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Serial Killer Movies

Kiss The Girls 1997 Movie Scene Morgan Freeman as Dr. Alex Cross holding a gun and chasing a serial killer in his hotel

Kiss the Girls [1997]

Thriller
Not venturing into horror, Kiss the Girls remains a suspenseful and solid psychological thriller about a man trying to catch a vicious serial killer.
The First Power 1990 Movie Scene The body of Jeff Kober as Patrick Channing AKA The Pentagram Killer laying inside the burning pentagram

The First Power [1990]

Thriller
Charmingly dated, The First Power is a classic B serial killer thriller with strong occult elements and lots of entertaining action.
The Cell 2000 Movie Scene Jennifer Lopez as Catherine Deane in the world of Vincent D'Onofrio as Carl Stargher with his emperor look and huge drapes hanging from his rings on the back

The Cell [2000]

Thriller
Visually unique and disturbingly creepy, The Cell is a serial killer movie offering you a look into a nightmarish world others only talk about.
Fallen 1998 Movie Scene Denzel Washington as John Hobbes holding a gun and hiding from the demon Azazel who's been following him

Fallen [1998]

Mystery
Maintaining a casual and cheeky atmosphere despite all the deaths, Fallen is an exceptional noir serial killer movie with an occult twist.
Knight Moves 1992 Movie Scene Christopher Lambert as Peter Sanderson talking to the killer with Tom Skerritt as Frank and Diane Lane as Kathy

Knight Moves [1992]

Thriller
Atmospheric, ambitious, but also a bit messy, Knight Moves is a serial killer movie with a chess twist starring Christopher Lambert.
D-Tox 2002 Movie Scene Sylvester Stallone as Jake Malloy holding a gun pointed at the killer

D-Tox [2002]

Thriller
Brutal and brooding, D-Tox is a peculiar serial killer movie doubling as a who-done-it murder mystery and featuring one hell of a cast.
SwitchBack 1997 Movie Scene Jared Leto as Lane Dixon holding a gun pointed at Danny Glover as Bob Goodall as he's starting to suspect he's a serial killer

Switchback [1997]

Thriller
Suspenseful, well-crafted, and authentic, SwitchBack is a serial killer movie that's going to keep throwing curveballs at you.
Maniac Cop 1988 Movie Scene Robert Z'Dar as Matt Cordell firing a shotgun at a police officer

Maniac Cop [1988]

Horror
Featuring one hell of a villain, Maniac Cop is an unashamedly B horror movie about a serial killer prowling the seedy New York streets.
Cruising 1980 Movie Scene Al Pacino as Steve Burns wearing a leather jacket inside of a gay leather nightclub

Cruising [1980]

Thriller
Dark, brooding, and gritty, Cruising is a masterpiece, an underrated noir thriller following an undercover cop hunting a serial killer.
The Vanishing 1993 Movie Scene Jeff Bridges as Barney Cousins holding a bottle of chloroform and a handkerchief

The Vanishing [1993]

Thriller
The Vanishing is a gripping psychological thriller offering a look inside a killer's mind and the man he destroyed with his actions.
Nefarious 2023 Movie Scene Sean Patrick Flanery as Nefarious AKA Edward Wayne Brady in an orange prison jumpsuit in handcuffs spreading his arms

Nefarious [2023]

Mystery
Offering a gripping narrative, Nefarious is a psychological thriller following a serial killer claiming he's possessed hours before his execution.
To Catch A Killer 2023 Movie Scene Ben Mendelsohn as Lammark in the morgue next to the bodies of the victims of the mass shooting

To Catch A Killer [2023]

Thriller
Behind the generic title To Catch a Killer hides a solid and familiar psychological thriller about a different kind of serial killer.
From Hell 2001 Movie Scene Johnny Depp as Inspector Abberline arriving at one of the scenes of Jack the Ripper murders

From Hell [2001]

Horror
Atmospheric, oozing with mystery and macabre, From Hell is a Gothic horror movie about Jack The Ripper with a twist.
The Bone Collector 1999 Movie Scene Denzel Washington as Lincoln Rhyme and Michael Rooker as Captain Howard Cheney trying to catch the serial killer

The Bone Collector [1999]

Thriller
Driven by excellent performances by Denzel and Jolie, The Bone Collector is a slick and surprisingly digestible serial killer movie.
Vicious Fun Movie 2020 Scene Evan Marsh as Joel holding an axe with Amber Goldfarb as Carrie

Vicious Fun [2020]

Horror
Full of stylish eighties neon nostalgia, Vicious Fun is a visually appealing, and mildly entertaining horror comedy worth watching.
The Crimson Rivers 2000 Movie Scene Jean Reno as Pierre Niemans and Vincent Cassel as Max Kerkerian holding guns at the mountain

The Crimson Rivers [2000]

Thriller
Underneath the alluring visuals and gripping storytelling of The Crimson Rivers hides an average psychological thriller about a serial killer.
The Good Nurse 2022 Movie Scene Eddie Redmayne as Charlie Cullen staring into the eyes of the recently deceased woman in a hospital

The Good Nurse [2022]

Drama
Although I don't like movies set in hospitals, The Good Nurse, following the real-life hunt for a different kind of serial killer was a must.
Vidocq 2001 Movie Scene The Alchemist wearing a golden reflective mask and a black cape

Vidocq [2001]

Thriller
Visually impressive, dark, and oddly compelling, Vidocq is a who-done-it movie set in 1830 Paris that will make ninety minutes just fly by.
Lonely Hearts Movie 2006 Scene John Travolta as Elmer Robinson and James Gandolfini as Det. Charles Hilderbrandt talking to other police officers about the case

Lonely Hearts [2006]

Thriller
Perhaps a bit too aloof for a movie based on the hunt for two serial killers, Lonely Hearts is a light neo-noir thriller worth watching.
Mindhunters Movie 2004 Scene FBI profilers entering a room on an island only to find a dead body hanging from a celling

Mindhunters [2004]

Thriller
Unapologetically flashy, Mindhunters is a highly entertaining thriller about a serial killer toying with FBI profilers on an island.
No Man of God 2021 Movie Scene Luke Kirby as Ted Bundy during the interview with Bill Hagmaier

No Man of God [2021]

Drama
For all of us true crime fans, No Man of God feels like serial killer porn, exploring Ted Bundy's last years in prison and his motivations.
I See You 2019 Movie Scene Helen Hunt as Jackie hearing something strange inside the house

I See You [2019]

Thriller
If you're looking for an entertaining and clever serial killer thriller, I See You will do the job just fine despite its rocky start.
Child 44 Movie Scene Tom Hardy as Leo Demidov and Fares Fares as Alexei in their Soviet uniforms

Child 44 [2015]

Drama
Messy and bland, Child 44 is also a visually impressive period drama with a great cast exploring intriguing themes that warrants one viewing.
Bloodline 2018 Movie Scene Seann William Scott as Evan holding a knife

Bloodline [2018]

Horror
Snappy, sleek, and fast-paced, Bloodline is an engaging serial killer movie driven by Seann William Scott's haunting performance.
Blitz 2011 Movie Scene Jason Statham as Brant listening to the police briefing

Blitz [2011]

Thriller
Cliched but gritty, Blitz is a standard-issue serial killer movie featuring a familiar cast and enough meat on the bones to keep you engaged.
Clay Pigeons 1998 Movie Scene Joaquin Phoenix as Clay and Gregory Sporleder as Earl drinking and shooting

Clay Pigeons [1998]

Comedy
Clay Pigeons is an entertaining and perhaps too breezy crime comedy with bizarre characters, situations, and an awesome cast.
The Clovehitch Killer 2018 Movie Scene The killer sitting on the bed with his kill kit neatly spread out

The Clovehitch Killer [2018]

Thriller
If you're looking for a different and refreshing movie about serial killers, slow-burning The Clovehitch Killer is worth checking out.
Manhunter 1986 Movie Scene Brian Cox as Dr. Hannibal Lecktor talking to Will Graham from his cell dressed in white

Manhunter [1986]

Thriller
The first adaptation of Hannibal Lecter novels, Manhunter is an atmospheric, visually authentic, and captivating serial killer movie.
Resurrection 1999 Movie Scene Christopher Lambert as John Prudhomme stumbling through dark holding a gun

Resurrection [1999]

Thriller
Clever and nasty, Resurrection knows it's not the most original movie about a detective hunting a serial killer, but at least it's entertaining.
Titane 2021 Movie Scene Agathe Rousselle as Alexia taking a shower when she hears something pounding at the door

Titane [2021]

Horror
Grotesque, highly sexual, but in a fucked up way, and visually impressive, Titane is a polarizing movie about love, family, and car cum.
Angel 1984 Movie Scene Donna Wilkes as Molly Angel Stewart wearing a mini skirt and leaning into a car to talk to potential customer

Angel [1984]

Thriller
Angel is a raw and engaging movie following people living on the margins of society hunted by a serial killer and exploring powerful motives.
Fear City 1984 movie Tom Berenger with his hands up

Fear City [1984]

Thriller
Entertaining and sleazy, Fear City combines nudity, violence, and neon-lit streets of New York in the eighties into a flawed movie still worth watching.
The Little Things 2021 Movie Rami Malek talking on the phone scene

The Little Things [2021]

Thriller
Powered by strong performances from Denzel and Leto, The Little Things is a flawed slow-burning serial killer movie that should satisfy the fans of the genre.
Amsterdamned 1988 Movie Huub Stapel as Eric Visser arriving at the crime scene with police taking photos of a victim in a boat

Amsterdamned [1988]

Thriller
Gritty, authentic, and very entertaining, Amsterdamned is a Dutch slasher about a hard-boiled detective and serial killer lurking in Amsterdam's canals.
Call of the Wolf Movie Review

Call of the Wolf [2017]

Thriller
Indie slow-burn thriller set in the desolate cabin in the middle of a winter where a man realizes he's being hunted and must escape or fight.
Tusk [2014] Movie Review Recommendation

Tusk [2014]

Horror
Authentic and thought-provoking, Tusk is a strange horror movie that doesn't take itself seriously featuring creative dialogue and graphic and gory scenes.
The Frozen Ground [2013] Movie Nicolas Cage as Jack Halcombe sitting and thinking in his office scene

The Frozen Ground [2013]

Thriller
An intense thriller based on a real-life Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen with a great script and disturbing atmosphere without much gore.
The Collection 2012 Movie Scene Emma Fitzpatrick as Elena crawling over dead bodies after the party massacre

The Collection [2012]

Horror
Featuring a familiar story about a twisted serial, The Collection is a fun horror movie reminiscent of Saw with a lot of graphic scenes.
The Raven 2012 Movie Scene John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe and Luke Evans as Detective Fields

The Raven [2012]

Thriller
The Raven is a forgettable but still worth watching murder mystery with an authentic Gothic atmosphere and visuals starring John Cusack.
Gone 2012 Movie Scene Amanda Seyfried as Jill in the parking lot

Gone [2012]

Thriller
Gone is an interesting little psychological thriller perfect for those weekdays when you simply don't know what movie to watch.
Burke and Hare 2010 Movie Scene Simon Pegg as Burke, Andy Serkis as Hare and Tom Wilkinson as Doctor Robert Knox looking at a contorted corpse on a table

Burke and Hare [2010]

Comedy
Based on a bizarre true story, Burke and Hare is a British black comedy about two guys who found a way to make money off dead people.
Faces in the Crowd 2011 Movie Scene Milla Jovovich as Anna Marchant in a train after seeing the killer

Faces in the Crowd [2011]

Horror
Starring Milla Jovovich, Faces in the Crowd is a thought-provoking but flawed serial killer movie with a twist perfect for one viewing.
Scream 4 [2010] Movie Review Recommendation

Scream 4 [2010]

Horror
After the first three Screams here comes the fourth installment in the franchise. The previous sentence sounded like something you...