The Young Poisoner’s Handbook [1995]
Macabre and surprisingly upbeat, The Young Poisoner’s Handbook is a black humor masterpiece based on true events that are not funny at all.
Serial Killer Movies
Insomnia [2002]
Featuring stunning cinematography, Insomnia is a character-driven thriller about a serial killer and sleep-deprived detective set in snowy Alaska.
Frailty [2001]
Disturbingly sitting somewhere between horror and thriller genres, Frailty is a gripping serial killer movie loosely based on real events.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer [2006]
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a gorgeous, sensual and perverse period movie about a strange serial killer terrorizing Paris.
Citizen X [1995]
Based on the life of one of the most prolific and gruesome serial killers ever, Citizen X is an incredibly engaging slow-burner with terrific performances.
Mr. Brooks [2007]
Suspenseful and engaging, Mr. Brooks is at the same time your usual serial killer movie and a unique psychological thriller.
Surveillance [2008]
Surveillance is an unpredictively weird, subversive, and also captivating thriller following two FBI agents trying to find a serial killer.
Anamorph [2007]
Featuring a brooding atmosphere, Anamorph adds a clever artistic twist to your usual story of a weary detective trying to catch a serial killer.
Walled In [2009]
More of a mystery than horror, Walled In follows a young engineer trying to uncover the secrets of one big and strange building.
Untraceable [2008]
Untraceable is a serial killer movie with a modern twist following an FBI cybercrime unit agent chasing a killer streaming his brutal kills.
Horsemen [2009]
Atmospheric, visually impressive, and suspenseful, Horsemen is a stereotypical dark serial killer thriller in the vein of Se7en.