Movies and TvShows featuring "sadistic-killer" theme.

Twin Peaks is a small, seemingly peaceful town in Washington state. However, everything changes when the homecoming queen, Laura Palmer, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. As the investigation unfolds, secrets are revealed, and the residents of Twin Peaks are confronted with their own dark pasts.

Harper's Island follows a group of family and friends who travel to an island for a destination wedding. As they celebrate, secrets from the past are revealed and they become the targets of a serial killer. The group must uncover the identity of the killer before they all become victims.

Terrifier is a horror movie about a sadistic killer clown named Art who terrorizes a small town on Halloween night. With brutal violence and intense graphic scenes, Art carries out his murderous spree, leaving a trail of gory violence and horror in his wake.

A true-crime series that examines the story of sadistic and meticulous killers who plan their victims’ murders for weeks, months or even years. Each stand-alone episode is brought to life through a tapestry of firsthand interviews with investigators and those close to the victim. Over the course of the hour, we’ll follow detectives on a winding investigation.

In 1970s Hamburg, a serial killer terrorizes the city's red-light district. The Golden Glove follows the story of Fritz Honka, a loner and alcoholic who murders women and dismembers their bodies in his apartment. Based on a true story, this film explores the dark underbelly of Hamburg's nightlife and the brutal crimes committed by a sadistic killer.

A top secret agent, Soo-Hyun, tracks down a sadistic serial killer, Kyung-chul, who has committed brutal and diabolic murders. After the killer targets Joo-yeon, the daughter of a retired police chief, Soo-Hyun becomes determined to take bloody vengeance. As he pursues Kyung-chul, Soo-Hyun is willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means becoming a monster himself, to bring justice to this inhumane killer.

After his wife is brutally murdered, a former cop named Matt Scudder becomes an alcoholic and attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. He is approached by a drug dealer named Kenny, who asks for his help in finding the men who kidnapped and murdered his wife. As Matt investigates the case, he discovers that the kidnappers have done this before and are targeting the wives of drug dealers for ransom. Matt must navigate the dangerous world of drug dealers and psychopaths to rescue the kidnapped wife.

In the year 2019, Corey accidentally kills a young boy while babysitting. Three years later, Michael Myers's killing spree continues while Laurie Strode writes a memoir. Corey and Allyson, Laurie's granddaughter, develop a relationship, but Corey's past trauma leads to a rampage. A final battle ensues between Corey, Laurie, and Michael, resulting in Michael's death and reconciliation between Allyson and Laurie.

A quadriplegic ex-homicide detective, Lincoln Rhyme, and his partner, Amelia Donaghy, team up to investigate a series of murders in New York City. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover twisted clues and race against time to catch the killer before he strikes again.

In Friday the 13th Part III, a group of friends staying at a summer camp in the woods are stalked and brutally murdered by a sadistic masked man. As the body count rises, the survivors must find a way to escape and survive the night.

The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a disturbing horror movie that follows the story of a psycho killer who captures and tortures his victims. The movie is presented in a documentary-style format, showcasing the horrifying events and psychological torment inflicted upon the victims. It delves into the depths of human suffering and showcases the sadistic nature of the killer.

In the crime-infested city of Metropolis, a tough cop named Cobra must track down a sadistic killer who preys on innocent victims. As he delves deeper into the case, Cobra finds himself facing off against a gang of ruthless criminals and a deeply disturbed person with a penchant for violence. With the clock ticking and innocent lives at stake, Cobra must use his wit, strength, and determination to bring the killer to justice.

In Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, a deeply disturbed person, Jason Voorhees, goes on a murderous rampage at Crystal Lake. As a series of brutal murders take place, a group of teenagers in the area find themselves targeted one by one. The sadistic killer, wearing a hockey mask, seems unstoppable as he brutally slaughters his victims. Will anyone be able to survive this bloodbath and stop the mysterious villain?

In Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, a new mysterious man emerges as the sadistic killer terrorizes a group of characters in the backwoods. With a high body count, gruesome murders, and a masked villain, the rampage continues in this slasher film.

A group of friends attend an amusement park that features a horror maze with masked killers. Unbeknownst to them, a sadistic killer starts targeting them one by one, turning their Halloween night into a horrifying nightmare.

Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer is a documentary mini-series that follows the investigation into the brutal crimes committed by Richard Ramirez, a satanic serial killer known as the Night Stalker. The series explores the horrifying events of the 1980s, including murders, rapes, and home invasions, and the efforts of the LAPD homicide detectives to capture Ramirez and bring him to justice. It delves into the psychological profile of Ramirez and the impact his crimes had on the city of Los Angeles.

Snowtown is a dark and disturbing true crime drama that follows the story of a group of individuals involved in a series of brutal murders in South Australia. The plot explores themes of sadism, violence, and the psychological effects of trauma.

A writer going through a divorce is accused of stealing a story by a mysterious stranger. As the stranger becomes more violent, the writer must prove his innocence. However, he soon realizes that the stranger is not real, but a manifestation of his own dark side. The writer ultimately gives in to his dark persona, committing murder and burying the bodies in a cornfield.

Maniac is a grindhouse horror film about a deranged schizophrenic killer who scalps his victims. He targets women and murders them one by one, leaving behind a trail of brutal violence and gore. As the body count rises, the maniac's psychotic tendencies become more disturbing. Set in the gritty streets of New York City, this cult classic will leave you terrified and disturbed.

Ami and David, on their way home, hit a raccoon and damage their car. They stay at a motel where they find snuff films shot in the same room. They try to escape but are stopped by the Manager of the Motel and his two killer side-kicks. Ami manages to call 911, but the old policeman sent to help is promptly killed. David is stabbed, and Ami escapes with a BMW, running over one killer and shooting the motel manager. She finds David still alive.