Whether they’re based on a true story or not, serial killer movies are often the most visceral, intense cinematic experiences you can have in any given two hours. While they may not be great for every occasion, a good movie about a serial killer can thrill like no other, and leave you with nightmares for weeks afterward. We’ve pulled the cream of the crop for this list, which features all manner of killers who kill for all manner of reasons, or for no reason at all.
10. M (1931)
9. The Night of the Hunter (1955)
8. Se7en (1995)
7. Memories of Murder (2003)
6. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Scream (5. 1996)
4. Halloween (1978)
3. Zodiac (2007)
2. Psycho (1960)
1. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
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