Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer

Compared to the first, the second entry in the Indian Predator series boasts a a better, more well-rounded approach to the crimes, the perpetrator, and the underlying socio-political context. Of course, it packs all the shock value this story can possibly offer in the form of gory imagery, fast cuts, and interviews with police officers who add to the killer's indomitable aura.

The best thing about the piece is that we get to hear from the killer himself, who speaks in a cool-headed but frequently allegorical manner. It becomes clear that he's living in a fabricated reality of his own - one where spirituality, social power, and a criminal justice system co-exist to produce desired results. This is further established through interviews with a clinical psychologist and an anthropologist.

It did need more insight into the titular "diary" that gets mentioned throughout and the names involved in it, including clarity on each person's current status. That would have given the viewer a more wholesome perspective. Nonetheless, it is a compelling watch for anyone interested in the true-crime category.