I saw this on TV when I was a kid and saw it as a pretty good true crime movie. Inspired by the case of Charles Starkweather whose crimes were worse than what was portrayed in the movie. I didn't really distinguish it from other movies of that type. Seeing it again now, I had the same reaction. I haven't seen any of Malick's other movies. If I did, that might cast a different light on it.
They really toned down Starkweather's crimes. In real life, he didn't leave anyone alive if he could help it. His victims included one toddler.
Available on the Criterion Channel.
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