62 Chilling Serial Killer Movies

In this adaptation of a graphic novel by the Hughes brothers, Scotland Yard inspector Frederick Abberline, a man struggling with opium addiction, becomes involved with one of Jack the Ripper's victims. The story explores the possibility of the Ripper's true…

Kyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, resolves to hunt down the killer personally. He vows to do whatever it takes to avenge the murders, even if it means sacrificing his own humanity.

In a quiet town, a group of teenagers are terrorized by a series of violent incidents mirroring scenes from their favorite horror movies. A year after her mother's murder, a young girl becomes the target of a masked killer who…

New NYPD detective Amelia Donaghy is assigned to work with Lincoln Rhyme, a former top homicide investigator now using a wheelchair after a spinal injury. They team up to hunt 'The Bone Collector,' a serial killer who leaves disturbing clues…

On the set of the Hollywood horror film *STAB 3*, the latest installment in the Woodsboro slasher series, bodies start turning up. Sidney and the remaining survivors find themselves hunted once more by a new Ghostface killer.

Two years after a series of murders deeply scarred a town, Sidney Prescott is trying to start a new life at college, hoping to escape her traumatic past. But when a new semester begins, the Ghostface killer returns, reigniting the…

Bundy, starring Corin Nemec and featuring Kane Hodder, explores the dark mind and previously unknown reasons behind the rise of a notorious serial killer who left a lasting mark of evil.

A struggling couple stumbles upon a collection of film reels made by a serial killer. Hoping to claim a $100,000 reward, they decide to pursue justice themselves, putting themselves in grave danger. Soon, they realize they've become the killer's next…

This film tells the true story of a Soviet serial killer who murdered over 50 young people, deeply affecting his society. The story follows a determined detective as he fights against bureaucratic corruption to investigate these horrific crimes. Told from…

An American family enjoys a weekend visit to the picturesque estate of a British family they met while traveling. What starts as a perfect getaway quickly descends into a disturbing and unsettling psychological ordeal.

This psychological thriller centers on Clarice Starling, an exceptional FBI trainee determined to seek justice. Agent Jack Crawford enlists Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a highly intelligent but dangerous man imprisoned for gruesome murders and cannibalism. Crawford hopes Lecter's…

In 18th century Paris, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with an extraordinary sense of smell. He becomes a master perfumer, crafting unparalleled fragrances. But driven by an obsessive quest for the perfect scent, his pursuit leads him down a dark and…

In 1984, Washington State police struggle to identify The Green River Killer, responsible for a series of murders. With no leads, the lead detective seeks insight from psychologists, but with no breakthroughs and the killings continuing, he decides the only…

Charlie Cullen was a respected registered nurse working at Somerset Medical Center in New Jersey. However, he was also one of history's most prolific serial killers, possibly responsible for the deaths of hundreds of patients across several hospitals in the…

The Parkers are a secluded family deeply devoted to tradition, and their hidden world is disrupted when a heavy rain and the passing of their mother require daughters Iris and Rose to step up and take on important duties.

For ten years, editors at the San Francisco Chronicle become consumed by the Zodiac Killer case. As the years pass, however, professional interest fades. The Killer ceases his public communication. But convinced he holds the key to the remaining mysteries,…

In the late 1980s, two detectives in rural South Korea struggle to solve a series of brutal rape and murders targeting young women, terrifying their community. Working with limited resources and old-fashioned techniques, they soon realize they are hunting the…

After the recent Ghostface murders, the four surviving students leave their hometown of Woodsboro behind to begin a new life.

After her daughter Shannan vanishes, Mari Gilbert becomes frustrated with the police response and begins her own search in the exclusive Long Island community where Shannan disappeared. Her investigation uncovers a disturbing pattern: over a dozen prostitutes have been murdered.

Former security guard David Dunn discovers he possesses extraordinary abilities and begins pursuing Kevin Wendell Crumb, a man with twenty-four distinct personalities. As Dunn closes in, a mysterious figure named Elijah Price appears, revealing secrets that connect both men.

Based on true events, sixteen-year-old Jamie becomes involved with his mother's new boyfriend and the group of people who consider themselves neighborhood watch. This connection spirals into a series of torture and murders.

Seattle, 1974. Ted Bundy succumbs to his violent impulses and begins a nationwide killing spree, leaving behind a trail of victims who have been raped, tortured, murdered, dismembered, and sexually violated.

This film explores the final days of Edgar Allan Poe, as he becomes obsessed with tracking a serial killer. The killer's methods eerily replicate the plots of Poe's own stories.

Two homicide detectives hunt a terrifying serial killer who stages his murders to reflect the seven deadly sins. Detective Sommerset studies the sins to understand the killer's motives, but his younger partner Mills questions his methods while grappling with the…

In August 1969, Charles Manson ordered his followers to kill seven people. The film explores a conspiracy involving mind control, CIA experiments, and the murders.

A New York City police officer and his hairdresser wife take a long-planned European vacation, but their getaway turns into a desperate race to solve a perplexing murder that occurs on a wealthy man's yacht.

This is the story of Jason Moss, a college student who becomes increasingly drawn to John Wayne Gacy, a serial killer. It details their interactions and the developing relationship between them.

Keller Dover confronts a parent's greatest fear when his six-year-old daughter, Anna, and her friend Joy disappear. As time runs out, fear intensifies. The only clue is an old RV that was recently parked on their street.

A serial killer is terrorizing the city. Julia, a young actress who recently relocated to town with her husband, begins to notice a strange man watching her from across the street.

Private investigator Matthew Scudder takes on a case from a powerful drug lord: locate the person who kidnapped and killed his wife.

This is the notorious tale of Benjamin Barker, also known as Sweeney Todd. He opens a barber shop in London, unknowingly forming a dark alliance with his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Lovett. Adapted from the acclaimed Broadway musical.

This is the true story of Dennis L. Rader, a man who lived a normal life as a husband, father, security officer, and church leader. For over thirty years, he secretly committed a series of brutal murders, systematically torturing his…

Michael Harding comes home from military school to discover his mother is happily living with a new boyfriend, David. As Michael gets to know David, he grows increasingly suspicious of the man's constant helpfulness. Is David truly the perfect partner…

While assisting a young artist preparing for her exhibition, the mannequin shop owner's hidden, dangerous desires begin to emerge.

This film tells the story of Ted Bundy's crimes, as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth Kloepfer, his long-term girlfriend. For years, she struggled to accept the reality of his actions.

Dr. John Clancy is a psychic who partners with an FBI special agent to hunt a serial killer.

FBI profiler Illeana Scott is brought in by the Montreal police to help find a serial killer who impersonates his victims. She knows the killer will kill again soon. Her best hope is a museum employee who may have seen…

This is the true story of Richard Kuklinski, a notorious contract killer who lived a double life as a devoted family man.

A nurse suspects her coworker is linked to a string of unexplained patient deaths and puts herself in danger to find out what's really happening.

A successful New York investment banker keeps a hidden side from his colleagues and friends: a darker, more violent personality. He increasingly indulges in disturbing, irrational fantasies.

In 1988, Philadelphia police officer Thomas "Locke" Lockhart, eager to advance his career, starts investigating a serial killer whose crimes are inexplicable. When the killer unexpectedly reappears nine years later, Locke's relentless pursuit of the truth endangers his career, his…

A disturbed killer stalks young women, committing brutal murders. Meanwhile, an innocent man is wrongly convicted and sentenced to death for these crimes. A dedicated detective arrives to investigate and becomes consumed by the case, facing mounting pressure from the…

Kale enjoys a life many teens would dream of: endless video games, internet surfing, junk food, and TV. He has total freedom at home, and a beautiful new neighbor named Ashley has just moved in. However, there's a catch –…

During a rainy night in the New Mexico desert, college students Jim Halsey and Grace Andrews offer a ride to a hitchhiker. The stranger turns out to be a psychopath who threatens them with a knife. Jim manages to force…

A group of teenage friends become convinced their police officer neighbor is a serial killer. They spend their summer secretly watching him and collecting proof. But as they uncover more, they find themselves in increasing danger.

A woman with severe agoraphobia lives isolated in New York City. She starts observing her new neighbors, but unexpectedly witnesses a disturbing act of violence.

When a 10-year-old boy disappears, detective Greg Harper juggles the demands of the case with difficulties at home. His marriage to Jackie is strained by his recent infidelity, pushing her to the edge. When a sinister force invades their house…

Forensic psychologist Dr. Alex Cross travels to North Carolina, joining forces with Kate McTiernan, a kidnap survivor. Together, they hunt "Casanova," a serial killer who targets strong women, taking them and psychologically manipulating them. Their pursuit leads them to Los…

A decade after the devastating Woodsboro killings, a survivor returns to their hometown to promote a book about overcoming trauma. Their visit coincides with the emergence of a new Ghostface killer, who begins terrorizing a fresh group of teenagers.

Kevin has revealed 23 distinct personalities to his psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher, but one remains hidden and poised to take control. Driven by this emerging personality, Kevin kidnaps three teenage girls, led by the perceptive Casey. This triggers a struggle for…

In 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos forms a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Hoping to improve her life, Aileen's lack of education leads her back to working on the streets. After being assaulted, she kills her attacker. This event…

This psychological thriller follows a man struggling with a dark side. He's occasionally overtaken by a violent alter ego who revels in murder and mayhem.

The film explores several documented cases of serial killers, drawing parallels between their behaviors and the character of Hannibal Lecter from popular fiction.

Twenty-five years after a series of violent murders terrorized the town of Woodsboro, a new killer wearing the Ghostface mask emerges. They begin stalking a group of teenagers, seeking to revive dark secrets from the town's history.

This film explores the lives of two people haunted by difficult childhoods. Their unexpected romance deepens into a dangerous partnership. The story examines how society's interest in violence can elevate these troubled individuals to a strange kind of heroism. It…

Confined to a prison cell, serial killer Dennis Nilsen recounts his life and gruesome crimes in a series of unsettling audio recordings he made while incarcerated.

H.H. Holmes constructed a terrifying castle filled with devices of death: torture chambers, acid vats, greased chutes, and gassing rooms. The film chronicles Holmes' life as a criminal mastermind, detailing his creation of this horrific place.

Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a woman. Her pink scarf is discovered wrapped around a disturbing snowman.

The night Lisa McVey intends to end her life, she is kidnapped and brutally raped. After managing to convince her attacker to release her, she returns home. However, no one believes her account except for one detective who suspects she…

This film is based on the true story of John Wayne Gacy, a man who appeared to be a model citizen – a loving father, husband, and community volunteer. Secretly, he was a serial killer who murdered over 30 men…

This film recounts the events of the 2002 sniper attacks that gripped the United States for 23 days. Within the first 24 hours, six people were killed in Maryland County by a sniper. Amidst the national crisis, a man and…

Following a family tragedy, a young writer struggles between her feelings for a longtime friend and the allure of a captivating stranger. Seeking refuge from her painful history, she finds herself drawn to a house with a strange, living presence…