Als je gefascineerd bent door de documentaire 'Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer' uit 2020, die een diepgaande blik werpt op de beruchte seriemoordenaar vanuit het perspectief van de vrouwen in zijn leven, dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die een vergelijkbare mix van true crime, psychologische diepgang en menselijk drama bieden. Perfect voor fans van het genre!

Se7en (1995)
Beschreibung: A dark and gritty crime thriller that delves into the minds of both the detectives and the killer, with a focus on the psychological and moral dilemmas they face.
Fakt: The film's title refers to the seven deadly sins, which serve as the thematic basis for the killer's motives.


American Psycho (2000)
Beschreibung: The film satirizes the superficiality of 1980s yuppie culture while exploring the psyche of a narcissistic and violent investment banker.
Fakt: The movie's violent content sparked significant controversy upon its release, leading to debates about its portrayal of violence.


Monster (2003)
Beschreibung: This film explores the life of a woman who turns to crime and violence, delving into her background and the societal factors that shaped her path.
Fakt: The movie is based on the true story of Aileen Wuornos, one of America's first female serial killers.


Zodiac (2007)
Beschreibung: A meticulous examination of the hunt for a serial killer, blending investigative journalism with personal obsession and the psychological toll of the search.
Fakt: The film is noted for its accurate depiction of the Zodiac Killer case, including detailed recreations of the killer's letters.


My Friend Dahmer (2017)
Beschreibung: This movie provides a chilling look at the early life of a future serial killer, focusing on his adolescence and the factors that may have contributed to his later crimes.
Fakt: The film is based on a graphic novel by Derf Backderf, who was actually a high school classmate of the killer.


Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)
Beschreibung: The film portrays the charismatic facade of a notorious criminal and the public's fascination with his charm, despite his heinous crimes.
Fakt: The title is taken from the judge's actual words during the sentencing of the real-life criminal depicted in the film.


The Clovehitch Killer (2018)
Beschreibung: This film explores the duality of a seemingly ordinary family man who harbors a dark secret as a serial killer, emphasizing the contrast between public persona and private horrors.
Fakt: The movie is inspired by the real-life BTK Killer, Dennis Rader, and his ability to blend into suburban life.


The Act (2019)
Beschreibung: The series delves into the psychological manipulation and true crime narrative, focusing on a disturbing mother-daughter relationship that leads to criminal behavior.
Fakt: Based on the real-life case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the series explores the complexities of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.


Making a Murderer (2015)
Beschreibung: This documentary series examines the criminal justice system through the lens of a man who was wrongfully convicted, then later accused of another crime.
Fakt: The series sparked widespread public debate and legal scrutiny over the cases it covered.
