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A list of 50 movies featuring serial killers, ranked by user ratings and reviews. Includes classics like Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, and Se7en, as well as lesser-known gems like Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer and Memories of Murder.
A user-created list of movies featuring serial killers, ranked by popularity and rating. Includes classics like Se7en, Zodiac, The Silence of the Lambs, and more recent films like Monster, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.
A list of 31 films that explore the darkest parts of humanity and the conditions that allow serial killers to exist. From Psycho to Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, these movies hold a cracked mirror up to society and challenge the audience's morality.
- 'Unseen'
- 'American Murder: The Family Next Door'
- 'Conversations with A Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes'
- 'Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields'
- 'The Confession Killer'
- 'The Ripper'
- 'I'll Be Gone in The Dark"
- 'Night Stalker: The Hunt For A Serial Killer'
- 'John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise'
- 'The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness'
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This documentary details the story behind convicted serial killer Anthony Sowell and his crimes, following the murder of eleven women found by Cleveland police in 2009.
This documentary uses uncut, first-hand footage to explore the horrific events that transpired after Shanann Watts and her children vanished. It was eventually discovered that they were killed by her husband, Christopher Watts.
This Netflix series offers an insightful look into the evil mind of notorious serial killer, Ted Bundy through a series of interviews with the convicted murderer prior to his execution in while the convicted murdered sat on death row.
A lonely stretch of Texas highway holds a sinister secret: it's the dumping ground for the bodies of murdered women. This true-life series explores the unsolved deaths of four women in the 1980s and '90s.
Why confess to a series of murders you potentially didn't commit? That's the question in "The Confession Killer," the Netflix docuseries on Henry Lee Lucas, the man widely regarded as one of the most vicious serial killers in the U.S. But did Lucas actually perpetuate the crimes? DNA and other facts dispute his claims in this compelling show.
Don't be misled by the title of this documentary. This isn't the story of Jack the Ripper, but rather the Yorkshire Ripper, a serial killer named Peter Sutcliffe who murdered 13 women in the United Kingdom between 1975 and 1980 in a terror-inducing spree.
This HBO docu series chronicles journalist Michelle McNamara's dark descent into obsession while investigating the Golden State Killer, a serial rapist and predator who murdered ten people and violently assaulted dozens more in the 1970s and '80s.
It's 1985 in Los Angeles and someone is stalking and murdering innocent victims across southern California. "Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer" details the gruesome crime spree and the two detectives who ultimately tracked down the killer.
This documentary offers a chilling look at one of the most prolific serial killers of our time: John Wayne Gacy. By day, Gacy was a well-respected community member and amused local children as a part-time clown. But when the sun went down, a monster emerged and preyed upon the innocent before finally being caught.
A journalist is convinced that notorious serial killer David Berkowitz, also known as "The Son of Sam," isn't the only person behind a series of calculated murders in 1970's New York City, but rather a satanic cult.
A list of films and TV shows that explore the darkest reaches of human nature, from fact to fiction. Whether you seek to understand or just be scared, these stories will leave you chilled to the bone.
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- Sarah Lemire ,Jennamichelle Merolla
May 15, 2024 · The best serial killer movies offer chilling themes, intricate plots, and unforgettable performances. With each film showcasing its own unique approach to tackling this macabre subject matter, viewers are treated to an array of stories that leave a lasting impression long after the credits roll.
Oct 17, 2023 · A list of horror movies featuring human serial killers, from classics like Psycho and The Silence of the Lambs to modern gems like The Clovehitch Killer and The Hitcher. Find out which films made the cut and why, with reviews and analysis by Paste staff.
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May 29, 2022 · Between Zodiac, Halloween, Silence of the Lambs, and Badlands, these serial killer movies might seriously disturb you—and that's the point.
