11 True Crime Films to Watch Now
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UnseenMovie · 2016 · 77mIn 2009, police found the bodies of eleven women in and around the house of a known sex offender. UNSEEN examines how this killing spree remained hidden for so long, with exclusive access to the few women who survived.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 2
The Cleveland KidnappingsMovie · 2021 · 91mThis film recounts the harrowing experiences of Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus as they share their stories of captivity following their kidnapping.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.1 - 3
The Piketon Family MurdersMovie · 2019 · 120mThis film examines the circumstances surrounding the devastating 2016 massacre in Piketon, Ohio, a tragedy that deeply affected the close-knit community.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.7 - 4
Paradise Lost 3: PurgatoryMovie · 2012 · 121m · Documentary, CrimeThis film examines the aftermath of the release of three teenagers who spent nearly 20 years in prison for the murder of three young boys in Arkansas. New DNA evidence suggests they may be innocent, prompting a renewed look at the case.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.4 - 5
The Toolbox KillerMovie · 2021 · 89m"The Toolbox Killer," Lawrence Bittaker, and his partner Roy Norris carried out horrific crimes. Bittaker kept silent about his offenses for four decades until he connected with criminologist Laura Brand. For five years, Brand documented their extensive conversations with Bittaker while he was on death row. He detailed his methods and motivations, offering an unprecedented look into the mind of a criminal sadist.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.1 - 6
77 MinutesMovie · 2016 · 98m · DocumentaryCharlie Minn's documentary recounts the 1984 McDonald's massacre in San Diego, where a man opened fire with guns, killing 40 people – men, women, and children – inside a McDonald's restaurant. Law enforcement spent 77 minutes bringing the siege to an end. The film centers on the victims of the attack and the lasting impact of the tragedy.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.6 - 7
Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood HillsMovie · 1996 · 150m · Documentary, CrimeA close-knit community is shattered by the horrific murder of three children, leading to a desperate search for the killers. The investigation zeroes in on three young men known for their unconventional ways. Though no direct evidence connects them to the crime, public pressure results in their indictment.
The trial hinges on circumstantial evidence and the boys' unusual lifestyles, with the prosecution using these as proof of guilt. The film examines how societal expectations, prejudice, and public opinion can influence a jury. By exploring the trial and the lives of the accused, it raises questions about fairness, judgment, and the dangers of blindly following the crowd. It’s a compelling drama that challenges viewers to consider their own assumptions about guilt and innocence.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.5 - 8
The Jeffrey Dahmer FilesMovie · 2013 · 76mThis documentary blends archival footage, interviews, and dramatized scenes to explore the lives of those connected to Jeffrey Dahmer in the summer of his 1991 arrest.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.5 - 9
Paradise Lost 2: RevelationsMovie · 2000 · 130m · Documentary, CrimeThis film revisits the 1994 murders of three eight-year-old boys in Arkansas and the subsequent trial of three teenagers convicted of the crime. A follow-up to *Paradise Lost*, *Revelations* includes new interviews with the convicted men, as well as with the original judge and police investigators involved in the case.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 10
Alabama SnakeMovie · 2020 · 85m · Documentary, CrimeThis is the story of Glenn Summerford, a Pentecostal minister in the quiet town of Scottsboro, Alabama, who was accused of trying to kill his wife with a rattlesnake. The investigation and trial that followed deeply affected the people of Southern Appalachia for many years.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.2 - 11
West of MemphisMovie · 2012 · 150m · DocumentaryThis documentary reveals the untold story of a desperate struggle for truth. Made by those who experienced it firsthand, the film offers unprecedented access to the defense's inner workings, showing the investigation, research, and appeals process in detail. It unveils shocking and disturbing new information about a case that continues to impact the American South.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4
