Loved Dancing On The Grave? 11 True Crime Shows & Films That Analyse The Minds Of Psychopaths
For those who know and those who are unaware, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan are developing the horrifying tale of Lyle and Erik Menendez after The Jeffrey Dahmer Story creators wowed everyone with their project.
Famous and sensationalized serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy have piqued the public's interest for years by frequently appearing in news and entertainment sections. It therefore comes as no surprise that a number of true crime mysteries and documentaries on serial killers have been based on them and their terrible adventures.
The popularity of serial killer projects have greatly increased, whether it is due to grave curiosity or a simple desire to learn more about the specifics that motivated these people to commit the crimes they did. For example, a docuseries called Dancing On The Grave was released recently and many people loved how it was made and also the topic it covers.
Similarly, there are many more movies and films that deal with the backdrop of true crime. Check out the list below!
1. Dahmer ¨C Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
In Dahmer, Evan Peters portrays serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Dahmer's father Lionel (Richard Jenkins), stepmother Shari (Molly Ringwald), paranoid neighbour Glenda (Niecy Nash), and grandma Catherine (Michael Learned) are among the other important figures.
Where To Watch: Netflix
2. Indian Predator The Butcher of Delhi
Police in Delhi are looking for a skilled assassin with a vendetta against the system after a string of dismembered bodies and insulting letters were left outside a jail.
Where To Watch: Netflix
3. Conversations With A Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes
One of the most infamous serial killers in American history was Ted Bundy. Before being discovered in 1978, he was found guilty in the murders of more than 30 women. This docuseries takes viewers inside the head of the criminal dubbed the "Jack Ripper of the United States" thirty years after Bundy's 1989 execution.
Where To Watch: Netflix
4. Black Bird
Jimmy Keene receives a fantastic opportunity as he begins serving a 10-year prison term: if he can convince Larry Hall, the alleged murderer, to confess, he would be released. Completing this assignment becomes the struggle of a lifetime.
Where To Watch: Apple TV+
5. The Night Stalker
In The Night Stalker, which centres on the attempts of a fake lawyer to persuade Richard Ramirez to confess to a crime for which another man has been found guilty and given the death penalty, Lou Diamond Phillips gives a horrifyingly terrifying portrayal as the legendary serial murderer.
Where To Watch: Hulu Plus
6. The Silencing
Rayburn, a down-on-his-luck character played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, lost his daughter five years before. The thrilling day for Rayburn, a former hunter who now lives with his dog on a remote wildlife reserve, is chasing away intruding hunters.
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video
7. The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea
This three-part South Korean documentary series details how Yoo Young-chul, a serial killer, murdered at least 20 people between 2003 and 2004 in Seoul, the nation's capital, with a particular focus on female sex workers and affluent elderly people.
Where To Watch: Netflix
8. No Man of God
Serial killer Ted Bundy forms an odd and complicated friendship with FBI agent Bill Hagmaier as he reveals the specifics of his horrible acts as he awaits his electric death sentence.
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video
9. SE7EN
The serial murderer who commits murders in accordance with the seven deadly sins is the inspiration for the title of the film. The film takes place in an unknown city where many types of crime are prevalent. In order to catch a serial killer, it follows detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and his partner David Mills (Brad Pitt).
Where To Watch: Google Play Movies
10. Mindhunter
In order to conduct a training simulation, a group of FBI recruits in the psychological profiling programme are dispatched to a remote site. When they learn that one of them is actually a serial killer, they are forced to put their newly acquired skills to the test.
Where To Watch: Netflix
11. Love and Death
The tale of "a prim Texas housewife who hacked her good friend to death with an axe" from Love & Death is all too true. The tragic details of Betty Gore's companion Candy Montgomery's murder in the 1980s are skillfully interwoven with creative storytelling.
Where To Watch: HBO Max
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Iraa Paul writes for Indiatimes Entertainment section - She has equal passion for hot coffee and hot OTT content. She is a pro at suggesting movies and series to watch on the weekend or when you are having a bad day.
