This biopic of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy (he was the first multiple murderer to whom the term was applied, having systematically bludgeoned, raped and mutilated a large number of women in the 1970s) never really attempts to find a motive for his actions - which is perhaps an impossible task. Instead, director Matthew Bright concentrates on re-creating Bundy's brutal, sadistic attacks in as much unpleasant detail as possible. Michael Reilly Burke is plausible as the suave psychopath and Bright's visuals are sometimes inventive and even darkly witty, but the screenplay engages in unwarranted speculation about what Bundy did with his victims as well as delivering a leering, gratuitous final scene. Despite its occasional technical strengths, the overall effect of this shallow film is to leave you feeling not much the wiser - and in need of a shower.

Seattle, 1974. Ted Bundy gives into his violent passions and embarks on a cross country killing spree, leaving a trail of raped, tortured, murdered, dismembered, and defiled corpses in his wake…