Joel

Overview

Joel Rifkin's disturbing journey unfolds as a deeply troubled individual whose dark fantasies of dominance intertwine with an obsession for sex workers. Driven by these compulsions, he embarks on a chilling murder spree across the New York area during the late 1980s and early 1990s, ultimately claiming the lives of seventeen women. The film delves into the psyche of a man whose inner demons fuel his heinous acts, shedding light on the tragic consequences of his relentless pursuit of power and control in a world that often overlooks the vulnerable.