The truth is often stranger than fiction. That's what makes these movies based on real murders some of the scariest projects to ever hit the big screen. The best real murder movies feature talented actors who strike fear into the hearts of audiences with their terrifying portrayals of real-life killers. This is a list of the best movies based on real murders including everything from Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer to Badlands to Wolf Creek.
What movies will you find on this list of the best films about real murders? You might vote Zodiac – directed by David Fincher – up to the top. The film follows several reporters, citizens, and police officers as they try to uncover who committed a horrific killing spree in the 1960s and 1970s. The crimes remain unsolved to this day. Monster, starring Charlize Theron, is another one of the best movies based on a real murderer. Spike Lee's Summer of Sam focused on the lives of New York City residents during the time of the infamous Son of Sam serial killings. Other notable movies featured on this list include Bernie, In Cold Blood, and Dahmer.
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The Best Movies Based on Real Murders,
Alpha Dog
Badlands
Bully
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Monster
Wolf Creek
Zodiac
Black Dahlia
The Boston Strangler
Bernie