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PRESS
UNKNOWN NUMBER: THE HIGH SCHOOL CATFISH
"This film is yet another remarkable and chilling cautionary tale of the digital age." — The Guardian
"In a saturated world of true-crime media, this documentary stands out for its emotional honesty, interpretive restraint and profound empathy. It does not exploit suffering — it honors it." — GC3 Media
"From the fact that Skye Borgman directed this alone, I know to expect something wild... You will want to watch this Netflix documentary for the same reasons you should watch Abducted in Plain Sight (also from Skye Borgman) or a docuseries like Tiger King. Yes, this new true crime documentary is that wild." — Heaven of Horror
MY FATHER, THE BTK KILLER
"In a true-crime landscape oversaturated with fascination on serial killers, My Father, the BTK Killer is as unsettling as it is harrowing... This is her story, not his." — Thought Catalog
"The best feature-length true-crime documentaries are exciting and disturbing, without feeling exploitative. My Father, The BTK Killer does exactly this." — Screen Rant
"Director Skye Borgman brings her signature calm yet unsettling style... The presentation is based on sympathy, not shock." — K-Waves and Beyond
EVIL INFLUENCER: THE JODI HILDEBRANDT STORY
"Netflix, once again, has delivered a compelling true-crime documentary that is, ironically, influentially powerful." — InSession Film
"In a measured, unflinching examination, renowned true-crime director Skye Borgman turns the lens on Hildebrandt with a clear-eyed focus on the reach of her influence." — Rich Girl Network
FIT FOR TV: THE REALITY OF THE BIGGEST LOSER
"Unlike other dishy docuseries, Fit for TV ends on a tragic tone... the American obesity epidemic has only grown. Punishment-oriented series like The Biggest Loser weren't the answer." — The Arts Fuse
"Essential viewing for its powerful and disturbing collection of contestant stories." — Gazettely
AMERICAN MURDER: LACI PETERSON
"American Murder: Laci Peterson includes interviews with Laci's family and loved ones, providing jarring insight into the grief, which still remains strikingly raw despite the 20 years that have passed." - MSN.com
"As true crime documentaries go, American Murder: Laci Peterson is gripping and grievous." - Ready, Steady, Cut
"Netflix just got the best true crime show of the year — and it's 100% on Rotten Tomatoes." - Tom's Guide
FILES OF THE UNEXPLAINED
"Each episode of this captivating investigative docuseries is just really unbelievable. From the spine-tingling encounters that set the stage in the inaugural episode, to the perplexing vanishings that baffle the mind in the subsequent chapters, and onto the chilling hauntings that shroud long-standing cold cases in mystery, each instalment unveils a tapestry of inexplicable phenomena."
"An eerie exploration of modern enigmas." - Gazettely
THE TRUTH ABOUT JIM
"The Truth About Jim tells a story that's comfortably in Borgman's wheelhouse that attempts to do something new with the true crime genre by mixing a serial killer investigation with a Who Do You Think You Are?-esque family tree journey of self-discovery."
"It proves an intimate look at women's struggles to have their voices heard—especially when they've been the victims of heinous crimes—and the painful process of trying to heal grave wounds." - The Daily Beast
SINS OF OUR MOTHER
"A disturbing look at one woman's descent into doomsday cultism and murder." - Ready, Steady, Cut
"Director Skye Borgman solidifies her standing as a master of this genre, skillfully weaving together present-day interviews with Vallow's son Colby and her mother Janis Cox as well as investigative journalists and others close to the case; home video of the family; police bodycam footage from calls involving Vallow; news footage; and jaw-dropping audio of Vallow on phone calls and podcast recordings." - Chicago Sun Times
GIRL IN THE PICTURE
"The Netflix documentary “Girl in the Picture” is an astonishing, horrific, fascinating and complex true-crime story that starts with a brutal act of murder in the late 20th century and winds its way well into the 2000s and 2010s. It’s arguably the most labyrinthian real-life crime story you’ll ever hear, and at times I felt a sense of perception whiplash just trying to keep up with all the stunning twists and turns, but thanks to the skilled work by acclaimed director Skye Borgman (“Abducted in Plain Sight”), the precise editing that shifts from time period to time period not as a gimmick but with purpose, and new interviews shedding light on various aspects of the case, we keep up with the story." - Chicago Sun Times
"While “Girl in the Picture” doesn’t skip over any salacious details, it also doesn’t let its villain define what the story is about. Instead, Borgman brings Floyd’s victims back to life, by giving a voice to those who miss them." - Los Angeles Times
"The awful revelations in Skye Borgman’s documentary about a seeming hit-and-run are utterly staggering – yet it still treats the victims with a rare sensitivity." - The Guardian
I JUST KILLED MY DAD
"Skye Borgman is an increasingly prominent voice in the true crime documentary industry, as evidenced by the success of her “Abducted in Plain Sight” and “The Girl in the Picture," and due to her skill at conveying the details of a case through a clearly empathetic eye. One can tell that Borgman cares about her subjects, usually child victims. True crimedocuseries about kids in trouble can often be exploitative, and even the construction of Borgman’s projects sometimes feel like they’re using real trauma in a way to maximize shock value. But what comes through in her work more than anything is how much she truly feels for the people she interviews, people caught in a nightmare they couldn’t have possibly imagined." - Roger Ebert
"Made by a well-known documentarist who, once again, delivers one hell of a crazy ride. Skye Borgman is the documentary filmmaker behind I Just Killed My Dad. Her name is quickly becoming synonymous with “must-watch best Netflix true-crime documentary”. From the mind-blowing Abducted In Plain Sight (2017) to Dead Asleep (2021) and Girl in the Picture(2022), she knows how to tell a story."
"Borgman lays it all out before us with her customary consummate skill. She lets the participants speak their truths, while weaving in the practicalities and difficulties of the case via interviews with the lawyers. The way she frames and edits the story serves to challenge viewers’ assumptions along the way. What it is to know that she will never run out of stories." - The Guardian
“As a thematically linked companion piece to last month’s hit Girl in the Picture, which twisted and turned every few minutes until its viewers felt like a tangle of fairy lights, it is a sleeker, more introspective project.” - The Independent
ABDUCTED IN PLAIN SIGHT
"A cautionary tale about the insidious tactics child predators use to isolate, manipulate, and control their young victims." — Rolling Stone
"Borgman structures her picture as a slow reveal... a new collective gasp of disbelief" at every turn. — Phoenix Film Festival
"Brimming with moments that will first make you scream, but then make you ponder how you would react in a similar situation." — AV Club