The harrowing true story of former journalist-turned-psychological profiler Micki Pistorius, South Africa’s first serial killer profiler. Adapted from Pistorius’ memoir, the series is set in the mid-90s and traces her quest to track down South Africa’s most feared killers. At this time, the country was gripped by an epidemic of rising crime and murder.
Catch Me A Killer
Séries Mania 2024
International Panorama
National premiere
Crime - Police - Based on true facts - Investigation | United Kingdom, South Africa | 2023
Screened episode(s) : 1 & 2
Format : 10 x 60min
Our take
The first series entirely shot in South Africa in competition at Series Mania, Catch Me a Killer looks at the true story of Micki Pistorius, the country’s first-ever profiler and the first woman in her profession. A female Mindhunter in the guise of a wonderfully-produced, sensitive, deeply human, true-crime series.
- Written By Amy JEPHTA
- Directed By Tracey LARCOMBE
- Music Justin LOCKEY
- With Charlotte HOPE, Ivan ZIMMERMANN, Vaughn LUCAS, Gavin WERNER, Grant ROSS, Chris VAN RENSBURG, Donte FISHER, Amrose UREN, Themba NOFEMELE
- Production CMAK Films, NIGHT TRAIN MEDIA, LMP
- Broadcaster SHOWMAX
- International sales Abacus Media Rights
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