As she lies dying in prison, notorious serial killer Dorothea Puente begins to confess the horrors she spent a lifetime concealing. Her final hours unravel a disturbing portrait of a woman shaped by childhood abuse, relentless betrayal, and a talent for manipulation that grew darker with age. What begins as a tale of survival slowly mutates into something monstrous, as Dorothea transforms her Sacramento boarding house into a façade of comfort—while secretly turning it into a burial ground for the vulnerable souls who trusted her most.

Through chilling recollections, fractured memories, and confrontations with the ghosts of her past, the film digs into the making of a predator who hid in plain sight. It’s a psychological descent that blurs truth and delusion, exposing how cruelty can take root behind the most unassuming smile. More than a recounting of crimes, this is the story of a woman who mastered the art of appearing harmless—until the mask finally cracked.

Availability

This haunting true-crime psychological drama will be available on-demand exclusively during the Another Hole in the Head Film Festival, for two days only:

December 23–25.

A limited window for a chilling, unforgettable experience.