Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes

 is a British true crime documentary film directed by Michael Harte. It was released on Netflix on August 8, 2021. This film documents the life and crimes of notorious Scottish serial killer and necrophile Dennis Nilsen, who murdered at least 12 young men over a five-year period.

The documentary uses 250 hours worth of tapes recorded from Nilsen’s prison cell, allowing the self-proclaimed “murderer of the century” to tell his story in his own words.

Summary
"Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell."

- Official Netflix synopsis