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Serial Killer Crime movies

A repeating killer case with patterns, escalation, investigative urgency, and a persistent psychological threat.

American Psycho

1. American Psycho

Thriller Drama Crime Mind Game Thriller Psychological Drama
7.6
20001h 42min

Overview

A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.

Themes

White collar violence, Alienation in affluence, Appearance versus reality, Satire of consumer culture, Class and status pressure, Deceptive self image

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Scream

2. Scream

Crime Horror Mystery Slasher Horror Whodunit
7.4
19961h 52min

Overview

A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trauma and resilience, Trust and betrayal, Small town paranoia, Media sensationalism, Survival game dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Overview

A weary detective just wants to finish his last week on the job, UNTIL a sadistic killer starts staging murders after the seven deadly sins and drags him and his hot-headed new partner into a citywide nightmare they cannot walk away from.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Obsession with sin, Moral decay in urban setting, Police burnout under pressure, Cycle of victimization, Investigative ritual pattern

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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