Serial killers leave an indelible mark of devastation. There is no doubt about it, whether it be the families of their victims, the investigators who are working on the cases, or even the general public. But some stand out and are talked about more than others for various reasons. This may have to do with the way the murder is carried out, or even simply with the horror surrounding the crime. Whatever it is that makes stories stick with us, the true crime genre has been a consistent, albeit downright chilling, way to bring these unfiltered, raw and horrific stories to the small screen.
While these documentaries can leave the viewer feeling unsettled, restless, or even nauseous, there is something undeniably exciting about diving into the mind of a monster. Call it morbid curiosity, if you will. And the latest plunge into madness comes in a highly disturbing Netflix series. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Jeffrey Dahmer is one of America’s most notorious serial killers. Responsible for the murder, dismemberment and cannibalization of 17 people between 1978 and 1991, he was sentenced to 16 consecutive life sentences (941 years) before being killed just three years later. But he’s not the only infamous killer to leave a chilling mark on Mir.
“I’m a Killer” (2018-2022)
A first-hand look at the lives of those who are tried, convicted and imprisoned on death row. This three-season documentary series consists of twenty-six episodes ranging in length from 40 to 60 minutes and dives deep into the lives of those charged with capital murder and sentenced to death.
This true crime documentary series with heartbreaking and poignant events told by the people in charge will have you hooked from the very beginning. Prisoners such as Victoria Smith, Joseph Murphy and Toby Williams tell their version of the events surrounding their crimes. I am a killer is one of the few crime programs that tells the story directly from the mouth of the killer.
‘Ripper’ (2020)
Peter Sutcliffe was an English serial killer responsible for the brutal murders of 13 women in Manchester and West Yorkshire between 1975 and 1980. The press dubbed him the Yorkshire Ripper. streets of London in the 1800s.
A chilling and immersive experience, a four-episode Netflix mini-series. Ripper released in 2018 to positive reviews, retaining 82% on tomatometer. Told from the words of survivors, investigators, families of the victims and journalists, Ripper takes you on a chronological journey into events from the mind of a monster.
“Worst Roommate” (2022)
Netflix documentary series Worst roommate consists of five episodes lasting from 40 to 60 minutes, which tells four different stories of ordinary people who became criminals in one way or another, from fraud to murder. Episodes 1-3 cover stories Dorothea Puente, KC Joyas well as Youssef Haterand the series culminates in a two-part story about Jamison Bachman.
While the series has received mixed reviews from viewers, the real threat behind the stories depicted is enough to send chills down your spine. If a Worst roommate teaches you anything, is to make sure you know as much as you can about everyone you let into your home. Bad feeling? Trust it.
“Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes” (2022)
2nd in Conversations with the killer The series takes viewers deep into a dark and twisted mind John Wayne Gacy, AKA Killer Clown. Gacy is responsible for the horrific torture and murder of at least 33 boys between 1972 and 1978 in Chicago, Illinois, but the number could have been higher. He spent 14 years on death row before his execution in 1994.
Like its predecessor, The John Wayne Gacy Tapes consists of chilling archival audio recordings of John’s imprisonment, interviews with the police and others involved in the case, and his only surviving victim. Upon release, the three-episode miniseries received positive reviews from both critics and viewers.
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018)
Second season American Crime Story takes viewers into a gripping nine-episode limited series about the murder of an Italian fashion designer. Gianni Versace. Darren Criss stars like a merry killer Andrew Cunananresponsible for the deaths of five people before taking his own life eight days after he killed Versace.
Assassination of Gianni Versace received very positive reviews and was nominated for nine Primetime Emmy Awards, winning three. Criss’ performance as the pathological liar that Cunanan was is phenomenal and will not only make you feel uncomfortable, but will make you look away from the screen more than once. Bloody and disturbing in places, but worth a look.
“Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes” (2019)
Ted Bundy is one of the most notorious serial killers in the world and certainly one of the most infamous in America. He is responsible for the kidnappings, rapes and murders of over 30 women in just four years. Although the official number of victims remains unknown, it is estimated that more than 36 women fell victim to this monster in the 70s. Bundy was executed on January 24, 1989 after lengthy trials and two escapes.
The Ted Bundy Tapes is the first in Conversations with the killer series, which premiered on Netflix in January 2019, on the 30th anniversary of his execution. This is told in a series of four-hour episodes, cut from over 100 hours of old footage, mixed with interviews with survivors, Bundy’s family and friends, and investigators involved in the serial killer. It’s exciting, frightening, and incredibly drinkable.
“Catch the Killers” (2021-)
This true crime documentary series consists of eight thrilling episodes that will have you hooked from the moment you hit the play button. Two seasons with a current total running time of just over four hours, the Netflix original is easy to binge watch. The series spans from the most unheard of to the most cold-blooded, from the Happy Face Killer to America’s second-highest-scoring serial killer, the Green River Killer, who was responsible for killing suspects to 90+ victims.
After the release of the first season in November 2021 Capturing the killers was so popular that he led squid game as the most watched series in less than a week. It is told from the point of view of the police and prosecutors from the very beginning of the investigation to the conviction of some of the most notorious killers in the world today. While an official release date is unknown, fans can expect Season 3 sometime before the end of 2022.
‘Des’ (2020)
Dennis Nielsen was a former police officer turned serial killer and necrophile who preyed on young and vulnerable men between 1978 and 1983. It is believed that in five years he killed up to 15 people. Sentenced to life in prison, he served 35 years before he died of a pulmonary embolism in 2018.
Des is a three-part British miniseries released in September 2020 to positive reviews from viewers and critics alike. David TennentThe image is considered one of the best of his career. The miniseries takes viewers into the frightening and twisted mind of Scotland’s most infamous serial killer, and it certainly has a dark side to it.
“The most vicious killers in the world” (2018-2021)
The most evil killers in the world takes a slightly different approach than other true crime documentaries as it covers a wide range of killers from around the world. Covering the stories of the worst of the worst from the UK, America, Germany, Canada, Australia and Poland, this six-season series embarks on a terrifying journey to solve some of the most horrific crimes from lesser-known to most notorious killers around the world.
With 58 episodes spanning five years, there are plenty of gritty crime stories to dive into over the course of a long and painfully entertaining viewing session. Detailing the lives of the likes of Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Gary Ridgway, Eileen Wuornos and David Berkowitz, this dark and sordid series is made up of reenactments, interviews and old footage, and it’s enough to give many goosebumps. skin. down the spine.
“Night Stalker: Hunt for a serial killer” (2021)
Ricardo Leyva Muñoz Ramirez, also known as the Night Stalker or the Assassin. was a nighttime serial killer whose heartless criminal activity took place over the shockingly short span of just 14 months from June 1984 to August 1985. Responsible for the deaths of 15 people, he was a cold-blooded murderer, rapist and robber sentenced to death. in 1989. While awaiting execution and after 24 years on death row, he died of a complication of B-cell lymphoma in 2013.
Night Stalker: Hunt for a serial killer was released on Netflix in January 2021 to mostly positive reviews. With a 71% approval rating on the tomatometer, the miniseries was deemed “a gripping, chilling portrait of a killer and the city he terrorized”. A series of interviews with two homicide detectives, heartbreaking crime scene footage and haunting archival footage, the satanic and ruthless Night Stalker will leave you feeling awkward, disturbed and disgusted.
Source: Collider
