18 True Crime Films to Watch Now
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Amanda KnoxMovie · 2016 · 92m · Documentary, CrimeThis compelling documentary details the highly publicized trial, conviction, and later acquittal of Amanda Knox, a Seattle native, for the 2007 murder of a British student who was studying abroad in Italy.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 2
Chicago Massacre: Richard SpeckMovie · 2007 · 92mThis thriller is based on the true story of the 1966 murders of eight student nurses at South Chicago Community Hospital. Richard Speck, the perpetrator, systematically tortured and murdered the women.IMDb 4.0TMDB 3.4 - 3
The Pembrokeshire Murders: Catching the Gameshow KillerMovie · 2021 · 47mBased on the true story behind the acclaimed ITV drama, *The Pembrokeshire Murders*. The individuals who spearheaded the investigation and successfully brought serial killer John Cooper to justice share their firsthand accounts.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 4
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 - 5
KarlaMovie · 2006 · 99m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerThis film is based on true events and tells the story of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, Canada's most infamous serial killers. Together, they kidnap, sexually abuse, and murder three young girls.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.4 - 6
Dahmer vs. GacyMovie · 2010 · 90mIn a secret government lab, Dr. Hess (Art LaFleur) attempts to engineer the perfect killer by combining the DNA of notorious murderers Jeffrey Dahmer (Ford Austin) and John Wayne Gacy (Randal Malone). Unfortunately for everyone, they escape! Chaos erupts across America as the escaped killers embark on a relentless killing spree. The only one who can stop them is Ringo (Ford Austin), a rugged individual trained by God (Harland Williams), armed with just a shotgun and a bottle of whiskey. On his perilous journey, he must confront his inner struggles, battle a horde of Japanese ninjas, and face a formidable super-serial killer (Ethan Phillips). The road to a final confrontation awaits!IMDb 2.8TMDB 2.9 - 7
The Mystery of D.B. CooperMovie · 2020 · 87m · Documentary, Crime, HistoryThis documentary explores the stories of four individuals who have been widely believed to be DB Cooper. He hijacked a Boeing 727 from Seattle, jumped with a parachute carrying $200,000, and vanished into the forests of Washington State. His fate remains unknown.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 8
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 - 9
Goodnight, Sugar Babe: The Killing of Vera Jo ReigleMovie · 2013 · 87mThe discovery of a young, mentally challenged mother's body, brutally mutilated, sets off a chain of events leading to a shockingly unbelievable crime that remains unsolved. Filmmaker J. David Miles reveals, for the first time, the details of this case by exploring the mind of a powerful woman at the center of a small-town crime family. His investigation uncovers a conspiracy that has baffled law enforcement for years, presenting a disturbing and deeply affecting alternative motive to the one established in court. Miles achieves this by directly interviewing the perpetrators themselves, offering a unique and unprecedented true crime story.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 10
Monster PreacherMovie · 2021In 1986, Gary Heidnik, posing as a pastor, kidnapped, tortured, and raped six women in Philadelphia, murdering two of them. The film recounts the experiences of two of the survivors detailing their ordeal at the hands of Heidnik.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.0 - 11
No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons StoryMovie · 2015 · 47mAt 15, Rehtaeh Parsons' life changed forever after a party where she was sexually assaulted. She had no memory of the event until photos circulated online. The resulting online humiliation and bullying led to her suicide less than two years later. Her death sparked a global conversation about how images and social media can worsen rape culture and depression. Now, her parents are working to hold accountable the systems that failed her. With help from the online campaign Anonymous and public pressure, they pushed the Nova Scotia government and RCMP to investigate and pursue justice for those responsible. Rehtaeh's story highlights the powerful impact of new technologies in the early days of social networking.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 12
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 - 13
The Elizabeth Smart StoryMovie · 2003 · 120m · Drama, Crime, TV MovieThis film is based on the true story of the 2002 kidnapping of teenager Elizabeth Smart in Salt Lake City, Utah, by two individuals.IMDb 6.0TMDB 7.2 - 14
The Cheshire MurdersMovie · 2013 · 115m · DocumentaryIn the summer of 2007, the Petit family's peaceful life in Cheshire, Connecticut, was shattered when two ex-convicts, Steven Hayes and Joshua Komisarjevsky, broke into their home. The intruders attacked Dr. William Petit, his wife Jennifer, and their daughters Michaela and Hayley, holding them captive.
Over several hours, the invaders ransacked the house, brutally attacking the family. Jennifer and Hayley were murdered, and Michaela was raped and killed in a fire that engulfed the home.
The horrific events left the community reeling, forcing them to confront the fragility of safety and the depths of human cruelty. The story is a chilling reminder of the devastating impact of violence on a community and the enduring pain of unimaginable loss.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 15The Skyjacker That Got AwayMovie · 2009 · 44mThe night before Thanksgiving in 1971, a man in a suit parachutes from a commercial airplane, carrying two hundred thousand dollars. This event marks the first time the FBI has enlisted the help of a team of citizen detectives, who use new forensic techniques to try and solve the mystery of D.B. Cooper.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0
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I Am Elizabeth SmartMovie · 2017 · 85m · Drama, Crime, TV MovieThis is the story of Elizabeth Smart, recounted in her own words, detailing her kidnapping and time held captive.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.9 - 17
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVeyMovie · 2018 · 87m · Drama, TV Movie, CrimeThe night Lisa McVey intends to end her life, she is kidnapped and brutally raped. After managing to convince her attacker to release her, she returns home. However, no one believes her account except for one detective who suspects she was abducted by a serial killer. Based on a true story.IMDb 7.2TMDB 8.0 - 18
DahmerMovie · 2002 · 101m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerIn February 1992, Jeffrey Dahmer, a notorious serial killer, was found guilty of 15 murders and sentenced to 937 years in prison. This film depicts events from his life.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.3
