Want to look inside the mind of the world's most notorious serial killers? Then you must watch these 10+ documentaries that will shake you to the bone.
These are documentaries about serial killers, which will shake you to the bone. View at your own risk.
Jeff (The Jeffrey Dahmer Files, 2012)
The documentary shows Dahmer's life through the eyes of a detective, Dahmer's neighbor and a pathologist. Get ready for real interviews mixed with action scenes.
Serial Killers: John Wayne Gacy (1999)
Clowns aren't scary...unless the clown is a seemingly nice guy who's actually a serial killer. A&E takes a deep dive into Gacy's life that is truly terrifying.
This Is the Zodiac Speaking (2007)
You can find the documentary on the DVD of the movie Zodiak (Zodiak, 2007). It features interviews with the original investigators of the famous case where the unknown Zodiac killer terrorized the Northern California area on his killing spree.
Ted Bundy: The Mind of a Killer (2000)
In the 1970s, Ted Bundy murdered more than 28 women. The movie will make you feel like you can't trust anyone.
Killer Legends (2014)
If you're into urban legends, then we've got something for you: this documentary connects some scary stories that are obviously not true with real killers and criminals.
Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014)
The documentary features interviews with the people who knew serial killer Lonnie David Franklin Jr., guilty of one of Los Angeles' worst killing sprees, best.
Albert Fish (Albert Fish: In Sin He Found Salvation, 2007)
He is most likely one of the most sadistic killers of all time who kidnapped, abused and killed children. View at your own risk.
Cropsey (2009)
Bavbav Cropsey was just a myth to the children of Staten Island in the 1980s, until he became a living nightmare and actually kidnapped children.
Serial Killers: The Real Life Hannibal Lecters (2001)
If you watched the movie Silence of the Lambs and thought there was only one Hannibal Lecter in the world, then you need to watch this documentary, where it becomes clear that there are more such people. And these are at least as terrifying as the thankfully fictional Hannibal.
Serial Killers: Jack the Ripper (The Whitechapel Murderer) (2008)
The documentary offers interviews with experts who unraveled the details in one of the most famous cases of English serial killer Jack the Ripper.
I Survived BTK (2010)
Dennis Rader was a respected church dignitary and family man in his locality, who bound, tortured and killed his victims (hence his nickname BTK (bound, torture, kill) Killer), while tormenting the police with letters describing his murders.
The Pig Farm (2011)
Robert “Willie” Pickton was a wealthy pig farmer and one of Canada's most notorious serial killers. This documentary examines the crimes he and his brother committed and makes us question whether we can even trust our neighbors and friends.
Ed Gein: The Real Leatherface (2004)
Although Ed wasn't technically a serial killer by definition, he was close enough to one that his story will absolutely terrify you. His necrophilic tendencies inspired gruesome characters like Leatherface in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker (2004)
Ramirez brutally raped and murdered more than a dozen people over a two-year period and is also said to be a Satan worshipper. This documentary delves into his mind, and it's clearly terrifying.
Gary Ridgway: The Green River Killer (2003)
Gary was convicted of 48 gruesome murders and confessed to many more. This film features interviews with local police and family members and it will literally shake you to the bone.
Confessions of a Serial Killer: Jeffrey Dahmer (1994)
MSNBC interviewed a man who raped, murdered and ate 17 men in the late 1970s and early 1990s. The scariest part? His composure in discussing the reasons for his actions.
HH Holmes: America's First Serial Killer (2004)
During the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893, HH Holmes charmed and lured victims into his Castle of Horrors, where he killed them and hid their bodies in the walls.
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003)
Was Aileen Wuornos sane or not? This film discusses this contentious issue and ends with her most poignant statement before her death: “I'll be back.” (I'll be back).
