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Release Year2022
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Crime
Votes2
DirectorMichael Ogden
WritersMichael Ogden
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Nilsen Files
About The Nilsen Files
Re-examining one of the biggest murder investigations in Metropolitan Police history. Did prejudice lead to multiple missed opportunities to catch serial killer Dennis Nilsen?
Directed by Michael Ogden, The Nilsen Files leans on a strong ensemble — Roy Davies, Chris Healey, Dougles Bence — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2022.
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