The movie may have had an historically accurate base, but 1 star because of where they took this film. Yes this review has spoilers because most of us know the true story of John List, but also because they left out the most important parts. Perhaps they felt the back story had been done before? Perhaps they didn't feel it was an integral part of the film? At least give some insight to the backstory. It would have been much better. His wife was Helen, his daughter was Patricia; His younger son was Frederick. He also shot and killed his mother, Alma. Afterwards, he went and watched his oldest son, John Jr., play soccer. He then drove him home and shot him repeatedly because he seemed to be the only one who tried to defend himself; not cowardly shot by surprise attack. It took about a month for them to be found because of the actions List took before and after the murders. This part of the story is much more interesting and should have at least been touched on. But a broken foot seemed much more interesting?? I wasted almost 2 hours of my life.
Review of A Killer Next Door
