On this list of the best serial killer biopics, you’ll find chilling films detailing gruesome murders and desperate manhunts. Many of the most famous serial killers of all time have had their stories told on the silver screen: Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and more.
One of the greatest serial killer biopics is Zodiac, starring Jake Gyllenhaal as the San Francisco cartoonist involved in the manhunt for the infamous Zodiac killer. Directed by David Fincher, the film garnered positive reviews and kept audiences on the edge of their seats. The actual case of the Zodiac killer remains one of the most notorious unsolved cases in America.
For those that think serial killing is a man’s game, Charlize Theron is here to prove you wrong. In the 2003 blockbuster Monster, Theron portrays real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos, tried and convicted for the murders of six men. For her performance, Theron won both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Actress. Vote up the best serial killer biopics below, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.
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Helter Skelter
Badlands
Dahmer
Deranged
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Jeffrey Dahmer: The Secret Life
Monster
Ted Bundy
The Hillside Strangler
The Boston Strangler