TOP 10: The best films about serial killers and cruel maniacs

Films about serial killers are considered a fairly common and extensive genre in cinema. Villains in films always behave cruelly, some scenes are accompanied by blood, so this genre is referred to as crime dramas, detectives, horrors and thrillers. Many people like to watch movies about killers, because they will certainly move the nerves. We selected the most extreme films about serial killers and maniacs for the entire existence of the cinema.

"Silence of the Lambs"

• Release Date: 1991
• Country: USA
• Cast: Scott Glenn, Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Roger Carman, Charles Napier, Ted Levine, Anthony Hild, Brooke Smith, Casey Lemmons

The thriller “Silence of the Lambs” became the most successful and terrifying film about a psychopath-killer. A maniac kidnaps girls to make himself an outfit with their skin. He is very talented, cruel and elusive. Only the same maniac can understand the intentions of such a criminal, because the police turn for help to a dangerous criminal - Hannibal Lecter, who is under sentence. Anthony Hopkins, who perfectly performed the role of the genius villain Hannibal Lecter, received the Academy Award for Best Actor for 16 minutes on screen.

Hannibal

• Release Date: 2001
• Country: USA
• Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Gary Oldman, Ray Liotta, Frankie Faison

"Hannibal" - the continuation of the best film about the maniac "Silence of the Lambs", which became no worse than the cult thriller. Ten years later, serial killer Hannibal offers Clarice to start talking again. Having been released, he takes up the search for his victims. As soon as Clarice attacks the trail of a serial maniac, she is horrified by what she saw and done by the killer.

“Who are you, Mr. Brooks?”

• Release Date: 2007
• Country: USA
• Cast: Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, Marg Helgenberger, Dane Cook, William Hart

A stunning film about an angel and a demon, who have entered the body of a good family man and businessman. The angel persuades Mr. Brooks not to commit terrible crimes, but the settled demon takes over. The main character communicates with his dark side on spiritual topics, thinking that she is a real person. Misunderstandings, arguments, persuasion and evidence ... But still, Brooks manages to conclude a truce with the demon. And at the same time he finds a common language with his daughter, with whom, as it turns out, there are many common innermost desires.

"American Psycho"

• Release Date: 2000
• Country: USA
• Cast: Christian Bale, Guinevere Turner, Jared Leto, Reese Witherspoon, Chloe Sevigny

One of the best crime dramas about a terrible maniac is American Psycho. The plot of the film is about the manager of one large company, successful, living in abundance, charming and able to satisfy his desires. On the streets there are hundreds of thousands, but a cruel creature is hiding under a beautiful smile, an expensive costume, and chic perfume. After work, an attractive and friendly handsome man carries out bloodthirsty killings without a drop of pity and morality.

"Zodiac"

• Release Date: 2007
• Country: Canada
• Cast: Robert Downey Jr, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Sevigny, Anthony Edwards, Mark Ruffalo

"Zodiac" is a film about a serial killer. The tape is one of the best in criminal cinema. The zodiac is not just a killer. With every fierce crime, he tries to prove and show police inaction. Each time he commits a murder, he places messages and codes in the media addressed to the police. The film was shot on real events that took place in the 60s in San Francisco. Until today, the identity of the offender has not been established and all the crimes of the "Zodiac" have not been proven.

"Monster"

• Release Date: 2003
• Country: USA
• Cast: Christina Ricci, Charlize Theron, Lee Tergesen, Scott Wilson, Bruce Dern

A series of crimes committed by a ruthless prostitute and based on real events, conquered fans of criminal dramas. Killer victims are wealthy clients. The girl grew up in a poor family, she has to sell her body in order to survive. Once a man picks her up and takes her to the forest. He's mocking Aileen. But in a fight, the girl kills the rapist and drives away in his car. After this evening, her life changed, and one crime turns into a series of murders.

“Faces in the crowd”

• Release Date: 2011
• Country: USA
• Cast: Milla Jovovich, Sarah Wayne Callis, Marianne Faithfull, Julian McMahon, Michael Shanks

The film "Faces in the crowd" tells the story of a serial maniac who is chasing a young teacher - a witness to his terrible murder. Once in front of Anna, the killer finishes the girl, she has to flee, so as not to become another victim. The only way to stay alive is to jump from the bridge. An unsuccessful fall entails injury. Anna realizes that she is not able to distinguish between faces. Her life becomes a nightmare, because the killer is already eager for reprisal with her and pursues her in every possible way.

“Saw: A Survival Game”

• Release Date: 2004
• Country: USA, Australia
• Cast: Lee Wannell, Tobin Bell, Danny Glover, Shawnee Smith, Monica Potter, Carey Elves

All parts of the famous horror film "Saw" are worthy of being in the list of the best films about killers. To save your loved ones, you need to kill another, who is in the same situation as you. Such conditions are set by the thief: either you, or you. The maniac’s goal is not to receive body parts or the lives of others, he’s just trying to show everyone how much life costs to be appreciated. The usual storyline received entire episodes of the film, many praises and recognition from the audience. That's because observing human lives trapped is always interesting.

"Simulator"

• Release Date: 1995
• Country: USA
• Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney, Harry Connick Jr

The cruel killer and maniac commits crimes by copying the maniacs of past years - Jeffrey Damer, Ted Banky or David Berkowitz. But why? This is the investigation of the police. Psychiatrist Helen Hudson finds out that the killer is Peter Foley. He wants to prove that he is better than his predecessors. The psychiatrist will enter his game and outwit the maniac so as not to become his next victim.

"Cell"

• Release Date: 2000
• Country: Germany, USA
• Cast: Dylan Baker, Jennifer Lopez, Jake Weber Vince Vaughn, Marianne Jean-Beater, Patrick Boschaux

The film "Cage" shows the maniac’s inner world, beautiful and cruel at the same time. Psychiatrist Katherine is trying to save a girl who is in the cage of a maniac. She has only 40 hours to save her life. But everything would be easy if the maniac had not fallen into a coma. The girl’s location is unknown and Catherine falls into the subconscious of a schizophrenic to get at least some clue. She recognizes Carl as a child, a good one and a monster. All the victim’s salvation depends on which Carl gives her a hint.