53 Films About Serial Killers

Kenneth Bianchi, a security guard, repeatedly fails in his pursuit of a career as a police officer. He relocates to California to live with his cousin Angelo, where he begins dating several women and becomes increasingly focused on sex. 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.

In the late 1970s, Los Angeles is gripped by fear as Kenneth Bianchi, a serial rapist and killer, gives interviews to psychiatrist Samantha Stone. Stone, who is struggling with personal problems, must examine Bianchi's claims of having multiple personalities to…

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…

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…

Six years into a series of brutal murders, the West Yorkshire Police worry they may have inadvertently released the killer – effectively letting him resume his attacks on the people of Yorkshire. To assess the case and identify any overlooked…

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…

This movie tells the story of the Beltway sniper attacks. It is based on the real events that occurred.

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.

Two journalists and their friends go on a road trip to investigate the minds of serial killers, visiting the sites of their most infamous crimes. One of the friends hides a dark secret: he is a murderer. As they explore…

It's February 1983. Police investigate a London suburb after reports of human remains clogging the drains of a house. Dennis Nilsen, a seemingly ordinary civil servant living there, is questioned. The investigation reveals one of Britain's most shocking and disturbing…

In the Texas bayou country, a local homicide detective partners with a New York City cop to investigate a string of unresolved murders.

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,…

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.

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.

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.

Deputy Sheriff Lou Ford is a respected and seemingly mild-mannered figure in his quiet West Texas town. While some find him a bit slow or dull, few have any real criticism. However, Lou harbors a dark secret: he suffers from…

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…

Summer 1977. New York City lives in fear as a psychopathic serial killer, dubbed 'Son of Sam,' commits a series of brutal murders. The city is on edge; residents are constantly afraid, unsure if each night could be their last.…

A psychological thriller follows an agoraphobic psychologist and a determined female detective as they work together to solve a disturbing case. The killer meticulously copies famous historical serial killers. The psychologist’s understanding of people and the detective's persistence form a…

This drama tells the story of Carl Panzram, who is serving a prison sentence for burglary at Leavenworth. A chance meeting with guard Henry Lesser leads to an unusual connection between them. After Panzram is severely beaten by another guard,…

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.

In South Dakota's badlands, a troubled teenager becomes involved with an older, rebellious boyfriend who exposes her to a dangerous life. They explore the rugged landscape together, and their intense relationship deepens amidst passion and chaos. Torn between escaping her…

FBI Agent Will Graham, still affected by his past with serial killer Hannibal Lecter, plans to retire after capturing him. But a new, brutal murderer appears, leaving a trail of mutilated victims, forcing Graham back into criminal profiling. With time…

This film chronicles the emergence of Charles Manson and his followers, who committed a string of notorious murders in the late 1960s. Manson, a charismatic and enigmatic figure, draws troubled single mother Linda Kasabian to his group of outcasts on…

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…

Will Graham, a former FBI agent with a history of near-fatal encounters with Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter, must reluctantly seek Lecter's assistance. A new serial killer is on the loose, and Lecter appears to be the only one who can…

Down on his luck, Henry finds a quiet life delivering and cleaning portable toilets in a remote town. He forms a close bond with a fellow worker while sharing lodgings. Their friendship becomes complicated when they become involved in a…

In Boston, a series of disturbing, unsolved murders creates widespread fear. This film, based on a true story, follows law enforcement as they investigate the deaths of several women, trying to catch a determined killer before it's too late. The…

This darkly funny thriller centers on Henry, a man with a disturbing passion for killing people in inventive ways. He lives with Otis, his roommate, who is unaware of Henry's deadly secret. Their quiet life is disrupted when Otis' sister…

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

This is a true story about Richard Ramírez, the serial killer who terrorized California throughout the mid-1980s. The film details his crimes and the impact they had on the state.

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

On the verge of retirement, a police chief makes a promise to a woman: he will help her find out who killed her daughter.

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.

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 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.

"To Catch a Killer" tells the disturbing true story of John Wayne Gacy, a man known in his community as a friendly neighbor but secretly as a brutal serial killer. The film explores Gacy's ability to present himself in many…

This film is based on true events and tells the story of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, Canada's most infamous serial killers. Together, they kidnap, sexually abuse, and murder three young girls.

This is the story of Hannibal Lecter's formative years, exploring the origins of his violent nature. It begins with his difficult childhood in Lithuania, where he witnesses brutal acts of desperation by soldiers driven by hunger. Later, in France, while…

In the 1970s, while working at a Seattle clinic for women, Ann Rule develops a friendship with Ted Bundy. Based on a book by Ann Rule.

Rachel, a criminology student, wants to become a teacher's assistant for Professor Robert Starkman, believing it's her ticket to an FBI career. She'll stop at nothing to get the position, even if it means killing her classmates. Dr. Daniels, the…

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.

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…

This film, based on a true story, chronicles the life of serial killer Ted Bundy. In 1974, following the murders of several young women in Seattle, he relocates to Utah, where he is a law student and more girls begin…

A mysterious man seeks out an FBI agent and shares his past. He describes how his father, a devout fanatic, claimed to receive visions instructing him to kill people he believed were "demons." The man recounts his childhood experiences under…

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…

The film is based on the true story of John Christie, a notorious British serial killer who committed his crimes in a normal London home. His horrific acts led to a wrongful conviction of an innocent man, Timothy Evans. The…

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…

In February 1992, Jeffrey Dahmer, a notorious serial killer, was found guilty of 15 murders and sentenced to 937 years in prison. This film depicts events from his life.