Enough has been said about the cruelty and heartlessness of maniacs who mercilessly cracked down on their victims. Some directors even managed to describe the lives and deeds of these people in their films. About the paintings that tell about real maniacs, we will talk in our article.
"Bloody summer of Sam"
The film was directed by Spike Lee. The plot of the film "Bloody Summer of Sam" tells the real story of 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 maniac's goals were a pair of lovers in cars. Without a single drop of regret, the bloodthirsty killer shot them in the head with a 44-caliber revolver. And to this day, this story excites the consciousness of millions with its cruelty and originality. Whether the police will be able to find the killer, we learn from the film.
"Murder in the province"
The picture was shot in the genre of dramatic thriller directed by Robert Markowitz. It should be noted that the film received positive reviews not only from the audience, but also from international critics.
The story tells of the events that took place in 1957. A series of brutal and unprecedented killings shocked all of America. Charles is a cold-blooded maniac capable of cracking down on a man for several hundred bucks. Carol is his lover, for whom he is ready to commit the most cruel act.
The first victims of Charles are the parents of Carol, who do not want to marry their daughter, then the old man, who made an innocent joke about the young man. In general, the bloody trail left by lovers on their way to Nebraska is endless. And how this story will end, we learn from the film.
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
The picture is the debut work of director John McNaughton. It should be noted that the film "Henry: Portrait of a Maniac Killer" is based on the testimony of a criminal who operated in America in the 70-80s.
The story tells about the life of Henry Lee Lucas - a native of Texas. He is a real bloodthirsty and ruthless maniac who randomly selects victims from the window of his car. And after meeting with the pervert psychopath Otis, his murders become even more sophisticated and monstrous.
Henry Lee Lucas is known to have confessed to more than 300 murders. Until now, a lot of rumors and conflicting statements circulate around this person. It is worth saying: it is officially proved that Henry killed 11 people, and the remaining 213 confessions are regarded as 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 was raging on the streets of London.
It is known that prostitutes became victims of the killer, with whom he cut his throat before opening his stomach. The extraction of internal organs was carried out so precisely that the police had no 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 the royal doctor. But none of the versions turned out 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"
The list of films about maniacs and serial killers continues the picture called "Zodiac". The tape is based on real events that took place 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 murder, the Zodiac sent letters to the police, in which he reproached the servants of the law for inaction. Until now, neither the name nor the origin of the maniac is known.
So, two employees of the city newspaper - Paul and Robert - almost guessed the zodiac code. But in the letters of the maniac there were no clues that would help the investigation. Paul and Robert decide at all costs to unravel the mystery of the killer and bring him to clean water. And they will succeed or not, we learn from the picture "Zodiac".
"Monster"
Films about real serial killers are presented by a picture called "Monster". The film is based on real events that tell about the life of the first woman-maniac from Florida Eileen Warnos.
The film tells about a series of brutal murders amid amorous relationships. Warnos and Selby Wall (the latter is a girl sent by her parents to relatives in Florida to get rid of lesbian inclinations) meet in one of the local bars. Eileen immediately falls in love with a young beauty. To please his girlfriend with expensive gifts, Wornos has to engage in prostitution. Each time, a rage builds up in her, which pushes her to brutal murders.
We will learn from the movie “Monster” how the future fate of the girls will turn out.
"Frozen ground"
The list of films about maniacs and serial killers is continued by a picture called “Frozen Earth”. The tape is based on real events telling about the American maniac Robert Hanson, who wielded in the 70-80s. It is proved that the total number of victims of a maniac is 17 women. Police suggest there were 21.
So, the story tells of Hanson - a decent man, a good family man, the head of a local bakery. Few people guess what Robert does in his free time. He is a ruthless killer who kidnaps and brutally crack down on everyone who gets in the way.
Whether the police will be able to follow the trail of the bloodthirsty killer, we learn from the picture "Frozen Earth".
The Boston Strangler
Continues our list of films about maniacs and serial killers the picture "Boston Strangler." The tape tells the real story of the American maniac Albert de Salvo, who killed 13 women.
Police officer John Bottompi is investigating 13 brutal killings, but he can’t find any direct evidence or witnesses.
In the end, the maniac pleases in a trap. Immediately after the crime, he gets under the car, and he is detained by police. The killer is a family man - the father of two children - Albert de Salvo.
John interrogates him in the hospital, but due to a partial loss of memory, Albert cannot remember what was happening. Realizing that the last victim due to a head injury is also not able 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 telling about the crimes of the world famous Jack the Ripper. This time, the killer is presented in the film as an intelligent and charming young man, inside of whom “terrible thoughts” seething.
"Memoirs of a murder"
This picture was shot by a Korean director in 2003. The film tells about real events that took place from 1986 to 1999 in South Korea. According to official figures, the victims of the maniac were 10 women aged 14 years to 71 years. It was established that those killed were raped, then brutally killed. Unfortunately, the maniac was never found.
So, the picture tells about two policemen who are investigating the case of a serial killer. It is obvious to many that they have neither skills, nor special training, nor mental abilities for this kind of operational work.
After being accused of killing an innocent man, both agree to accept the help of a more experienced policeman from Seoul.
And whether they manage to get on the trail of a bloodthirsty killer, we learn from the picture "Memoirs of a murder." Our TOP films about maniacs and serial killers continues.
"The city, which was afraid of the sunset" (1976)
The film was directed by Charles B. Pierce and based on a true story taking place in Texas in 1946. The killer attacked eight people, 5 of whom were brutally murdered. The police did not manage to find the maniac.
The film tells about the events that took place in the American town. On an ordinary evening, an unknown man attacks two young people. Fortunately, the victims manage to survive. After the incident, the whole city succumbs to panic, fearing an impending blow. This is what happens: after 21 days the maniac strikes again. This time the victims are dead.
We will learn about what will happen next from the painting “A City That Afraid of the Sunset”.
"Citizen X"
The film "Citizen X" ends our list of films about maniacs and serial killers. The film tells about the life and cruel deeds of Andrei Chikatilo.