonder if they'll ever find out who it was.

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  10. Meh, seems pretty lame to me

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  11. I've always been interested in the Zodiac killer. The movie seems good, too.

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  12. The zodiac is one of the most interesting killers out there because he killed indiscriminately and they never caught the guy.

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  13. Interesting guy, American psycho got to be the best serial killer movie though.

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  14. Movie was pretty good. I'd definitely recommend it.

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  15. Sounds like an interesting story, I'll have to check out the movie Zodiac. A pretty crazy serial killer movie is American psycho with christian bale

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  16. Serial killers are some of the worst scum of the earth, but we are fascinated by them. John Wayne Gacy is my personal pick for most evil.

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  17. I LOVE KILLING PEOPLE IT'S BETTER THAN GETTING YOUR ROCKS OFF WITH A GIRL AND THE BEST THING IS THAT WHEN I DIE EVERYONE I KILL WILL BE MY SLAVE GOING TO MAKE MORE SLAVES NOW LOL

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  18. Very interesting, can never understand the people who do stuff like this!

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  19. I saw it, thought it was so-so.

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  20. Great movie. I am however a huge Fincher fanboy.

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