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Horror Film 'Dorothea' Explores Serial Killer's Dark Legacy

9/17/2025

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"Dorothea," a horror film by Chad Ferrin, premieres at The Valley Film Festival on September 16, 2025, and hits theaters on October 31.
It fictionalizes the story of serial killer Dorothea Puente, who poisoned her boarding house residents in the 1980s.
The film, shot in Los Angeles over 12 days with a $100,000 budget, presents a glamorous and darkly humorous take on Puente.
Puente's narrative intrigues audiences due to her age, gender, and the vulnerability of her victims.
Ferrin highlights the importance of finding positivity within horror.

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Story summary

"Dorothea," a horror film by Chad Ferrin, premieres at The Valley Film Festival on September 16, 2025, and hits theaters on October 31.
It fictionalizes the story of serial killer Dorothea Puente, who poisoned her boarding house residents in the 1980s.
The film, shot in Los Angeles over 12 days with a $100,000 budget, presents a glamorous and darkly humorous take on Puente.
Puente's narrative intrigues audiences due to her age, gender, and the vulnerability of her victims.
Ferrin highlights the importance of finding positivity within horror.