The nineteen eighties was a decade in which many would consider one of the worst decades since the Great Depression. Throughout the world, many nations faced social, economic, and militaristic issues that caused this decline. The U.S, for example, faced fierce market competition from foreign corporations that threaten America’s financial stability (Ferrara). Along with this economic downturn, unfortunate events transpired that sank American morality. President Reagan’s assassination attempt struck as well as the discovery of AIDS, struck fear into the lives of Americans. These events created a sense of panic among citizens, as they worried that death was around the corner waiting for them. However, apart from having multiple catastrophic events,
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Throughout the mid-eighties, Ramirez, otherwise known as the Nightstalker, was responsible for thirteen accounts of murder and several other accounts of rape and larceny. Interestingly, it was during this time that many Hollywood producers shifted their interest in genre from action to true crime. Films such as 10 to Midnight and The Untouchables created a sense of realism that other genres could not provide. An exemplary true crime film possesses certain aspects, such as psychological profile and judicial procedures that make it a captivating and intricate film. These elements are prevalent throughout a criminal’s life as well as capture the audience’s interest. Richard Ramirez is perfect example of a serial killer that contains all of these true crime elements. As such a film depicting his atrocious childhood experience and demented psychology should be produced. Furthermore, the film will attempt to humanize Ramirez by shifting the blame away from him and directing it towards his family as well as members of …show more content…
This conversion happened during his early twenties when he was sent to jail for stealing a car. In an interview with author Philip Carlo, Ramirez states, “I met a guy in jail and … he told me about Satan and I picked it up from there. I read books…and I examined who I was and what my feelings were.” (565). It seems that Ramirez was looking for something that was beyond his control. It would seem logical for anyone to attribute his or her mischiefs to external forces that drive a person to commit them. This devotion can be seen in many Christian worshipers who protest against abortion, some, who even threaten the abortionist life, all in the name of Christianity (The People v Richard Ramirez). In Ramirez’s case, this driving force is Satan. However, instead of protesting against the system, or any thing for that matter, he chooses to become a “soldier of Satan…” and every murder is like “…returning from battle with the infidels” (Carlo 30). The motivations behind the killings were not that of an ordinary killer, he was convinced that “Satan” was commanding him to kill. In most of his killings, he often advocates Satan to his victims and paints pentagrams on the walls. Eventually it becomes evident that Ramirez has no sense of morality or consciousness. During an interview, when asked what Satan means to him, Ramirez says that it provides a sense of sensibility (Carlo 564). This
Throughout the mid-eighties, Ramirez, otherwise known as the Nightstalker, was responsible for thirteen accounts of murder and several other accounts of rape and larceny. Interestingly, it was during this time that many Hollywood producers shifted their interest in genre from action to true crime. Films such as 10 to Midnight and The Untouchables created a sense of realism that other genres could not provide. An exemplary true crime film possesses certain aspects, such as psychological profile and judicial procedures that make it a captivating and intricate film. These elements are prevalent throughout a criminal’s life as well as capture the audience’s interest. Richard Ramirez is perfect example of a serial killer that contains all of these true crime elements. As such a film depicting his atrocious childhood experience and demented psychology should be produced. Furthermore, the film will attempt to humanize Ramirez by shifting the blame away from him and directing it towards his family as well as members of …show more content…
This conversion happened during his early twenties when he was sent to jail for stealing a car. In an interview with author Philip Carlo, Ramirez states, “I met a guy in jail and … he told me about Satan and I picked it up from there. I read books…and I examined who I was and what my feelings were.” (565). It seems that Ramirez was looking for something that was beyond his control. It would seem logical for anyone to attribute his or her mischiefs to external forces that drive a person to commit them. This devotion can be seen in many Christian worshipers who protest against abortion, some, who even threaten the abortionist life, all in the name of Christianity (The People v Richard Ramirez). In Ramirez’s case, this driving force is Satan. However, instead of protesting against the system, or any thing for that matter, he chooses to become a “soldier of Satan…” and every murder is like “…returning from battle with the infidels” (Carlo 30). The motivations behind the killings were not that of an ordinary killer, he was convinced that “Satan” was commanding him to kill. In most of his killings, he often advocates Satan to his victims and paints pentagrams on the walls. Eventually it becomes evident that Ramirez has no sense of morality or consciousness. During an interview, when asked what Satan means to him, Ramirez says that it provides a sense of sensibility (Carlo 564). This