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The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story
2020 · Movie · 48 min · ★ 6.8
Documentary
Dennis Andrew Nilsen was a Scottish serial killer and necrophile who murdered at least twelve young men and boys between 1978 and 1983 in London. We delve into the psychology of Dennis to try and understand what turned him into such a cruel necrophile and murderer.
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Details
- Years
- 2020
- Release date
- 2020-09-17
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 48 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (5 votes)
Themes
- serial killer
- true crime
Cast & crew

David Tennant
as Narrator (voice)
- DN
Dennis Nilsen
as Himself (archive Audio/Footage)

David Wilson
as Himself
Directed by Iwan Roberts