![]() ![]() ![]() Most of the most famous documented serial killers were active in the 20th or 21st century-coinciding both with increased public interest in serial killers’ stories, as well as with a heightened understanding of what motivates them, how they develop, and how, perhaps, their violent crimes can be prevented. ![]() Though Jack the Ripper-an unidentified murderer who was active in the late 19th century-is often called the "first modern serial killer," the term “serial killer” itself was popularized in the latter half of the 20th century, when such murderers began to receive more significant media attention and drew heightened focus from increasingly sophisticated law enforcement agencies. Psycho (1960) R 109 min Horror, Mystery, Thriller 8.5 Rate 97 Metascore A Phoenix secretary embezzles 40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother. Ragdoll, AMC+ (2021 present) AMC+’s thriller series Ragdoll follows detectives as they investigate the gruesome murders of a serial killer that are connected to the work of another serial murderer. In ancient and medieval times-long before the concept of a “serial killer” entered popular parlance-such murders were often thought to be the work of monsters, werewolves, or witches when they were caught, many serial killers of the time were accused of (or even confessed to) committing the murders for " supernatural" purposes. Historians argue that serial killers have existed throughout history. If you love a good thriller with suspense and a little (or a lot of) blood, check out some of the best serial killer movies of all time. That being said, lets take a look at some of the best portrayals of real-life serial killers in both movies and TV shows. ![]()
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