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The Independent 2001

A filmmaker looking to revitalize his career decides to make a musical biopic about a notorious serial killer. The unusual project becomes a bizarre and unpredictable journey, blending dark subject matter with exuberant musical numbers as he navigates the challenges of low-budget filmmaking and brings his unconventional vision to life.

A filmmaker looking to revitalize his career decides to make a musical biopic about a notorious serial killer. The unusual project becomes a bizarre and unpredictable journey, blending dark subject matter with exuberant musical numbers as he navigates the challenges of low-budget filmmaking and brings his unconventional vision to life.

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