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Jennifer Morrison is the one who is highlighting the new documentary about serial killer John Wayne Gacy. The Peacock’s ‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ special is coming out on 16th October. To promote the project, Morrison presented an interesting video clip that presented one of America’s most infamous criminals in his monstrous duality.
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The actress presented a very scary and almost melodramatic teaser that could completely change the atmosphere. The voice of the narrator in the clip hints at Gacy’s personalities and gives the example, “There is indeed four Gacy’s. John the builder. John the politician. John the clown. And then there’s the other guy.” This very disturbing image is in line with the primary theme of the movie, i.e. how an aggressive beast could coexist with people for such a long time without being noticed, so the killer’s community was still his concealment. The actress’ declaration was even mightier, “He wasn’t just a murderer. He was a nightmare that was only too visible.”
The moment the statement went public it had instant impact on the actress’s followers, the major part of which were both fascinated and frightened at the same time. One of the users most aptly expressed the emotion, “Oh MY god, sounds so cool,” giving the very reason, so to say, the horror story angle that true crime stories often lure to. Another user mentioned the private connection to the matter, “Oooh yay new serial k!ller pic! He was a psycho though. Right in my backyard too here in Illinois.” This comment highlights the point that the proximity of such dreadful events can greatly affect the community for an extended time and it might render the documentary less accessible for some but it most certainly would still be relevant.
Next to none of her fans had anything against the idea of expressing their willingness to watch the movie when one of them said, “Jen yes I’ll watch the Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy TV show right now because you said so.” This points to how strong an influence Morrison wields over her admirers, who meekly obey her suggestions. Another supporter made known his interest in a rapid way, by stating, “Thank you I already want to watch,” which to a large extent shows the subject’s captivating power.
But what the comments of the followers had in common was the amazement about Jennifer‘s participation in the movie. A number of users put the question directly whether she is going to be the director. One wrote, “Looks good! @jennifermorrison directing it?” while another said, “Did you direct this? Or an episode @jennifermorrison I am so watching this.” Such inquiries might signal that her fans are quite aware of her film industry experience and are more than happy to support her in any way.
The saga of John Wayne Gacy who was the murderer of 33 boys and young men in the 1970s cannot be erased from American crime history. Among the key issues surrounding the history of Gacy and perhaps the main point of the documentary is that he masked his real self by portraying himself as a loving and community-concerned member and clown (his persona was “Pogo”). An answer to a question about the story being true was, “Yes he was known as the ‘Killer Clown’,” a title that has definitely branded his wickedness in people’s minds for years.
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Morrison advocating this project has done nothing but generate a lot of buzz and anticipation. The actress did not just post an eerie teaser, but she also, in a way, created the image of Gacy as a “nightmare in plain sight”, so she has tactically caught the public’s massive curiosity about the nature of evil. The enthusiastic and inquisitive feedback of her crowd is the indication of the great interest that is already there for this journey into past darkness that ‘Devil in Disguise’ will take us on, once it becomes accessible on Peacock this fall. The documentary is reported to show the harsh truth of the person behind the different masks. Her recent directing work on another project shows her continued growth behind the camera. She also recently shared a powerful message about personal struggles that resonated with many. Fans have also appreciated her fashion sense in recent posts.