Serial Killer Movies Based on True Stories

The Good Nurse: History vs. Hollywood

Serial Killer | Is the truth injected into this film about a real-life nurse who secretly kills hundreds of patients?

The Thing About Pam: History vs. Hollywood

Serial Killer | Does this limited series about Pam Hupp (Renée Zellweger) and her role in the murder of Betsy Faria get the details right?

Zodiac: History vs. Hollywood

Serial Killer | Does this serial killer movie stick to the facts? We examine the film and feature an interview with a survivor.

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile movie

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile: History vs. Hollywood

Serial Killer | Does this story of serial killer Ted Bundy butcher the facts?

Black Bird: History vs. Hollywood

Serial Killer | Does this story of a prison inmate who goes undercover to befriend a serial killer stick to the facts?

The Serpent: History vs. Hollywood

Serial Killer | Do the facts survive in this story of serial killer Charles Sobhraj?

Lost Girls: History vs. Hollywood

Serial Killer | Meet the real mother who started her own investigation into her missing daughter, whose disappearance could be linked to a serial killer.

Is this Man the Zodiac Killer?

Serial Killer | Son is convinced that his deceased father was the Zodiac killer.

ALL TRUE STORY Serial Killer

They've caused us to question our seemingly normal neighbors. They've made us far more weary of strangers, and they've kept us awake at night wondering if the creek from downstairs was a natural "house noise" or an uninvited guest on his way to slice us to pieces. Yet, we can't stop watching these real murder movies, because in some twisted way, we're addicted to the nerve-racking excitement that they induce. Join us as we take a stab at thoroughly exploring the following serial killer movies based on true stories. See pictures of the actual killers behind these real life murder movies.