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My Father, the BTK Killer

2025 · Movie · R · 94 min · ★ 6.8

CrimeDocumentary

A woman recounts what it was like to grow up with a parent who seemed ordinary at home while secretly committing horrific crimes. Through her perspective, the film explores the shock of discovery, the long aftermath for loved ones, and how a community can be blindsided by evil hiding in plain sight.

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Streaming on Netflix.

2 hours to watch.

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Details
Years
2025
Release date
2025-10-09
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
94 min
Max quality
UHD
TMDB rating
6.8/10 (57 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a true-crime story centered on a family member’s experience and the emotional fallout, like Catching Killers; Not for you if you want a victim-focused, case-first breakdown.

Pros: gripping personal perspective; unsettling true-crime details; thought-provoking aftermath | Cons: uneven focus; limited victim spotlight; disjointed pacing

Themes

  • post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
  • serial killer
  • true crime
  • wichita kansas
  • narcissist
  • family man
  • pov (point of view)
  • infamous
  • father daughter relationship
  • news footage
  • murder victim
  • multiple murders
  • +3 more

Cast & crew

Directed by Skye Borgman