Myth of the Zodiac Killer

Even though I may not agree on every point that they're trying to make, it still was done well enough to get my wheels turning. Was it actually all just a ruse? The most prolific cold case in American History, is it all fake? Honestly after watching this documentary, I am now stuck in the middle.

Like everyone else, I'm sure, I didn't even question the facts of the case, thinking it was just 1 guy sending letters claiming the kills. After this documentary, I'm not entirely convinced now.

This doc is incredibly well done. It was intense, the structure was incredible, and I really wanted more episodes. Do yourself a favor if you enjoy true crime, watch this!

This was a complete disaster of fact checking regarding the case of the Zodiac. It tried SO hard to get me on the conspiracy bandwagon -that the spirit of the zodiac himself- (I believe) shot and slashed the tires off the wagon himself just minutes in. I kept watching, but it just seems more and more inexplicable and poorly "acted" out. Unwell and undone. Not to mention you make fun of some old man with bad teeth claiming to be an ex of a victim. Lots of smoke on this one! Also, to feel like you're connected to a story, it needs producers from the Bay Area to understand California and our history and not someone from Europe. Lastly, main character is way too hyped up, tone it down. You did not break this case, you might have broke some innocent families reputations though. Hmmm... suspicious media hounds. Sigh.

Where do I even begin to describe the absolute abomination calling himself some sort of Zodiac 'expert'? Tom Horan has a podcast and loves attention, and what better way to take in money over the brutal deaths of numerous people than to hurl ridiculous and insane theories with no proof whatsoever, with an unbelievably oblivious filmmaker? If this is what qualifies as a means to funding your picture, there's many of us who've lived long enough to go ahead and pull funds to do the same.

I'm not quite sure what qualifies him (Horan)- he proclaims that he's read all evidentiary information, every single news article, and since he's an English professor AND teaches journalism (this explains a lot in regards to our current state of what's now called journalism) he's now an expert. This somehow gives enough credentials to now make wild accusations and distortion of facts regarding the murders presumably perpetrated by 'Zodiac'.

What's worse is there's little to no resistance to the inflammatory and insidious attacks pushed into the ethos by this hacktivist. I would suppose that to present valid arguments against the insanity would completely negate making 2 episodes and the ultimate conclusion would be there's no 'there' there.

Even these other experts brought in to prop up this narrative are so unbelievably naive- as an example, the linguists. There's a rather bold proclamation that it's impossible to change handwriting and specific grammar in order to write many different letters and be seen as written by the same person, when there's supposedly so many inconsistencies that make it all but factual that more than one has written them. This, in and of itself, tells anyone with functioning brain cells that it is not only wrong but incredulous to assume.

I'm certain that journalists have completely lost their way (and minds) but it seems that filmmakers and financiers of said films have also sunken into a sort of delusional mindset, and one that suggests that you can say the most ridiculous things if you wait long enough so that almost everyone associated is either deceased, lost or no longer able to be interviewed for a multitude of reasons.

Make no mistake, I believe there exists evidence to suggest this may not have been the work of one person, but this simply doesn't put forth any verifiable evidence to support this cheap lawn chair of a production. If you're a student being instructed by Horan, I'd be demanding a full refund.

I've seen many documentaries over the years on the Zodiac Killer as well as David Fincher's Zodiac film. Myth of the Zodiac Killer is by far the worst of them all. There is not a single shred of actual investigation done during this documentary despite it being well presented. That is the only positive I can give it. This documentary is a disgrace to the victims and everyone who has been affected by the murders. Thomas Henry Horan puts on his tin foil hat in an attempt to become famous. Robert Greysmith wasn't mentioned even once throughout this two part doc. Horan's theory of the Zodiac Killer being simply a hoax is preposterous and holds zero weight.

This "professor" is quite simply a dolt! Unless they are attempting to assault the killers ego as a single individual responsible AND force him into the light to defend his "life's work" It's embarrassing that this was made, I condemn Nock for following this as his subject but overall I understand why he chose to do so - HOWEVER again I must state thay reviewing a documentary is a particularly unique challenge - do you review the subject of the film or do you review the merits of the film making? Me personally, I try not to judge the documentary on the nature of the subject, whether it be an individual human, a group of humans, nature or simply an event that's transpired - that being said, based solely on the technical merits (and because this proves Bart Simpson grew up to be a ner'do'well) I have to, begrudgingly give it a 6.