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A young reporter investigates Brazil's most notorious serial killer in São Paulo.
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The Park Maniac delves into the story of one of Brazil’s most famous serial killer: Francisco Pereira. In the 90s, the motorcycle courier was accused of attacking 21 women, murdering ten of them. The killer’s story and the details of his psychopathy are revealed by Elena, a rookie reporter, who sees in the investigation of the crimes committed by the maniac the great chance to leverage her career. While Francisco continues to live free, skating through parks and attacking women, his fame in the sensationalist media grows, generating terror in the capital of São Paulo.
"The Park Maniac, a true crime film from Amazon Prime Video, retells the case of Francisco de Assis Pereira, the notorious Brazilian serial killer who shook the country in the 90s. Silvero Pereira delivers a remarkable performance in the role of the infamous serial killer, while Giovanna Grigio plays an investigative reporter who symbolizes the many women who sought justice. Inspired by the book that accompanies the true story, the film is directed by Maurício Eça, also responsible for the trilogy The Girl Who Killed Her Parents, about Suzane von Richthofen. Although it has flaws, the film vehemently addresses, to the sound of rock 'n' roll, themes such as machismo and the resilience of victims. This new addition to the 2024 true crime catalog is an opportunity to reflect on violence against women and society's failings."