Raising Jeffrey Dahmer is a 2006 American drama film based on the case of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. The film is directed by Rich Ambler and stars Rusty Sneary as Dahmer, Scott Cordes as his father, and Cathy Barnett as his stepmother.
Premise
The film explores the childhood of Jeffrey Dahmer (Rusty Sneary) and his relationship with his father, Lionel (Scott Cordes), all during a trial in late 1991.
Cast
Scott Cordes as Lionel Dahmer
Cathy Barnett as Shari Dahmer
Rusty Sneary as Jeffrey Dahmer
Jeannine Hutchings as Catherine Dahmer
Bo Svenson as Detective John Amos
Erin McGrane as Joyce Dahmer
Kip Niven as Attorney Howard Parker
Release
The film premiered at the Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee on April 13, 2006 and was not released in mainstream theaters. It was later released on DVD on June 24, 2008.