Zodiac
Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo
Between 1968 and 1983, a San Francisco cartoonist becomes an amateur detective obsessed with tracking down the Zodiac Killer, an unidentified individual who terrorizes Northern California with a killing spree.
Why you'll love it
A gripping thriller that follows the real-life hunt for the Zodiac Killer, blending crime investigation with psychological horror.
The Conjuring
Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.
Why you'll love it
While primarily a horror film, it is based on the real-life investigations of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, involving a family terrorized by a dark presence.
Monster
Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern
Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer.
Why you'll love it
Based on the life of serial killer Aileen Wuornos, this film explores the dark and tragic events that led to her crimes.
The Boston Strangler
Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy
A series of strangulation murders of Boston women sparks a protracted complex manhunt. Law professor John Bottomley leads a multi-jurisdictional task force in the investigation, with help from surviving victim Diane Cluny.
Why you'll love it
A chilling portrayal of the infamous Boston Strangler, focusing on the investigation and the horror of his crimes.