37 Serial Killer Films

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…

A psychologist fascinated by the human mind studies an incarcerated serial killer with a history of severe mental instability. She aims to understand his disturbed psychology after he has been institutionalized for five years. As she explores his dark inner…

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…

For years, Detective Lesiev and psychiatric profiler Aron Richter have pursued Andrei Evilenko. Driven by intense anger over the decline of the Soviet Union, Evilenko is a man determined to live and die as a communist, willing to do whatever…

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…

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 documentary blends archival footage, interviews, and dramatized scenes to explore the lives of those connected to Jeffrey Dahmer in the summer of his 1991 arrest.

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.

Marion Crane, a real estate clerk who has stolen money and is trying to escape her past, arrives at the Bates Motel. The motel is run by Norman Bates, who is responsible for his mother's care while she is confined…

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,…

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.

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.

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.…

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…

This is the true story of Carl Panzram, a lifelong criminal and serial killer. Imprisoned throughout the 20th century, Panzram was a brutal figure who committed over 20 murders and numerous violent assaults. A prison guard, Henry Lesser, showed Panzram…

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.

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.

In Wichita, Kansas, detectives close in on the serial killer known as BTK after he has been free for 31 years.

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…

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 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…

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…

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 –…

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.

A documentary crew gains exclusive access to the life of a promising new psycho horror slasher as he meticulously plans a terrifying attack on the quiet town of Glen Echo. Throughout the film, he dissects and dismantles the familiar tropes…

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…

Based on the true story behind infamous killers like Norman Bates, Buffalo Bill, and Leatherface, this film revisits the life of Ed Gein, known as "The Butcher Of Plainfield." In the late 1950s, Gein terrorized his Wisconsin community and the…

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

In a courtroom setting, prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi interviews Lynette Fromme, Mary Brunner, and Sandra Good, three members of the Manson "family," regarding the Tate-LaBianca murders.

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…

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.

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 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 is the story of Charlie Otero, the only surviving member of the family targeted by the BTK killer. Through his personal account, we experience one of the most chilling serial killer cases in American history – the BTK murders.…