Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

"The story behind America's most notorious serial killer."

Movie R 2019 1h 51m 7.0 /10

Directed by Joe Berlinger

A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy, from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer, who refused to believe the truth about him for years.

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What Viewers Are Saying

7.0/10

from 3,491 ratings

Audiences say this film tries to put Bundy front and center without glamorizing him, but the balance often feels uncertain and the tone wobbly. Zac Efron is praised for looking the part and delivering a solid performance, yet many note the movie never digs into what sparked his crimes or offers a real motive. Some viewers think the approach is intriguing but undercooked, and the crimes feel too soft for a story that promises shock.

Details

Release Date: May 02, 2019
Runtime: 1h 51m
Rating: R
User Ratings: 3,491 votes
Type: Movie
Genres: Drama, Crime
Country: United States
Studio: Ninjas Runnin' Wild Productions +2 more
External Links: View on IMDB

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Cast

Zac Efron

Ted Bundy

Lily Collins

Liz Kendall

Kaya Scodelario

Carole Anne Boone

Jeffrey Donovan

Utah Defense Attorney John O'Connell

Angela Sarafyan

Joanna

Dylan Baker

Utah Prosecutor David Yocom

Brian Geraghty

Florida Public Defender Dan Dowd

Terry Kinney

Detective Mike Fisher

Haley Joel Osment

Liz's Co-Worker Jerry

James Hetfield

Officer Bob Hayward

Director: Joe Berlinger

Written by: Michael Werwie, Elizabeth Kendall

Frequently Asked Questions

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is available to stream on Netflix.

Yes, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is available to stream on Netflix with a subscription.

With a rating of 7.0/10 from 3,491 viewers, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is considered solid entertainment worth checking out. It's a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime stories.

A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy, from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer, who refused to believe the truth about him for years.

Yes. The film chronicles Ted Bundy's crimes from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall (Elizabeth Kloepfer), making it a dramatized biographical account.

Zac Efron portrays Ted Bundy, the notorious killer at the center of the story. The portrayal unfolds through Liz Kendall's viewpoint as the film progresses.