Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to My Friend Dahmer List

• Monster - A biographical drama about a notorious serial killer, exploring her troubled childhood and relationships.
• The Boston Strangler - A dramatization of the story of Albert DeSalvo, the man who confessed to being the notorious Boston Strangler.
• Dahmer - A biographical crime drama focusing on Jeffrey Dahmer's life, including his early years and descent into murder.
• We Need to Talk About Kevin - A psychological thriller examining the troubled relationship between a mother and her son, who commits horrific acts.
• American Psycho - Explores the life of a wealthy New York City investment banker who hides his psychopathic ego from his circle of friends.
• Boys Don't Cry - A tragic biographical film about Brandon Teena, a trans man who was murdered, highlighting societal issues and identity.
• The Snowtown Murders - Based on real-life murders in Australia, it explores the psyche of a young man drawn into a dark world of crime.
• Prisoners - A thriller focusing on the disappearance of two young girls, showcasing the lengths a father will go to for justice.
• The Talented Mr. Ripley - Follows a con artist who becomes obsessed with a wealthy man, leading to deceit and murder.
• Natural Born Killers - A satirical crime film that critiques media sensationalism surrounding violence and crime.
• The Silence of the Lambs - A psychological horror film featuring an FBI trainee seeking the help of a cannibalistic serial killer to catch another.
• Se7en - Follows two detectives as they track down a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as motives.
• Zodiac - Based on the true story of a serial killer in the San Francisco Bay Area and the obsession of those who seek to uncover his identity.
• Mindhunter - A series about FBI agents developing criminal profiling techniques and interviewing serial killers to understand their psychology.
• Dexter - Follows a forensic blood spatter analyst who leads a secret life as a vigilante serial killer targeting murderers.
• A Clockwork Orange - Explores themes of violence and free will through the life of a delinquent in a dystopian future.
• Scream - A meta-horror film that involves a killer targeting teenagers in a narrative that critiques horror movie tropes.
• The Virgin Suicides - A haunting exploration of the lives of the Lisbon sisters who struggle with societal expectations and personal despair.
• Bates Motel - A contemporary prequel to Psycho, focusing on Norman Bates' upbringing and the events that lead to his dark transformation.
• The Girl Next Door - A horror-drama based on a true story of abuse, capturing the tragic and dark events surrounding a young girl's life.
• Silence - Explores themes of isolation and faith in a story about missionaries in 17th-century Japan, touching on violence and desperation.
• Sleepaway Camp - A slasher film that features the perspectives and dynamics of summer camp life with a shocking twist.
• The Act - A true-crime series about the disturbing story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the events leading to her mother’s murder.
• Killing Me Softly - A thriller about a woman who falls for a man who becomes increasingly secretive and possessive, leading to dark revelations.
• The Crow - A dark fantasy film about revenge, where a man returns from the dead to avenge his murder and that of his fiancée.
• Child's Play - A horror film featuring a killer doll that embodies the spirit of a murderer, showcasing themes of innocence corrupted.
• The Killing of America - A documentary that presents real footage and discussions on violent crime in America, highlighting societal issues.
• The Fall - A psychological crime drama revolving around a serial killer in Belfast and the detective assigned to catch him.
• Gerald's Game - A psychological horror film that explores trauma and survival when a woman is left handcuffed to a bed in an isolated cabin.
• American Horror Story: Murder House - The first season of the anthology series explores dark themes of murder and trauma within a haunted house.
• The Poughkeepsie Tapes - A found footage horror film that chronicles the dark and disturbing activities of a serial killer through discovered tapes.
• Helter Skelter - A true crime film about the infamous Manson Family Murders, detailing the investigation behind the killings.
• American Crime - An anthology series that focuses on real-life crimes that explore themes of injustice and societal issues.
• The Office of Midnight - A darkly comedic series that explores twisted relationships and absurdity in a workplace environment.
• The Night Stalker - A crime thriller based on the story of a serial killer in Los Angeles that terrorized the city in the 1970s.
• Unbelievable - A limited series based on true events about a young woman charged with lying about her rape, showcasing victimization and justice.
• Sharp Objects - A psychological thriller about a journalist returning to her hometown to cover the murder of two young girls and confront her past.
• You - A thriller series that follows a bookstore manager who becomes dangerously obsessed with the women he dates.