Top 20 Movies About Serial Killers
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These films are killer! For this list, we'll be looking at films that captured our morbid fascination with stories about the world’s most notorious criminals. Our countdown includes "Summer of Sam", "Zodiac", "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile", and more! Which of these movies had you sleeping with the lights on? Tell us down in the comments!
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@alicialynnette9889
2 жыл бұрын
Love this list! I'm obsessed with serial killers and anything crime!!! Please do a top ten list for celebrity crimes and maybe top 10 of celebrities that have bounced back from legal trouble. Love this channel. 😍😍❤️
@pluggy2dope
2 жыл бұрын
MAKE A TOP 20 SPOOFS
@noone.3532
2 жыл бұрын
Henry. I was in my first flat when we watched it. We sat up that night drinking afterwards talking about how their friendship worked, or they were never friends, listening to Nailbomb song "while you sleep" which samples the movie. Took our flatmate days to get past his shock at Henry how the "friendship" ended.
@pp-poopoo
2 жыл бұрын
My room has no lights to begin with
@mohitkarn650
2 жыл бұрын
Ratsasan
Zac Efron quite literally Killed it as Ted Bundy especially considering how charming yet truly monstrously evil he was as Bundy.
@gamleskalle1
2 жыл бұрын
James Hetfield, the Metallica frontman, the Policeman who arrested him.
@alexlazzerly3677
2 жыл бұрын
Zac Efron was way too good-looking to play Bundy.
@Xiaotian88
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexlazzerly3677 Yeah, I think it weirdly plays into the fascination some women have for Ted Bundy because he was so "handsome" for a serial killer 😒😒
@fresherzzz9240
2 жыл бұрын
Zac Efron was so good as Bundy he made me believe for a second that he was innocent
@shooklizard9039
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexlazzerly3677 Bundy looks like he could be his dad...ps Bundy is attractive
The serial killer fascination is so odd. Yet interesting.
@Pinkranger87
2 жыл бұрын
We're intreged by them but replused by them. They can hide in plain sight but do sick horrible things to people
@ericpanissidi6761
2 жыл бұрын
I know.i think I want to know about them to prevent getting killed by one.
@Pinkranger87
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericpanissidi6761 learn self-defense,
@yagikidd2300
2 жыл бұрын
Look up H.H holmes 💀 😳
@Dylan-bj3zy
2 жыл бұрын
@@yagikidd2300 Albert Fish too, creepy!!
Zac Efron as Ted Bundy and Ross Lynch as Jeffrey Dahmer both nailed their respective roles. This proves that these actors aren’t defined by their Disney characters.
@exaltedpenie680
Жыл бұрын
Ross lynch doesn't even come close to Evan Peters as Dahmer
@aidang4070
Жыл бұрын
@@exaltedpenie680 Thats true but at the time thats all we had
@casperjones3455
Жыл бұрын
Acting is easy. It’s literally common sense
@williamleewolverine
Жыл бұрын
@@casperjones3455 It’s a little more than that. You have to feel emotions and know when to detach them.
@trxper1759
Жыл бұрын
@@exaltedpenie680 Ross was a good but Evan was amazing
I think Efron’s backround just made him even more perfect for the role. Like that was one of the most mentioned factor of Bundy’s character, he was incredibly personable and was described as a heartthrob. So why not cast an actual teen heartthrob.
@nicolehall694
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Same as casting former Sexiest Man Alive Mark Harmon as Bundy in The Deliberate Stranger
@lanagievski1540
2 жыл бұрын
He was neither personable nor a heartthrob. He used manipulation and posed as someone injured and in need of assistance to get women to let their guard down.
@yeckeyilana
2 жыл бұрын
@@lanagievski1540 literally its so upsetting to think thats what everyone thinks its even worst that some girls use that as an excuse to simp for him and make fan cams
@beatriznascimento2116
2 жыл бұрын
@@lanagievski1540 but that’s what people were saying at the time, e even got letters from women asking him to marry them.
@jennagrosskopf7962
2 жыл бұрын
Yes and I really enjoyed it but I was even more so blown away by my best friend Dahmer... Hopefully that one is high up on this list and was also a Disney/teen heartthrob casted Ross Lynch who's performance was just perfect imo.
I think Zac Effron was a perfect choice because Ted was adored by many until he was found guilty for many gruesome murders and Zac certainly was adored because of his well know work in Disney channel
@joeriley5099
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely a choice by the studio and director that was questioned by insiders and the general movie loving public at the time (probably similar to John Cusack in The Frozen Grounds) that in the end were genius decisions for the film.
@fuckingmesss
2 жыл бұрын
@Miles Doyle uh oh
@TheRandompaint
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like you're insinuating that he's a secret killer too🙃
@noemiarmas5773
2 жыл бұрын
Zac efron did a good job gets a Oscar nominated John Malkoviah he Did Good Job Too gets a Oscar nominated Too 💘💖 his work in Disney Channel
@NazriB
Жыл бұрын
Lies again? Super Kick Wicked Pictures
0:42: 20. In the Light of the Moon (AKA Ed Gein) (2000) 1:38: 19. Karla (2006) 2:34: 18. The Golden Glove (2019) 3:27: 17. Summer of Sam (1999) 4:22: 16. Memories of Murder (2003) 5:10: 15. The Frozen Ground (2013) 5:59: 14. The Boston Strangler (1968) 6:59: 13. Helter Skelter (1976) 7:57: 12. To Catch a Killer (1992) 8:52: 11. The Deliberate Stranger (1986) 9:38: 10. Dahmer (2002) 10:32: 9. My Friend Dahmer (2017) 11:22: 8. Ted Bundy (2002) 12:05: 7. Citizen X (1995) 13:05: 6. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) 14:04: 5. 10 Rillington Place (1971) 14:52: 4. Snowtown (2011) 15:45: 3. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) 16:45: 2. Monster (2003) 18:03: 1. Zodiac (2007)
@hemanthharsha6518
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro ✌️✌️
@vincentjoyce5100
2 жыл бұрын
No Silence of the Lambs?
@anijeepa
2 жыл бұрын
@@vincentjoyce5100 hannibal lecter isnt real
@mchamber366
2 жыл бұрын
@@anijeepa wasn't Buffalo Bill based on someone I might be wrong but I remember hearing that part of the movie was real
@mchamber366
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the list I have watched most of these movies already but going to look some up now
Netflix's new Dahmer series hits the mark. Evan Peters is haunting!
@meowmeow5894
Жыл бұрын
Helll yeah !!! ...
@rudeboilick3598
Жыл бұрын
The cold dark character portrayal was fascinating. He nailed it as an actor. Probably one of tue youngest yet greatest actors of our time.
@BruDia
Жыл бұрын
Now i want a series with Ed Gein
@gergelykiss7837
Жыл бұрын
@@rudeboilick3598 he is a good actor but definitely not among the best
@shantelfelice
Жыл бұрын
Out of all the Jeffery movies, Evan Peters looks EXACTLY like Jeff. Hands down.
Zodiac: Ironman,Mysterio And Hulk Trying to find a Killer.
@morganpearson2777
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 love this
@crispyjack428
2 жыл бұрын
True this is exactly what happened.
@ogililpop5819
2 жыл бұрын
wat
@ChrisD-nx5bq
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like Tony would’ve solved it
@siege824s8
2 жыл бұрын
Was looking for this comment
Norman Bates (played by Anthony Perkins): “We all go a little mad sometimes.”
@christophermerlot3366
2 жыл бұрын
A boy's best friend is his mother.
Is it just me or the WatchMojo narrators have such a soothing voice.
@jimbo9208
2 жыл бұрын
it just you
@alicialynnette9889
2 жыл бұрын
I agree!!!!
@ELmayberry
2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@midget4581
2 жыл бұрын
Well they should have for good YT clips…. When i hear a voice i dont like i stop watching…. Think watchmojo get it so they have al lot o fans☺️but some voices are nicer/hotter then others. 👍🏳️🌈
@rishin8012
2 жыл бұрын
not for me
I may get grief for this but Zac Efron and Charlize Theron gave the two most accurate portrayals of real life serial killers. I dare say equal level. Zac Effron literally channeled Bundy. He deserves high praise.
@turnoffthetv
2 жыл бұрын
Zac Efron blew me away in that movie. I was not expecting that performance and I've rewatched that movie just because it was so eerily accurate.
@paulwoodford6229
2 жыл бұрын
Charlize 's performance as Eileen was simply stunning
@michaellovely6601
2 жыл бұрын
@@paulwoodford6229 Definitely. If you watch the movie "Bombshell" you would be absolutely bewildered at how much Charlize Theron looks like former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly. Similarly; Nicole Kidman bore a striking resemblance to Gretchen Carlson.
@susancullimore5643
Жыл бұрын
You won't get grief from me. Both Zac and Charlize channeled their respective serial killers so much so that they remind me of the fictional Hannibal Lector.
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is easily one of the best films I have ever seen, and one of my favorites. It does such an amazing job that I can only watch it once.
@jacopodainotto4084
2 жыл бұрын
So underrated
@SAVANTI711
2 жыл бұрын
@Move_I_Got_This Yeah in a real world Atomic Blonde isn't going to beat Downey Jr & Gyllenhaal. Nice Effort tho.
@christopherbenoit5585
2 жыл бұрын
If it was good you would watch more than once
@09nob
2 жыл бұрын
If you only watch it once you might miss a lot of the black humor that becomes apparent through repeat watching.
@luckyluciano2562
2 жыл бұрын
When he broke the hookers neck in the car I laughed my ass off
If anyone hasn’t seen “secret life of Dahmer”, let me just say it’s about the best S.K movie I’ve ever seen.
@Dylan-bj3zy
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I liked the movie "Dahmer" too where Jeremy Renner played Jeff.
@army4life235
2 жыл бұрын
Mmm I have that version on dvd and it just wasn’t IT. Secret Life has more gore and it seems like it would be closer to the real events.
@tamafotzi
2 жыл бұрын
a nice evil movie, i like it
@sumaiyakhan5624
Жыл бұрын
@@army4life235 exactly. I feel like Renner didnt capture Dahmer well in the role and the movie added way too many fictional things defeating the purpose of it being an educational serial killer movie
Fun fact: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile also stars James Hetfield of Metallica as Bob Hayward, the police officer who first arrested Bundy.
@randomrecipes5007
Жыл бұрын
No way, just watched it recently, huge Metallica fan, and didn't notice him, gotta go back now lol. Do you know the reason why he cameoed? Fan of Bundy case? Friends of filmmakers?
@Mr.Sophistication99
Жыл бұрын
HOLY SHIT your right watched this movie 3 times and I’ve just noticed that after going back and rewatching it just now
My Friend Dahmer is an underrated gem
@bellaknightR597
2 жыл бұрын
Ikr, Ross' performance was chilling to say the least
@okcarl9621
Жыл бұрын
compare that to the new series of jeffery dahmer on netflix. almost everything is spot on to the true story
@Musicismyheart877
Жыл бұрын
Which was better my friend dahmer or the show
@TheBlkSimsQyeen
3 ай бұрын
Bro that was so good
Zodiac is one of those movies like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. The acting and writing is so good they are endlessly re-watchable.
There was another little known film about John Wayne Gacy called "Dear Mr. Gacy" and it's surprisingly good. It's about his "final victim" from prison.
@chrishandsome4267
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve read the book & it’s terrifying how evil that dude truly was
@sharonpopolow6874
2 жыл бұрын
I liked this film a lot. That kid got hella more than he anticipated on. I love William Forsythe who did great, but of course- Brian Dennehy will always be John Wayne Gacy in my eyes.
@lk0512
2 жыл бұрын
@Miles Doyle Shut up
@stevencoates3382
2 жыл бұрын
@@sharonpopolow6874 YES! To catch a killer is so SO good.
@jolinkarlsson8569
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen it it’s pretty good i recomend it if somebody haven’t seen it yet
Top 10 Most Technologically Advanced Civilizations In Movies.
@joseaguirre744
2 жыл бұрын
#1
@benedickdanganan420
2 жыл бұрын
#2
@fatbgmanbg975
2 жыл бұрын
#3
@nicholaskola1519
2 жыл бұрын
Oh shit, that’s a good one !!!👀👌🏾
@PainfulGrowth
2 жыл бұрын
oh shit, that’s a good one !!!👀👌🏾
I swear, Zac Efron’s depiction of Bundy tore my heart with how such a seemingly wonderful man could actually have been that evil, if he wasn’t a serial killer he could have honestly been one of the most famous and best lawyers ever
@savage9670
11 ай бұрын
He is a evil and degenerate nothing more
I’m so happy you included Snowtown, being an Aussie, it’s such a well known case and that movie is insanely realistic, perhaps too realistic, and the acting is Oscar worthy, highly recommend
@rexxy2409
2 жыл бұрын
The bathroom scene made me suffocated
@andrewwinch474
2 жыл бұрын
So much better than that Wolf Creek garbage based on Milat.
@ariebutterfly31ariebutterf56
2 жыл бұрын
@@rexxy2409 I felt bad for the little brother
@rexxy2409
2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewwinch474 that was a long time ago. Would love to see a remake.
@rexxy2409
2 жыл бұрын
@@ariebutterfly31ariebutterf56 yea me too
"To Catch A Killer" was great. Brian Dennehy nailed it. I forgot how good that was.
Totally agree with #1: I watched Zodiac….and then rewatched it, and then went to search for more info about the killings. It’s (imo) definitely one of the best movie of the genre. 👍👍
Monster is my favorite, Charlize Theron gave one of the greatest performances in film history. Eioleen's upbringing was nothing short of horrific and unsettling. If she was shown love, happiness and understanding she would have became a good person, instead she became a tortured soul.
@brettbrooks5511
2 жыл бұрын
The same can be said for most serial killers. Troubled childhoods are one of the biggest commonalities in psychopathy. Also she wasn't a "troubled soul" she was a monster and a murderer.
@paulwoodford6229
2 жыл бұрын
She had a chance of happiness but messed up a marriage before she became a prostitute. Monster is so phenomenal film with a phenomenal performance. Even christina ricci's performance was well done
@susancullimore5643
Жыл бұрын
Monsters do exist and ghosts too. They are within us, and sometimes they win. Stephen King
@williamsummerson1204
Жыл бұрын
@@susancullimore5643 that phrase was used in an episode of criminal minds. 👍
@susancullimore5643
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Reid said in the episode where the unsub was actually a female personality that took over an abused young man. The statement is found in the preface of the author's edition of The Shining.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile is in my top 10 movies and in my opinion by far the best work Zac Efron has ever done.
Anyone else laugh when the dog started talking?
@javieresparza2277
2 жыл бұрын
Instantly
@owendytor3617
2 жыл бұрын
Mark Alexander what dog
@AmyD723
2 жыл бұрын
@@owendytor3617 The one in the Summer of Sam clip.
Loved “frozen ground”, so good to see John and Nicholas back together again since con air
@dawnemerson3604
2 жыл бұрын
Loved frozen ground Vanessa blew me away
@l.c.7955
Жыл бұрын
Really good job on everyone's part (the 3 main characters)
Memories of Murder is disrespected on this list, definitely should be on the top 5
I’ve seen almost every movie about Bundy & I can shockingly say Zac Efron did an amazing job portraying Ted!
Time to add the new dahmer series to this list!! Best performance 🙌🏼
I've read many criticisms of Zac Efron's portrayal of Ted Bundy, how he'd keep facing the camera and smiling, but if you watch any actual footage of Bundy, that is exactly how he was. Bundy was an absolute jerk, but his looks and smarm fooled many people, including the all the women he tortured and murdered. Efron nailed it, much like Mark Harmon did back in the 80's.
@wulandarisudiatsyamsi4645
Жыл бұрын
That is precisely how I feel; Zac Efron seems suitable when acting as Ted Bundy. Besides the criticism, I have also seen some people praise Efron’s performance in the film because he is able to capture Bundy’s charm and manipulative nature, as well as the disturbing aspects of his personality. Other than people criticizing his acting skills, I think they are also protesting how the film glorifies Bundy and his crimes rather than showing people that he is a violent and dangerous serial killer. People should note that the film was not intended to be a documentary, so it takes a different perspective. I have seen the comparison picture between Efron and Bundy. In my opinion, Efron shares a physical resemblance to Bundy with a similar bone structure and hairstyle, which made his portrayal more convincing. As for his acting skills, I believe that he has experience playing charismatic characters, such as his previous role in “High School Musical,” making him a good fit for portraying Bundy, who was known for his ability to charm and manipulate his victims .Either way, whether or not people believe that Efron’s portrayal of Bundy was accurate will depend on their interpretation and analysis of the film.
“To me, the world is nothing but evil, and my own evil just happened to come out because of the circumstances of what I was doing.” - Aileen Wuornos
@joshuamohlman
2 жыл бұрын
@Move_I_Got_This I believe that too, but unfortunately I have personally met a few who were venomous on the inside
@richardknows6763
2 жыл бұрын
Some people don't have a heart
@joshuamohlman
2 жыл бұрын
@@richardknows6763 sad but true
@petraleopold2713
2 жыл бұрын
@Move_I_Got_This i personally don't agree w this quote, not all people are good
@noemiarmas5773
2 жыл бұрын
Charlize Theron she Did Good Job she gets a Oscar nominated for movie monster that's good job 💖 few minutes ago 10 Anniversary Of monster Movie Starring Charlize Theron Christina Ricci Katie Reylonds She Lookalike of Ryan Reynolds
The one with Zac Efron actually did give me crazy dreams like where I was scared but wanted to know what happens lol. He did an amazing job in that movie even though the title is so hard to remember. The end though... whoa, give me chills I swear
I personally think 'Memories of Murder' is the best movie about a serial killer
@fd2315
2 жыл бұрын
Agree.
@rtx1692
6 ай бұрын
true
Zodiac was a good pick. It’s a three hour film that you can honestly watch a hundred times over. Captivating each and every time.
The golden glove (der goldene Handschuh) is partly really hard to watch, due to it's creepy main character. I really liked it. It is not your typical clean-cut American films heavily focusing on the story and what it creates. The atmosphere is very unpleasant and you get confronted with very disturbed man. Not a popcorn movie like the rest of the list.
@lucasrosenberg3431
2 жыл бұрын
The movie realy is hard to watch sometimes but the book on which that movie is based is much worse!
@montetanktankkiller700
2 жыл бұрын
I am from Hamburg/germany and i know this pub very well. "Zum goldenen Handschuh". The movie is excellent.
@kevonseymourks2790
28 күн бұрын
@@lucasrosenberg3431Well obviously, books can usually go much deeper in the context where movies can’t do that in such short amount of time.
Aileen Wuomos, from victim, prostitute, to serial killer played Charlize Theron and won an Oscar for “Best Actress-Drama” in 2004.
@alicialynnette9889
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite too!!
@alexwadsworth5875
2 жыл бұрын
By like 100 miles. Watchmojo has never upset me like this before!! Again ill say they went with the allstar cast instead of the PERFECT acting Charlie has provided us.
"Jeffrey Dahmer is arguably the sickest serial killer of all time" Albert Fish isn't mainstream like Dahmer, but I'd argue he's the sickest serial killer or the Russian boy scout killer who filmed himself hanging little boys. Not something you ever wanna google. That's what ended my fascination with serial killers. I really wish I can wash that memory from my brain.
@joshuamohlman
2 жыл бұрын
Same bro. In my college English class last year, I had to do a report on a serial killer because our class was based around true crime. I was told by my teacher to research Dahmer, and reading what he did to his victims and their bodies make me sick to my stomach. Guy got what was coming to him as far as I’m concerned
@katie2275
2 жыл бұрын
Corll, chikatilo, bob berdella and Randy Kraft were pretty bad too.
@toxiknaoyt1619
2 жыл бұрын
Albert fish hands down of the most grossest killer
@Joseph-de3ls
2 жыл бұрын
What did you expect? Serial killers just to stab someone and call it a day? Of course there's horrible ones. But you know what's scarier? Literally EVERY politican.
I don't know if it would qualify since it was a three-part mini series rather than a movie, but Des, about the Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen, was incredible. David Tennant starred in the title role, and he portrayed the soullessness of the man so well. The series itself is more about the investigation after his arrest, trying to identify the victims and such, but... just wow. Amazing.
@callum5392
Жыл бұрын
100% agree, Des was better than many of the films/tv movies on this list. David Tennant absolutely nailed the performance and bore an uncanny resemblance to the real Dennis Nilsen. Great shout!
I love Summer Of Sam, an older period piece, but the drama is so real and relevant. Adrian Brody, John Leguizamo and Spike Lee were all brilliant
@jpcob1047
10 ай бұрын
watched it like 20 times
Re: Memories of Murder, lead actor Song Kang-ho deserves a mention for his performance as the small-town detective. He's starred in a number of Bong's films. and is one of Korea's best actors.
@sagafabubakar6286
2 жыл бұрын
I think that film is in the top three
Henry: Portrait of a serial killer is such a horrifying watch. It's been years since I saw it, but I can never forget the knot I had in my stomach for most of the movie. My friend and I, after watching it, just turned the tv off and went to do separate things for a while in silence in order to process the movie.
By the way I didn't even know that Ross Lynch played Jeffrey Dahmer and Zac Efron: Ted Bundy. crazy jump from what we knew them for both on Disney
@ryanjonsson2468
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly when I first heard that about them i was like wtf
@juliaholladay8821
2 жыл бұрын
They both did great jobs!
@shooklizard9039
2 жыл бұрын
They both took dark twisted paths from Disney lol
Citizen X is brilliant. This was back when HBO was turning out a ton of great movies (Barbarians at the Gate, And the Band Played On, American Splendor, Countdown to Looking Glass, Live From Baghdad, and Doomsday Gun, for example).
@Crimson508
2 жыл бұрын
I gotta say, but it’s pretty clear that Citizen X is the best of the bunch. This list is very inaccurate and biased.
I stepped on a corn flake once, I guess now I'm a cereal killer.
@samtheman123
2 жыл бұрын
I eat those every day. I guess I’m a cereal cannibal.
@bluegenes2273
2 жыл бұрын
Oofa.
@Zick-ThingS-Col
2 жыл бұрын
Ba-dum-tss
@henriktamminen7438
2 жыл бұрын
Get out... NOW!
I am so happy to see Citizen X on the list. A masterpiece in this style of movies and a poignant portrait of the USSR those days.
Snowtown is chilling. Very hard to stomach, but really well done.
Charlize absolutely SLAYED her role as Aileen. I mean I couldnt believe it.
Zac Efron's performance as Ted Bundy is mesmerizing.
The most recent Dahmer biopic is getting a lot of flack but Evan Peters is 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘰 good in it! He’ll creep you out but also break your heart at the same time💔
Fun fact: Jeremy Renner was initially offered the roll of Dexter for the show of the same name but he turned it down saying that he couldn't play another serial killer again.
@bazookajoe6133
Жыл бұрын
Dexter is more of a vigilante than a serial killer.
@panicattheanimationstudio5673
Жыл бұрын
@@bazookajoe6133 I mean his is a vigilante in a sense, that's definitely true but he is still very much a serial killer
Man, Theron's performance in Monster is one of the top 3 performance I have seen in movie/TV.
You included some great picks - The Frozen Ground and Helter Skelter are a couple of my favorites. But an honorable mention nod to In Cold Blood would have been nice.
Monster should be #1 on this list. Not to take away from Zodiac, but Charlize Theron's performance is incredible from start to finish. Not merely the physical transformation, it is how she brings out every element of Aileen Wournos - from the vulnerable to the abominable, she portrays Aileen in her most human qualities as she eventually breaks down entirely to become the titular monster. You can feel a sort of sympathy for her, all the while fully aware of the horrific murders she's comitting.
@alexwadsworth5875
2 жыл бұрын
Couldnt have said it better myself.
@DaniboyBR2
8 ай бұрын
Its unwatchable, I walked out in 15 minutes, just unbearable unisteresting movie.
@0Lu.Lu0
7 ай бұрын
Aileen Wurounos is said to be America’s first woman serial killer: her life and cases, trial, and death row journey are a deeply fascinatinating study of the intersections between childhood trauma and abuse, promiscuity, androgyny, lesbian lives, poverty, sex work, The State, Florida, etc.
Yup. Zodiac is my ultimate favorite cast, music, everything got me glued to the film.
Zodiac is the greatest SK movie, I’ve seen that movie millions of times, sorry guys but memories of a murder can’t be 16 , that’s insulting but besides that good job
@arazordraggedfromwristtoel5201
2 жыл бұрын
I saw that in theaters when I was in high school. After my friends told me how boring it was, I made other friends. Yes, you're right. Zodiac is the best.
@Axolotl_Mischief
2 жыл бұрын
So damn good, I have the ltd edt director's cut on Bluray. My personal #1 SK flick.
@arazordraggedfromwristtoel5201
2 жыл бұрын
@Move_I_Got_This Monster ain't exactly accurate, unlike Zodiac. Great movie, though.
@arazordraggedfromwristtoel5201
2 жыл бұрын
@@Axolotl_Mischief Whoa, there's a fucking director's cut? Never mind, I'm going to Amazon. Rent is gonna have to wait, lol.
Thanks so much for this! Been looking for some movies based on true crime.
The Golden Glove is incredible. After I watched it, I wanted to see what others had to say. One review described it as "The first movie I ever smelled." That pretty much sums it up.
@jpcob1047
10 ай бұрын
most gruesome movie of all of them
Hawkeye was Dahmer in 2002. 20 years later Quicksilver is Dahmer. Marvel is everywhere
Summer of Sam is a genuinely underrated movie.... Thank you for giving it some props!
TIME STAMPS 0:42 In the Light of The Moon (2000) 1:40 Karla (2006) 2:38 The Golden Glove (2019) 3:27 Summer of Sam (1999) 4:20 Memories of Murder (2003) 5:12 The Frozen Ground (2013) 6:00 The Boston Strangler (1968) 7:00 Helter Skelter (1976) 8:00 To Catch A Killer (1992) 8:50 The Deliberate Stranger (1986) 9:40 Dahmer (2002) 10:32 My Friend Dahmer (2017) 11:22 Ted Bundy (2002) 12:06 Citizen X (1995) 13:04 Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) 14:04 Rillington Place (1971) 14:52 Snowtown (2011) 15:46 Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) 16:43 Monster (2003) 18:04 Zodiac (2007)
It’s funny that the scene you showed from Monster had Scott Wilson in it. Wilson famously played one of the two killers in the movie In Cold Blood, which was based on real events. The book, which was written by Truman Capote, and the movie both have been cited as the beginning of our cultures fascination with true crime.
Charlize Theron's portrayal of Eileen Wuoronos was mesmerizing!
From Hell and Zodiac are underrated gems. It was criminal that Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, or Robert Downey Jr. didn’t get Oscar nominated.
It's not exactly a movie but the new monster on the Netflix series portraying dahmer Evan page f****** kills it
Citizen X was great, but the USSR government was suppressing the crimes. Zodiac was also great. Curious why there isn't a popular movie about The Nightstalker (Richard Ramirez).
@janisdeitsch2230
2 жыл бұрын
Citizen X was so beautifully edited and acted that my eyes were glued to the screen. I had trouble breathing. Cannot believe that more people haven’t seen it.
@AmyD723
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a really good movie about Ramirez. I also want to see a movie about Rodney Alcala (The Dating Game Killer).
Henry. The most terrifying movie I've ever seen -- and written and directed by "some guy" who owned a video store, who was hired to make "a horror movie."
For the ppl who are mad at jeffrey d’s netflix special.. need this vid
Ed Gein was not a serial killer. Only 2 victims, maybe 3 if he killed his brother. He was mostly just a grave robber.
@devonjones5200
2 жыл бұрын
2 is enough to be a serial killer. A serial killer is someone who has more than 1 kill at 2 different times and he most likely killed his brother anyway so ed was definitely a serial killer
@somberstricken4424
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, and pretty much every "based on a true story" thriller movie uses him as inspiration, and heavily embellish details. Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a good example.
@emilyb945
2 жыл бұрын
I know on Criminal Minds it actually said 3+, and I also just googled it and it said the FBIs definition of serial is 3 or more. 🤷🏽♀️
@brodaforlife
2 жыл бұрын
There’s were also theories on whether he may of killed unknown hitchhikers during his crime spree but that was never confirmed though
@theresaiwright7085
2 жыл бұрын
@@devonjones5200 Devon Jones a serial killer is when they 3 more people according to the FBI.
Ed Gein also had some inspiration towards Texas Chainsaw Massacre. And Zodiac is a masterpiece. Which I'm so thankful for considering I personally find him to be the most fascinating of serial killers.
@kennytaco4474
Жыл бұрын
Oddly though. He wasn’t a serial killer. He robbed graves and was only known to have killed one
haha 😄 i love it how metallica james hetfield is the highway cop in that bundy movie 😄
I’ll never look at Donna the same way again.
I loved Zodiac! So great! I watched Henry a couple years ago, alone at night and was legit spooked!
Well now I want to watch Iron Man, the Hulk, and Mysterio hunt down the Zodiac Killer
@picklerick_91
2 жыл бұрын
Currently free on KZread Movies 😄 enjoy (dk when it’s gonna disappear tho)
@baxtersmom279
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! So much.
This list was indeed great as heck, many of the movies I havent seen. Nice to catch up! ☑️🍿
Zodiac stars Hulk, Iron Man, & Mysterio
This may not qualify but I had nightmares after watching In Cold Blood in 1967. Also, The Assassination of Gianni Versace was chilling. Helter Skelter and The Deliberate Stranger was made so well. They were both made for television. Michael Burke gave a great performance in Ted Bundy.
@LayDeeTee1
2 жыл бұрын
Agree..."In Cold Blood" (1967) was a great movie.
@michaellovely6601
2 жыл бұрын
Even though it was a season of a TV show; I was amazed by the season of "American Crime Story" that focused on the assassination of Gianni Versace. Darren Criss bore a striking resemblance to Andrew Cunanan, Edgar Ramirez and Penélope Cruz were equally impressive as Gianni and Donatella Versace, and Ricky Martin gave a great performance as Antonio D'Amico. It really didn't take much for Penélope Cruz to get into character as Donatella Versace; all she needed was a blonde wig, a tight fitting red dress, and a fake cigarette.
Karla is so underrated, although it is biased towards her being a ‘victim’ it still shows how disturbing their crimes were.
@michaellovely6601
2 жыл бұрын
Laura Prepon gave a good performance as Karla Homolka.
too bad The Golden Glove is so low on the list, it was an amazing movie, harsh and thrilling, macabre to almost black comedy degree in places, but amazing
Great video and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day
Michael Rooker's debut as Henry Lee Lucas in *"Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer"* (1986) is one of the best I've seen in a long time. It looked documentary style and the fact it's based on a real life killer is all the more disturbing. In the UK the film was banned for years until the late 90s.
@andrispaez374
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will definitely search about it!
If this list gets updated then it'll include No man of God... with Luke Kirby as the probably the best and most terrifying performance as Ted Bundy. Truly spectacular
Man, theres a big difference between hard to watch for gore and or brutality - and hard to watch because of the deep emotional/psychological turmoil these killers endure themselves, brought to light by incredible writing/directing/performing. Monster was hard to watch for both many reasons, as many other on this list. Not condoning their actions or glorifying it whatsoever - but it's just fucking sad that some people are wired so broken that it breaks things around them too. God bless.
Bundy: An American Icon(2008) and Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck(2007) were great films! Corin Nemic played both Bundy and Richard Speck. He did an amazing job in these portrayals.
I saw that dog scene from summer of Sam when I was like 9 and I busted out laughing.
@archangeljophiel2019
2 жыл бұрын
Same over here 😂😂😂😂
@MissMultiConsole
2 жыл бұрын
I love how the dog is still wagging his tail in that scene too
Changeling with Angelina Jolie was incredibly disturbing and hard to watch and As far as the Serial Killer theme is concerned that is a good thing.. I'd recommend it to anyone here who hasn't watched it yet.
There were so many good movies on this list. It's not a movie, but I'll be excited to see Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer in the Ryan Murphy show.
@markalexander3659
2 жыл бұрын
What's that?
@bekleedee
2 жыл бұрын
@@markalexander3659 apparently its called Monster; The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
@markalexander3659
2 жыл бұрын
@@bekleedee Thanks! Love Evan Peters! OHHHH I just released you meant it was going to be a show BY Ryan Murphy, right? I thought you were saying it was just gonna be a segment on something called The Ryan Murphy Show lol. I'm really excited for it too, now. Ryan Murphy giving Sarah Paulson her own show was really good so hopefully this will be, too! Any idea when it premiers?
@bekleedee
2 жыл бұрын
@@markalexander3659 sorry. That part could have been clearer on my part. I love Evan too. He's great. So far it's just showing as to be announced. I'm keen to see how it goes though. Sarah did amazing so I have no doubt Evan will be the same. Ryan has a knack for bringing out the best in his actors.
@bellaknightR597
2 жыл бұрын
He will be a Netflix show I think
It's weird seeing John Cusack and Nicholas cage in the same movie that's not con air
Top 10 worst things that happened to scorpion (Mortal Kombat)
I loved Manhunter. Too bad its not on this list. Michael Mann made a masterpiece with this one. Its the best of all Hannibal movies-my opinion
@ringadingding5248
Жыл бұрын
You must have the attention span of a housefly. Did you read the title of this clip?
In my opinion, Dahmer, My Friend Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, And Vile should have been higher on the list and Monster should have been #1
@Currency1001
2 жыл бұрын
Golden glove is one of the best ones. Those are really mediocre
the dog speaking in summer of sam ruined it for me lol XD
This a good list today!
Anyone else obsessed with anything True Crime?
@troublenstrife5761
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely intrigued, and obsessed by the whole genre, plus, you never know if you will have to use some of their tactics if and when you ever face a killer yourself, I mean some of that evil clobbering stuff could come in handy🦶💪🥊.
@shoshanaloomer
2 жыл бұрын
@@troublenstrife5761 all my true crime documentary’s influenced me to want to persue a career in forensics
@troublenstrife5761
2 жыл бұрын
@@shoshanaloomer I also wanted to pursue that path, circumstances did not allow so I worked nursing the criminally insane within forensic psychiatric units. Fair to say tricky/hard work but rewarding and interesting.
@bellaknightR597
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
I agree with these choices. Plus I remember the Brian Dennehy film being played on TV when I was maybe around 12 & it terrified me. There was just something about him. So much so that I really couldn't watch anything that he was creepy in until my 20s! He is an amazing actor, I'm just glad I caught a repeat of Cocoon when I was about 30ish to get over my fear of him.
I'm glad you included "Monster."
Memories of Murder should have been higher on this list. It's better than basically everything above it besides maybe Zodiac.
How is Lovely Bones not on here
My favorite of these movies are Helter Skelter, Deliberate Stranger, To Catch a Killer and the tv mini series The Atlanta Child Murders. Starring Morgan Freeman and James Earl Jones. It aired on CBS on February 10 and 12, 1985.
I loved John Leguizamo in the Summer of Sam. Actually that whole cast was pretty awesome.