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There have been numerous movies based on or inspired by real-life serial killers or fictional portrayals of serial killers. Here are some highly regarded films in the genre:

1. "Psycho" (1960) - Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this iconic thriller follows the story of Norman Bates, a disturbed motel owner.

2. "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991) - This Academy Award-winning film features Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant but cannibalistic serial killer, and the young FBI agent who seeks his help in catching another killer.

3. "Se7en" (1995) - Starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, this psychological thriller revolves around two detectives pursuing a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi.

4. "Zodiac" (2007) - Directed by David Fincher, this film is based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer who terrorized San Francisco in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

5. "American Psycho" (2000) - Adapted from the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, this film follows the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker with a secret life as a sadistic serial killer.

6. "Monster" (2003) - Charlize Theron won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Aileen Wuornos, a real-life female serial killer.

7. "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer" (1986) - Loosely based on the real-life serial killers Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole, this film offers a chilling and disturbing portrayal of their crimes.

8. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974) - A classic horror film inspired by the real-life killer Ed Gein, it follows a group of friends who encounter a family of cannibals in Texas.

9. "Memories of Murder" (2003) - Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this South Korean film is based on the true story of the hunt for a serial killer in the 1980s.

10. "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) - While not based on a real serial killer, this horror film introduced Freddy Krueger, a supernatural killer who stalks and kills teenagers in their dreams.

These are just a few examples of the many excellent films in the serial killer genre. Each offers its own unique perspective and style, so you may find different ones more appealing based on your personal taste.

There have been numerous movies based on or inspired by real-life serial killers or fictional portrayals of serial killers. Here are some highly regarded films in the genre:

1. "Psycho" (1960) - Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this iconic thriller follows the story of Norman Bates, a disturbed motel owner.

2. "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991) - This Academy Award-winning film features Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant but cannibalistic serial killer, and the young FBI agent who seeks his help in catching another killer.

3. "Se7en" (1995) - Starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, this psychological thriller revolves around two detectives pursuing a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi.

4. "Zodiac" (2007) - Directed by David Fincher, this film is based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer who terrorized San Francisco in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

5. "American Psycho" (2000) - Adapted from the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, this film follows the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker with a secret life as a sadistic serial killer.

6. "Monster" (2003) - Charlize Theron won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Aileen Wuornos, a real-life female serial killer.

7. "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer" (1986) - Loosely based on the real-life serial killers Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole, this film offers a chilling and disturbing portrayal of their crimes.

8. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974) - A classic horror film inspired by the real-life killer Ed Gein, it follows a group of friends who encounter a family of cannibals in Texas.

9. "Memories of Murder" (2003) - Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this South Korean film is based on the true story of the hunt for a serial killer in the 1980s.

10. "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) - While not based on a real serial killer, this horror film introduced Freddy Krueger, a supernatural killer who stalks and kills teenagers in their dreams.

These are just a few examples of the many excellent films in the serial killer genre. Each offers its own unique perspective and style, so you may find different ones more appealing based on your personal taste.

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