Kudos to the Peter Morgan for demonstrating in Longford that wanting desperately to believe that people and situations are other than what they are--truly has consequences. Longford physically and emotionally sets aside a tape that would have ended his illusions (and quest) of Mira's innocence. In an attempt to win back her husband's affections, Longford's wife blindly joined her husband's less than rational campaign. In effect doing for herself what Longford was doing with Mira, jumping headlong in to a fantasy in order to gain affection. Perhaps, and it's likely, this same neediness played a role in Ian and Mira's co-dependent relationship? That sad irony is one of the reasons this powerful film stays with you.
Sociopaths possess a power and influence unparalleled in evil and magnetism. I personally do not believe in Mira's capability to feel remorse which is how she cunningly manipulated the willing to her defense. As for Ian Brady, I believe he intrinsically realizes that if he ever did leave the confines of prison that his life would be in danger. So he remains, not out of guilt, but rather self-protection as any narcissist would choose.
Sociopaths possess a power and influence unparalleled in evil and magnetism. I personally do not believe in Mira's capability to feel remorse which is how she cunningly manipulated the willing to her defense. As for Ian Brady, I believe he intrinsically realizes that if he ever did leave the confines of prison that his life would be in danger. So he remains, not out of guilt, but rather self-protection as any narcissist would choose.