Rifkin on Rifkin: Private Confessions of a Serial Killer

About This Movie

Rifkin on Rifkin offers a chilling glimpse into the psyche of Joel Rifkin, New York's notorious serial killer. The documentary unfolds through a series of raw interviews from Attica Correctional Facility, giving viewers a front-row seat to Rifkin's unsettling confessions. The pacing is methodical, allowing the dark themes of morality and mental instability to seep in. It doesn't rely on flashy reenactments or sensationalism—just Rifkin's words, his tone, a quiet disquiet that lingers. The atmosphere is heavy, almost oppressive, and you can’t help but feel a mix of horror and fascination as he dissects his own monstrous nature. It's a compelling study of evil that pulls no punches and remains haunting long after the credits roll.

Deep dive into psychological themes. · No reenactments, pure interviews. · Captivating but unsettling tone.