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Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders

Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders

2018
Crime Documentary
168 min G NA
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The film festival cut of mini-series Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders, a highly detailed reconstruction of the infamous Clutter family murders, which inspired Truman Capote’s bestseller In…

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Director Joe Berlinger

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Genevieve Moreau
Apr 10, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Joe Berlinger brings his signature investigative touch to "Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders", presenting a meticulously crafted reconstruction of a truly infamous case. The film festival cut provides a potent, concentrated dose of the narrative, allowing the…

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Alistair Finch
Apr 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

"Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders" attempts a thorough cinematic retelling of a story already etched in literary history. Joe Berlinger's direction aims for a high degree of detail, which can be both a strength and a weakness,…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 10, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This cinematic cut of "Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders" is a masterclass in true-crime storytelling. Joe Berlinger's direction is both artful and impactful, presenting a highly detailed reconstruction that feels both authentic and deeply moving. The performances…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 10, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

As a reconstruction of the Clutter family murders, "Cold Blooded" succeeds in its detailed approach. Director Joe Berlinger navigates the sensitive material with a steady hand, ensuring the focus remains on the impact of the crime. The film's…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 10, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Joe Berlinger's "Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders" is a sober and meticulous examination of a crime that has long haunted the American consciousness. This film festival cut offers a focused, if sometimes compressed, look at the events…

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The film's uniqueness lies in its ambition for a "highly detailed reconstruction" of the Clutter family murders, directed by Oscar nominee Joe Berlinger. This suggests an approach that goes beyond mere dramatisation, aiming for a comprehensive and possibly analytical examination of the crime. It's a cinematic effort to revisit a foundational true-crime narrative.