7 Must-Watch Serial Killer Movies On OTTs That Will Keep You On Edge

27 Mar 2025, 02:30 PM IST
Author: Poonam Singh | Credit: IMDb

Serial killer movies take you into the darkest corners of the human mind, blending suspense, psychological depth, and shocking twists.

Author: Poonam Singh | Credit: IMDb

From real-life crime stories to unforgettable fictional villains, these films promise gripping narratives that will keep you hooked. Here are 7 must-watch serial killer movies, along with where to stream them.

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Sector 36 (Netflix): A chilling crime thriller inspired by the 2006 Nithari serial murders. A relentless cop (Deepak Dobriyal) hunts down a serial killer (Vikrant Massey) lurking in Noida’s dark alleys.

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Psycho (Amazon Prime Video): A woman on the run stops at Bates Motel, only to encounter the eerie Norman Bates. Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece is a psychological horror classic that redefined the genre.

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The Silence of the Lambs (Amazon Prime Video): FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) seeks help from Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a brilliant yet terrifying cannibal, to catch a brutal serial killer.

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Se7en (YouTube): Two detectives (Brad Pitt & Morgan Freeman) race against time to stop a killer who executes victims based on the seven deadly sins. The shocking climax is unforgettable.

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American Psycho (Amazon Prime Video):Christian Bale delivers a chilling performance as Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker whose obsession with status hides his murderous impulses.

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The Chaser (Amazon Prime Video): A former detective-turned-pimp tracks a serial killer who preys on his workers. A heart-pounding South Korean thriller packed with tension and brutal realism.

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Zodiac (Amazon Prime Video): Based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer, this slow-burning thriller follows journalists and detectives obsessed with solving the unsolved case.