The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer

The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer is a 2024 film from Tolga Karaçelik in his English-language debut, and starring Steve Buscemi, Britt Lower and John Magaro.

Premise
A retired serial killer acts as a consultant for an author writing about murders.

Cast

 * John Magaro as Keane, a writer
 * Steve Buscemi as Kollmick, a serial killer
 * Britt Lower as Suzie, Keane's wife
 * Ward Horton
 * Olli Haaskivi
 * Sydney Cole Alexander

Production
The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided To Write About A Serial Killer marks the English-language debut of director Karaçelik. It is produced by Sinan Eczacıbaşı, Scott Aharoni and Mustafa Kaymak for Cinegryphon Entertainment, with Wren Arthur and Steve Buscemi, who also stars, for Olive Productions plus Tolga Karaçelik, Alex Peace Power and Alihan Yalçındağ's May Productions.

Filming
Principal photography started in New York in June 2023 with cinematographer Natalie Kingston. The shoot lasted 22 days and was completed by August 2023.

Release
It had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2024.