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Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story
Book annotation not available for this Thrill Dolginoff, Dramatist's Play ServicePublication 2006/05/30Number of 65Binding PAPERBACKLibrary of 2006543214
- GenresPlays
65 pages, Paperback
First published February 14, 2006
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January 10, 2025
I saw this musical at the Fringe Festival in Scotland way back in 2016 and it has never left my mind since. There's no recordings of it and it isn't on Spotify or anything so I finally bit the bullet and bought the screenplay and the soundtrack so I could listen to it while I read it. I would give anything to be able to see this live again and I would sell my soul to be able to actually put this production on. If I had any money at all I would rent out an entire theatre, hire actors and a crew and just do this one show. Please god please.
August 18, 2017
It wouldn’t be exact to say that this play thrilled me. It would be more correct to say that, after finishing it, I felt like there was no thrill left.
I knew that it was based on a true story, that’s why I felt bad for loving every page: because it was the story of two murderers, the story of a young boy who had lost his life because said murderers, two bored teenagers who decided that they needed more “thrill” in their life.
Surely I couldn’t possibly like it?
Well, God have mercy, I loved it. So, in order to get my conscience back, I decided to re-read the real story of Leopold and Loeb. That didn’t help at all, since going through the true facts of what happened that day (and many days after that) felt like reading an even more far-fetched piece of fiction.. but, the point is, at times, so is life.
As the author themselves pointed out, "Thrill me" was focused more on the relationship between Nathan and Richard rather than on the murder itself, and although the dialogues between them were abrupt, eerie and sharp, they succeeded in conveying emotions that transcended the paper and made me feel like I was watching the play itself: a play that showed a tale of friendship (but not really.. not at all?); a tale of obsession which defied the boundaries of the mind and left you dumbfounded, not quite knowing what to think or what to make of each new revelation. It was a living thing, it hurt, the moment you stopped and pondered about the implication of each sentence, of each word, you’d be reminded of the ugliest side of humanity: it was a monster crawling its way up into your brain. And in the end, because of these very reasons, it was absolutely worth reading - and someday I'm sure it will be even more worth watching.
I knew that it was based on a true story, that’s why I felt bad for loving every page: because it was the story of two murderers, the story of a young boy who had lost his life because said murderers, two bored teenagers who decided that they needed more “thrill” in their life.
Surely I couldn’t possibly like it?
Well, God have mercy, I loved it. So, in order to get my conscience back, I decided to re-read the real story of Leopold and Loeb. That didn’t help at all, since going through the true facts of what happened that day (and many days after that) felt like reading an even more far-fetched piece of fiction.. but, the point is, at times, so is life.
As the author themselves pointed out, "Thrill me" was focused more on the relationship between Nathan and Richard rather than on the murder itself, and although the dialogues between them were abrupt, eerie and sharp, they succeeded in conveying emotions that transcended the paper and made me feel like I was watching the play itself: a play that showed a tale of friendship (but not really.. not at all?); a tale of obsession which defied the boundaries of the mind and left you dumbfounded, not quite knowing what to think or what to make of each new revelation. It was a living thing, it hurt, the moment you stopped and pondered about the implication of each sentence, of each word, you’d be reminded of the ugliest side of humanity: it was a monster crawling its way up into your brain. And in the end, because of these very reasons, it was absolutely worth reading - and someday I'm sure it will be even more worth watching.
January 16, 2026
4.5 stars — a remarkable thriller! While I am not a fan of murderer romanticization and victim erasure in the pursuit thereof, the way in which this plot unfolded was riveting. The twist at the end truly lived up to the thrill promised in the title. The creativity in adapting this history to theater was superb. I only wish now to see it in person.
April 28, 2018
Not the most historically accurate version of the tale, but the songs are damn catchy.
February 26, 2024
Would work as a parody-but I think it's trying to be serious! Songs laughable in the lyrics. Does historical accuracy matter at all in musicals?
September 22, 2024
*Ensemble Fish from Spongebob Voice* Oh BROTHER, this one STINKS.
September 7, 2007
Cheesy dialogue and dangerously close to homophobic. but i love musicals.
May 9, 2021
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Tohle je potřeba hlavně vidět a slyšet; to čtení scénáře pak jen upokojuje vzniklou závislost. Geniální záležitost.
Tohle je potřeba hlavně vidět a slyšet; to čtení scénáře pak jen upokojuje vzniklou závislost. Geniální záležitost.
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