A list of films about maniacs and serial killers, crazy, psychopaths and cannibals. Movies not for kids

Suffice it to say a lot about the cruelty and heartlessness of maniacs who mercilessly dealt with their victims. Some directors even managed to describe the life and deeds of these people in their films. About the pictures that talk about real maniacs, we'll talk in our article.

"Bloody Summer of Sam"

The picture was taken by director Spike Lee. The plot of the movie "Bloody Sam's Summer" tells a real story about the maniac David Berkowitz, who raged on the streets of New York in 1977. The killer hunted down his victims in the middle of the night. Mostly the goals of a maniac were couples in love with cars. Without a single drop of regret, the bloodthirsty assassin shot them in the head with a revolver of the 44th caliber. And to this day this story stirs the consciousness of millions of its cruelty and originality. Whether the police can find the killer, we learn from the film.

"Murder in the Province"

The film is shot in the genre of a dramatic thriller directed by Robert Markowitz. It should be noted that the film received positive reviews not only from viewers, but also international critics.

The story tells about the events that took place in 1957. A series of brutal and unprecedented murders shocked the whole of America. Charles - a cold-blooded maniac, able to kill a man for several hundred bucks. Kerol is his lover, for which he is ready to commit the most brutal act.

The first victims of Charles are Karol's parents, who do not want to marry their daughter, then - the old man who released an innocent joke to the young man. In general, the bloody trail left by lovers on the way to Nebraska is endless. And what will end this story, we learn from the movie.

"Henry: A Portrait of a Serial Killer"

The painting is the debut work of director John McNaughton. It should be noted that the film "Henry: Portrait of the murderer-maniac" is based on the testimony of the criminal who was operating in America in the 70-80's.

The story tells about the life of Henry Lee Lucas - a native of Texas. He is a real bloodthirsty and ruthless maniac who randomly chooses victims from the window of his car. And after meeting with the psychotic pervert Otis, his murders become even more sophisticated and monstrous.

It is known that Henry Lee Lucas confessed to more than 300 murders. So far, this person is surrounded by a lot of rumors and contradictory statements. It is worth saying: it is officially proven that Henry killed 11 people, and the remaining 213 confessions are regarded as a fiction.

The Ripper (1988)

The picture is based on real events that took place in 1888, when a ruthless maniac-killer, nicknamed Jack the Ripper, raged on the streets of London.

It is known that the victims of the murderer were prostitutes, whom he cut his throat before opening his stomach. Extraction of the internal organs was carried out so accurately that the police did not have doubts about the knowledge of the maniac in the field of surgery.

During the investigation, many suspects were found. Among the alleged killers was even the barren wife of a royal doctor. But none of the versions proved to be reliable due to the lack of evidence and evidence.

Look at the picture "Jack the Ripper" - and you will see how cruel people can be.

"Zodiac"

A list of films about maniacs and serial killers continues the picture called "Zodiac." The tape is based on real events that occurred in the 1960-1970s in the city of San Francisco.

For 25 years, a maniac has terrified all of America, committing violent crimes. It is known that after each assassination Zodiac sent letters to the police, in which he reproached the servants of the law for inactivity. Until now, neither the name nor origin of the maniac is known.

So, two employees of the city newspaper - Paul and Robert - almost unraveled the code of the Zodiac. But in the letters of the maniac there were no clues that would help the investigation. Paul and Robert decide at all costs to solve the mystery of the killer and bring it to the surface. And it turns out they have or not, we learn from the picture "Zodiac".

"Monster"

Films about real serial killers are represented by a picture called "Monster". The tape is based on real events that tell the story of the first female maniac from Florida Eileen Warnos.

The film tells of a string of brutal murders in the background of a love relationship. Warnos and Selby Wall (the last - a girl, sent by parents to relatives in Florida, to get rid of lesbian inclinations) get acquainted in one of the local bars. Eileen immediately falls in love with a young beauty. To please his girlfriend with expensive gifts, Warnos has to engage in prostitution. Each time, she accumulates anger, which pushes her into violent murders.

How will the future fate of the girls, we learn from the movie "Monster".

"Frozen ground"

A list of films about maniacs and serial killers continues the picture called "Frozen Earth". The tape is based on real events, telling about the American maniac Robert Hanson, who was in the 70's and 80's. It is proved that the total number of victims of a maniac is 17 women. The police assume that there were 21 of them.

So, the story tells about Hanson - a decent man, a good family man, the head of a local bakery. Few people surmise what Robert does in his spare time. He is a ruthless killer who abducts and cruelly punishes everyone who finds himself on the road.

Whether it will be possible for the police to get on the trail of a bloodthirsty killer, we learn from the picture "The frozen earth".

Boston Strangler

Continues our list of films about maniacs and serial killers picture "Boston Strangler". The tape tells the real story of the American maniac Albert de Salvo, who killed 13 women.

Police officer John Bottompey is investigating 13 brutal murders, but he can not find any direct evidence or witnesses.

In the end, the maniac is trapped. Immediately after the committed crime, he gets under the car, and he is detained by the police. The murderer is a family man - the father of two children - Albert de Salvo.

John interrogates him in the hospital, but because of a partial loss of memory, Albert can not remember what was happening. Realizing that the last victim due to a head injury is also unable to identify him, Salvo begins to get confused in the testimony.

What will happen next, we learn from the movie "Boston Strangler".

The Ripper (2002)

Another story that tells of the crimes of the world-famous Jack the Ripper. This time, the killer is represented in the film as an intelligent and charming young man, inside of which "terrible" thoughts are roaring.

"Memories of Murder"

This picture was filmed by a Korean director in 2003. The film tells about real events that took place in the period from 1986 to 1999 in South Korea. According to official data, the victims of the maniac were 10 women aged 14 to 71 years. It is established that the dead were raped, then brutally killed. Unfortunately, the maniac was never found.

So, the picture tells of two policemen engaged in the investigation of the serial killer case. It is obvious to many that they have no skills, no special training, no mental faculties for this kind of operational work.

After the charge of murdering an innocent person, both agree to accept the help of a more experienced policeman from Seoul.

And whether they will get on the trail of a bloodthirsty killer, we learn from the picture "Memories of the murder." Our top films about maniacs and serial killers continue.

"A city that was afraid of sunset" (1976)

The film was shot by the director Charles B. Pearce and is based on a real story, which takes place in 1946 in Texas. The assassin attacked eight people, five of whom were brutally murdered. The police never managed to find a maniac.

The film narrates about the events that took place in the American town. The usual evening, two young men are attacked by an unknown man. To the joy, the victims manage to survive. After the incident, the whole city gives in to panic, fearing the impending blow. And it happens: after 21 days the maniac again strikes. This time the victims are dead.

About what will happen next, we learn from the picture "A city that was afraid of sunset".

Citizen X

Ends our list of films about maniacs and serial killers picture "Citizen X". The film tells about the life and cruel acts of Andrei Chikatilo.