There wasn't a need for a film like this, but it does give insight into Dahmer's neglectful parents, alcoholism, his love for the roadkill and bones, and how he felt like an outcast during high school. The 70s filmography worked and the transitions were pretty seamless. To be clear, we shouldn't glorify Dahmer at all or excuse the killings, his actions were reprehensible.
Some of the scenes probably were unnecessary for this story, such as the Washington DC trip or the prom. But overall this was an easy film to get through.
Some of the scenes probably were unnecessary for this story, such as the Washington DC trip or the prom. But overall this was an easy film to get through.