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I have been trying to find good true-to-life serial killer movies. Some are okay but not too many that actually represent to true events well.
Any idea's or top ten lists would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

You could try this thread

http://www.killermovies.com/forums/f58/t322645.html

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is loosely based on the confession of Henry Lee Lucas. The acts in the film are fictional, but the film is excellent and some of the violence is incredibly believable.

Most films based on real killings aren't particularly good. But if you want serial killer films based on real events you've got - Gacy, Dahmer, Bundy, Ed Gein, and any other number of straight to video films.

The best film based on a high profile serial killer is David Fincer's Zodiac, by far.

But if you're also looking for realistically portrayed fictional serial killer films, seek out the August Underground films. Particularly the first one. They're incredibly harsh and most don't like them, but they're among the most realistic depiction of murder that I've seen.

Zodiac is definitely one to watch, fantastic film.

Originally posted by MildPossession
Zodiac is definitely one to watch, fantastic film.
Agreed.

If you buy it, try to find the Directors Cut. It doesn't offer much of new stuff in way of the movie, but the second disc contains a couple documentaries that are well worth the extra money.

there's the Guinea Pig movies... not for the faint of heart, they depict murder like you've never seen before. I read that Charlie Sheen reported Flower of Flesh and Blood to the feds thinking it was a real life snuff film.

The special effects are wild, especially for the 80's when they were made. As long as you keep reminding yourself they're not real, worth a watch.

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is an awesome, and disturbing, film. I highly recommend it.

Zodiac was okay, in my opinion.

I also liked the cheaply made biopics of Gacy, Gein, and Speck.

This isn't based on a true story but this is a top notch film.

Man Bites Dog

Another good one is this Korean film from the director of The Host.
This one is based on real life serial killers.

Memories of Murder

And the German film Cannibal by Marian Dora is based on Armin Meiwes, that guy who killed and ate that other guy!

Cannibal

Originally posted by deathbycorn
This isn't based on a true story but this is a top notch film.

Man Bites Dog

Good choice. That's an excellent movie. Forgot about that one.