New Serial Killer Series Features A-List Actor, Preview Is Terrifying: WATCH

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"Happy Face" looks like it's going to be a very unnerving series.

Basic info:

  • Streaming platform: Paramount+
  • Plot: Inspired by a true-life story, Happy Face follows Melissa Reed (Annaleigh Ashford), daughter of Keith Jesperson, also known as "the Happy Face Killer" (Dennis Quaid). After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. In the process, she faces a reckoning of her own identity.
  • Cast: Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk and Tamera Tomakili.
  • Episodes: Eight
  • Release date: March 20th

Key Art for Happy Face with Annaleigh Ashford as Melissa Reed and Dennis Quaid as Keith Jesperson, season 1, streaming on Paramount+. (Photo credit: Paramount+)

"Happy Face" trailer released.

Paramount+ released the trailer for the limited series Tuesday, and it's unbelievably sinister and unnerving. It might even be enough to send a chill down your spine.

Give it a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

Now, I have to admit that I had never heard of Keith Jesperson prior to seeing this trailer. I did a little Googling, and the man was an absolute monster before being caught.

I don't want to ruin the show for anyone who wants to go in completely dark, but if you want to see some truly horrific and sadistic stuff, hop on over to his Wikipedia page.

It's bone-chilling.

The upcoming TV series "Happy Face" tells the story of Keith Jesperson and his daughter. (Photo credit: Victoria Will/Paramount+)

Now, Dennis Quaid will bring the story of Jesperson and his murders (at least eight confirmed) to life in "Happy Face."

Judging from the trailer, it looks like viewers are in for a very dark ride, and as a fan of great entertainment, I'm here for it.

Dennis Quaid stars as Keith Jesperson in the upcoming movie "Happy Face." (Credit: Ed Araquel/Paramount+)

You can catch it starting March 20th, and make sure to send me your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

P.S.: If you want to jump down a deep rabbit hole, look into the Smiley Face Killer theory. I know some police who worked on it in Wisconsin. It's wild, but ultimately, has never been proven. There are a lot of similarities to the case.

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.