It isn’t for the faint hearted, often proving a tough watch due to the horrific nature of the crimes, but viewers are continuing to binge on each new docu-series, with true crime becoming more and more addictive with each release.
Never before have Hollywood blockbusters found success in retelling the tales of the world’s worst criminals, however the rise in popularity of true crime has seen more and more movies detail the gruesome, evil acts of many criminals on the big screen.
With true crime podcasts growing by approximately 81 per cent in the past year and Netflix screening several popular documentaries which focus on these twisted minds, it was only a matter of time before Hollywood adapted the gruesome, horrific, and ultimately evil, tales for the big screen.
But how do you know which are the most informative and respected ones to watch? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
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9. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)
Zac Efron plays Ted Bundy, the notorious Amerian serial killer, with the film covering his life and times alongside his notoriously evil crimes. Photo: Brian Douglas/COTA/Netflix/Kobal/Shutterstock
10. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974/2006)
...and finally, 1974's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre terrified cinema goers across the globe, and while its plot is fictional, its main character, Leatherface, is based on real life serial killer Ed Gein. Photo: Van Redin/New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock