20 movies based on real-life serial killers

Woman of the Hour (2024) | Image Source: Anna kendrick/Instagram
Woman of the Hour (2024) | Image Source: Anna kendrick/Instagram

16) ⁠The Clovehitch Killer (2018)

The Clovehitch Killer (2018) | Image Source: IFC Midnight
The Clovehitch Killer (2018) | Image Source: IFC Midnight

This movie, inspired by the infamous BTK killer, looks at the dark secrets that exist behind a picture-perfect suburban family. Dylan McDermott brings out chilling performances as a seemingly ordinary father who hides a sinister past. The slow-burn approach of this film builds suspense as the protagonist uncovers the truth about his father's crimes. Director Duncan Skiles makes the tension-filled narrative with equal measures of psychological drama and horror, making it a breath of fresh air for this serial killer genre. Family dynamics make it stand out with its emotional depth.

Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal
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