Murderous Minds: Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris (2018)

On April 20, 1999, two outcasts swaggered through the halls and classrooms at Columbine High School and started shooting. Within minutes, twelve of their fellow students and one teacher were dead. The massacre continues to represent a source of profound national trauma, and it ushered in a distressing trend of school shootings that sadly endures to this day.

“Murderous Minds: Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris” recounts the horrific events of that spring day, and attempts to uncover the motivations of its perpetrators. The film delves into the lives and minds of Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, the young men behind this tragic event. What drove these seemingly ordinary boys to commit such heinous acts? Were there signs that could have alerted authorities, or were they destined to become killers?

The documentary traces every step the teens took during their killing spree. We learn the names of each victim, the circumstances under which they were slaughtered, and how a twist of fate saved others. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the film paints a chilling portrait of the minds that orchestrated one of the deadliest shootings in modern U.S. history.

Despite the passage of time, the impact of the Columbine High School massacre remains indelible. “Murderous Minds: Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris” serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and the urgent need to understand the psychology behind such acts.