Citizen X
Movie • 1995 • Crime
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Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.
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Rape is not shown, but is implied.
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It's understood that the killer's victims were sexually assaulted. The child corpses are usually shown with underwear pulled down. The killer admits to fondling the breasts of an 11 year old girl. A psychiatrist reads his written profile of the suspect which states that the killer likely ejaculates on the victims while straddling them and stabbing them.
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Multiple children a stabbed
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Is there eye mutilation?
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A corpse has signs of multilation on the face and where the eyes were. It is mentioned in the psychiatrist's profile of the killer that he blinds some if the victims.
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Is there excessive gore?
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Multiple decomposed bodies are shown throughout the movie.
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Is a minor sexualized?
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It is stated that the killer fetishizes killing the victims, which includes many children.
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Someone hangs themself.
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Someone dies by suicide, but the set-up and attempt is not seen, only the end result.
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Is there genital trauma/mutilation?
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It is not shown, but there is mention of genital mutilation of the victims, specifically that a p***s was removed. It's also mentioned multiple times that the killer has abrasions on his p***s from regularly masturbating after killing the victims.
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Not physical abuse, but a wife psychologically abuses/ridicules her husband.
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The killer says he hurt himself trying to achieve release/masturbating after the murder of his last victim.
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Does a kid die?
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Multiple kids die.
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Are there incestuous relationships?
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Is there blood/gore?
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Multiple images throughout the movie of decomposed and mutilated bodies.
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Are there homophobic slurs?
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There are regular references to homosexuals being sexual deviants and therefore likely suspects for the murders. They are shown targeted by investigators and interrogated.
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Is there cannibalism?
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Not exactly, though it is mentioned that the killer disfigures victims by biting them and there is a scene where the killer is shown with copious amounts of blood dripping from his mouth. It's to be inferred from this that he just bit a victim.
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Is someone sexually objectified?
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The killer fetishizes killing the victims who are sexually assaulted and mutilated.
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Is there amputation?
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There is mention of a p***s being removed, but this is not shown.
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Is there copaganda?
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You could argue this is a form of copaganda. It is based on a true story.
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Is a mentally ill person violent?
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It is implied that the serial killer is mentally ill.
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Is there a large age gap?
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The killer, who is middle-aged, primarily targets children and young adults.
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Is there a mental institution scene?
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A character is shown in what looks like a type of mental hospital or ward, but it's never specifically stated what type if facility it is.
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Does an LGBT person die?
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A young person, presumed to be homosexual dies by suicide.
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Is there gun violence?
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The killer is executed with a single shot to the back of the head. The gunshot is heard and there is a flash of light, but you do not see the shot itself or the aftermath.
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Is the r-slur used?
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Yes, the "R word" is used and there are multiple references to people being "slow".
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Does someone say "I'll kill myself"?
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Is an infant abducted?
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Children are abducted, but no infants.
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Does someone suffer from PTSD?
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There is mention of psychological trauma and frustration due to the stress of trying to catch serial murderers, though not specifically PTSD.
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Does the abused become the abuser?
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Does a woman get slapped?
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Is there addiction?
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There is mention of heroin addiction on a news program that is being watched, but there is no actual drug use in the movie.
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Does the black guy die first?
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Does someone abuse alcohol?
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No abuse, but vodka is offered to a woman. A character buys a gallon jar of what looks like beer.
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Is there obscene language/gestures?
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Only mild cursing
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Are there nude scenes?
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The suspect is asked to remove his clothes and there is only a very brief view of his buttocks.
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Someone hangs themself in a jail cell.
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