If you're looking for an alternative Valentine's Day show, Netflix has just the movie for you Netflix's latest true-crime documentary explores the twisted side of romantic obsession
"Love, Stalker, Killer," Netflix's latest foray into the chilling world of true crime, has already made quite an impression on subscribers Released just last week (February 9), the feature-length documentary has leapt to the number one spot on Netflix's most-watched list
It beat out other top 10 hits including "American Assassin," "Horrible Bosses 2," "The Super Mario Brothers Movie," and the Netflix original "Orion and the Dark" So if you're thinking about adding "Love, Stalker, Killer" to your watch list, here's everything you need to know
In 2012, mechanic Dave Krupa moved to Nebraska Krupa had just gotten out of a long-term relationship and was looking to meet someone new Like many people in today's society, he turned to online dating, and after creating a profile, he was quickly matched with several people Among them was Liz Gollier, a single mother and animal enthusiast
The relationship between Krupa and Golyer was enjoyable, but Krupa did not want a serious relationship Keeping things casual was the name of the game Later, he met Carli Farber at an auto repair shop and, without thinking, asked her out on a date She accepted
Here the story takes a dark turn at a shocking pace This is because this seemingly normal dating situation soon develops into a tragic love triangle that puts everything and everyone Krupa loves at risk Lovers, Stalkers, and Mistresses is a disturbingly compelling portrait of what happens when the line between attraction and obsession becomes blurred
It's not just Netflix viewers who have been immediately enamored with this twisted true-life documentary, but critics have been impressed as well; "Lover, Stalker, Killer" currently holds a 100% score on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes The score is the second-highest in the world This score is based on a relatively small sample size of only half a dozen reviews, but a perfect score is still noteworthy
Rolling Stone's Chris Vogner praised director Sam Hobkinson for "creating suspense throughout," noting that the document's cinematography and editing "add to a sense of disorientation and instability" Meanwhile, Richard Roper of the Chicago Sun Times called the film "truly bizarre and chilling" This is certainly a strong advertisement for true crime content
Nick Shager of The Daily Beast argued that "even in the crowded field of true crime, 'Lover, Stalker, Killer' is something of a doozy" Glenn Kenny of The New York Times noted that after watching the documentary's horrific events, viewers in committed relationships "will breathe a sigh of relief that they are out of the dating pool"
The true crime trend continues unabated, and "Lover, Stalker, Killer" will likely be another addition to the genre Netflix has earned a reputation as a streaming service for shocking documentaries about real-life events and this skillfully produced film is another winner
If you're sick of true crime or just want something a little lighter to watch on Valentine's Day, you might want to try Netflix's best romantic comedies instead Just be warned, it will make you reconsider trying online dating
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