12 Movies Based On Real Life Serial Killers
1. Zodiac (2007)
The best film on this list and one of the best serial killer films ever created, Zodiac is a masterclass in suspense. Starring Hollywood heavyweights Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, and Jake Gyllenhaal, this David Fincher masterpiece is a must-watch.
A slow-burning film, Fincher's approach to this story walks us deep into the minds of those attempting to crack the code and discover who the Zodiac truly is. Unlike traditional serial killer flicks who either take the perspective from the victims or the police force, we follow along with the staff of the San Francisco Chronicle as the events unfold.
Zodiac is lauded as not only one of the best serial killer tales, but as a gripping drama in itself. The tension runs high until the end, sitting audiences on the edge of their seat without relying on traditional thriller tropes.
To this day, the identity of the Zodiac Killer has not been confirmed, which makes the movie all the more unsettling.