The Speedway Murders

Could have been good but they continuously go back to a scene of the victims talking about themselves in the third person it's extremely distracting and doesn't make any sense and after the first few times it gets really annoying (they do it a lot so be prepared) i really struggle to understand that creative direction choice other than that it's not that bad but that really convoluted the whole story enough for me to not able to rate it above a 5.

This is done in a unique way, it mixes interviews with all the key players (family, suspects, friends of suspects), with dramatisations giving voice to the victims - there are actors playing the four victims and talking to each other (in character, in the restaurant, as they clean up etc) about the case and the likelihood of each theory. At first I thought, "this is a bit cheesy, c'mon guys". But after a while I realised how good it is. So sad. Senseless. Giving the victims actual life, mixed in with family interviews makes it even sadder. The polite 17 yr old girl who kept a diary, looking forward to turning 18 soon. The guy wanting to make the basketball team. The other guy wanting some pocket money for xmas presents. Such a bloody waste by a cold blooded killer.

The filmmakers' approach to telling this story is unique, compassionate, and effective as they put forth multiple competing theories, from the perspective of detectives, witnesses, families, and the victims themselves.

We attended a premiere screening in Indianapolis, followed by a Q&A with the (Australian!) filmmakers and several of the key players featured in the production. The "Burger Chef murders," the name by which locals know the tragic crime, has haunted locals for more than 40 years. Even though we have never forgotten about it, the film presented a great deal of information and insight that had not previously come to light.

One of the best true crime films I've seen. Cannot recommend highly enough.

The Speedway Murders is a gripping and well-researched true crime documentary that masterfully explores the chilling 1978 Burger Chef murders. With a balanced mix of archival footage, expert interviews, and dramatic reenactments, the film keeps viewers engaged while shedding light on a decades-old mystery. The pacing is strong, building suspense without feeling exploitative, and the storytelling remains respectful to the victims. While some questions remain unanswered, the documentary does an excellent job of presenting the case and possible theories. A must-watch for true crime fans. 9/10 and god bless the victims and their families.

How can this have an 8.2 rating when all they're doing is showing a different scenario of the same scenes over and over and over again? The only reason I paid to watch it was because of the 8.2 rating. I am halfway through and giving this review because it's so frustrating. I want to stop watching it. They've given me virtually no information and just keep showing the same scenes with different dialogue over and over. Now to make this review I have another 150 characters to put in so, I'm just going to blather different words that don't make any sense and doesn't have anything to do with the review.