In the late 1920s, Albert Fish, a seemingly benevolent father and grandfather who reared his family by himself after his wife deserted them, turns out to be a serial child molester and murderer. Based on a true story.
Acting
Bauchau's disturbingly tender monster performance.
Production
1920s grime on obvious budget constraints.
Director
Scott L. Flynn
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Albert Fish's letter to Grace Budd's mother was so graphic it was only partially read at trial.
Fish's 1935 execution was reportedly the first use of the electric chair at Sing Sing where the voltage had to be increased due to his body 'short-circuiting' from self-embedded needles.
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