Review of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) by Talulagrey — 02 May 2019

I enjoyed this one and was surprised at how good Zac Efron is as Ted Bundy. Lily Collins plays his longtime girlfriend, Liz Kendall and I read somewhere that this film is based on Liz Kendall's book, The Phantom Prince: My Life With Ted Bundy.

The film does not show Ted dismembering his many victims so it is not a sensational chop-o-matic bludgeon fest. It's more of a story showing everyone just how 'normal' he appeared to be when he wasn't out killing women. We are shown how he was with Liz and her daughter. We are shown how he denies everything that is said about him. It's chilling because he's so charming and convincing, and he's using all of that to try and get free.

Anyway, if you are looking for blood and gore this is not the film for you. If you are looking for an explanation as to why he is the way he is, you won't get it. This story is from Liz's perspective and how it took a toll on her life.

Production values are right up there and I recommend this film.