Critics and viewers on Letterboxd have compared it to The Act of Killing , noting how it documents the "banality of evil" and provides a terrifying look at a predator who appeared functional and "normal" to those around him.
The documentary was recognized for its craftsmanship, with Emma Sullivan winning the ADG Award for Best Direction in a Documentary Feature in 2023. Into the Deep: omicidio in mare aperto
Into the Deep: Omicidio in mare aperto (originally Into the Deep: The Submarine Murder Case ) is widely considered a due to its accidental and unprecedented access to a killer. The film stands out for several reasons: Critics and viewers on Letterboxd have compared it
Director Emma Sullivan was originally filming a profile on eccentric inventor Peter Madsen and his amateur space program. By chance, her cameras were rolling before, during, and after he murdered journalist Kim Wall on his homemade submarine, capturing his shifting stories and eerie behavior in real time. The film stands out for several reasons: Director
The film currently holds a rating of on IMDb and is noted for being a particularly grim but essential watch for fans of true crime and criminology.
Reviewers on IMDb highlight the startling conversations and text messages from the days leading up to the crime, creating a narrative that is more "disturbing and horrifying than any movie could ever be".