Review of The Act of Killing (2012) by Mohammed M — 14 Dec 2013

A jaw-dropping masterpiece that will chill you to the bone.

This review of The Act of Killing (2012) was written by Mohammed M on 14 Dec 2013.

The Act of Killing has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Reece L (510) on 09 May 2015

The fact that this documentary exists at all is a miracle, its subjects unbelievably open about the acts of genocide they carried out against…

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By Marie A (60) on 10 Feb 2016

It's so chilling and bizarre how the subjects recall their stories. Sometimes so matter of fact and cold and nightmarish…

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By Tori H (138) on 24 Jun 2015

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