The Secret Life(1993)
The fictionalized story of the murders.
The Secret Life Synopsis
Based on the life of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who murdered 17 men and ate many of them before he was caught in 1991.
The Secret Life (1993) is a crime, drama and horror film directed by David R. Bowen, released on January 1, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Carl Crew, Christopher 'CJ' Smith, Donna Stewart Bowen and Jeanne Bascom. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- David R. Bowen
- Writers:
- Carl Crew
- Producers:
- Carl Crew, David R. Bowen
- Cinematographer:
- Ronald Vidor
- Composer:
- David R. Bowen
- Production:
- Moonlith Films
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carl Crew
as Jeffrey Dahmer
- Christopher 'CJ' Smith
Christopher 'CJ' Smith
as Young Jeffrey Dahmer
- Donna Stewart Bowen
Donna Stewart Bowen
as Mother
- Jeanne Bascom
Jeanne Bascom
as Grandmother
- Cassidy Phillips
Cassidy Phillips
as Steven
- G-Jo Reed
G-Jo Reed
as Steve
- Rowdy Jackson
Rowdy Jackson
as Richard
- Andrew Christian English
Andrew Christian English
as Anthony
- Don Jose Christian
Don Jose Christian
as Anthony
- Douglas Moore
Douglas Moore
as Raymond
- Lando St. Clair
Lando St. Clair
as Edward
- Dominic Anthony
Dominic Anthony
as Ernest / Matt
Key crew
Directed by David R. Bowen, written by Carl Crew, produced by Carl Crew and David R. Bowen.
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The Secret Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 27 ratings.
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The Secret Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Life online?
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Who stars in The Secret Life?
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The main cast of The Secret Life (1993) includes Carl Crew, Christopher 'CJ' Smith, Donna Stewart Bowen, Jeanne Bascom and Cassidy Phillips. The film was directed by David R. Bowen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Life released?
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The Secret Life was released on January 1, 1993 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Secret Life worth watching?
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The Secret Life (1993) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.