--- product_id: 58823647 title: "Killer - A Journal of Murder" price: "AED 132" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/58823647-killer-a-journal-of-murder store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Killer - A Journal of Murder **Price:** AED 132 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Killer - A Journal of Murder - **How much does it cost?** AED 132 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/58823647-killer-a-journal-of-murder) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com James Woods gives one of his finest performances in this flawed but fascinating film about imprisoned serial killer Carl Panzram, who was hanged in 1930 after he beat a prison worker to death--the last of a reported 21 killings. The film centers on the tentative trust and friendship between Panzram and prison guard Henry Lesser (Robert Sean Leonard), whose attempt to understand Panzram's violent life leads him to believe that Panzram could redeem himself from a life of crime. Told primarily in flashbacks, Panzram's story unfolds as Lesser reflects upon its significance. In reality Panzram's life was a constant succession of unspeakable acts and violent crimes; for the purposes of the film, writer-director Tim Metcalfe attempts to humanize Panzram's story, leaving the viewer to decide if Panzram was deservedly executed, or the victim of his own miserable past. The film's ambivalence--and its tendency to leave crucial questions unanswered--lessens its impact as a biographical drama, but Woods and Leonard work superbly together, and Metcalfe's script paints a vivid portrait of the criminal mind. The DVD includes a full-length director's commentary that fills in some of the factual details that the film leaves out. --Jeff Shannon Review: Review - Good quality and quick shipping. Will buy from them again Review: Dark psychology - Carl Panzram was a rage-filled psychopath who knew what he was. James Woods did an excellent job in this chilling story. It also presented us with disturbing questions about the treatment of prisoners...have we been guilty of making them worse? Panzram blamed his behavior on his childhood experiences, and the treatment he received in public institutions, beginning with his time in a reform school. The institutions use the "documentation" of treatment to defend any accusation of blame. Hey, like they would admit to beatings and confinement designed to break and terrorize boys in an effort to control them. I wish there had been more details about his experiences but that is a minor point. Panzram's fragile bond with probably the only person who ever showed him kindness and personal interest as a human being led him to write his story. I think the guard who befriended him finally figured out that he could never "help" Panzram, that this was a human being so damaged he would never be able to live outside an institution. Panzram simply wanted it to end, Excellent acting, dialogue, staging all around. Recommend it for anyone interested in dark psychology. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 6304517548 | | Actors | Cara Buono, Ellen Greene, James Woods, Robert John Burke, Robert Sean Leonard | | Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #186,596 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #27,090 in Drama DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (79) | | Director | Tim Metcalfe | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround) | | MPAA rating | R (Restricted) | | Media Format | Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Dolby, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.38 x 0.6 inches; 4 ounces | | Release date | January 1, 1996 | | Run time | 1 hour and 31 minutes | | Studio | Republic Pictures | | Subtitles: | English, Spanish | | Writers | James Long, Thomas E. Gaddis, Tim Metcalfe | ## Images ![Killer - A Journal of Murder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514G20JVCTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***E on December 17, 2025* Good quality and quick shipping. Will buy from them again ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dark psychology *by K***N on October 31, 2015* Carl Panzram was a rage-filled psychopath who knew what he was. James Woods did an excellent job in this chilling story. It also presented us with disturbing questions about the treatment of prisoners...have we been guilty of making them worse? Panzram blamed his behavior on his childhood experiences, and the treatment he received in public institutions, beginning with his time in a reform school. The institutions use the "documentation" of treatment to defend any accusation of blame. Hey, like they would admit to beatings and confinement designed to break and terrorize boys in an effort to control them. I wish there had been more details about his experiences but that is a minor point. Panzram's fragile bond with probably the only person who ever showed him kindness and personal interest as a human being led him to write his story. I think the guard who befriended him finally figured out that he could never "help" Panzram, that this was a human being so damaged he would never be able to live outside an institution. Panzram simply wanted it to end, Excellent acting, dialogue, staging all around. Recommend it for anyone interested in dark psychology. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ VHS movies are so underrated *by M***E on July 27, 2012* Though DVDs are still very popular, I still love watching VHS movies. This movie was one I preferred to watch on VHS. James Woods never ceases to amaze me when I watched his wonderful acting. His character is so flawed and yet so pitiful, it's a very emotional movie. It arrived in mint condition, the case and all. I didn't have to rewind it either, and there was nothing wrong with the picture or film itself. I will continue to buy movies from Amazon.com. :) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/58823647-killer-a-journal-of-murder](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/58823647-killer-a-journal-of-murder) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*