Here's a few from me. I really like the films that don't follow the whole "How to join the FBI" formula. The ones that concentrate solely on the killer and their actions are where it's at. Most of the films in the serial killer genre I dig aren't biopics (
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer almost made it in but I decided it was only loosely based on actual events and never stated it was based on Henry Lee Lucas).
1.
The Manson Famly - Most people stupidly think Manson was a serial killer so I'll throw this one in here because it takes the cake as far as bio pics go. Van Bebber is the king of modern US independent cinema. It took nearly a decade to make it onto our screens but it was well worth the wait.
2.
Deranged - while it never states it "officially" this is THE best film about Ed Gein (and not to mention most accurate - unlike that pile of shit starring Jason Vorhees). A fantastic flick that every horror fan should see at some point. Comes in a nifty double feature with
Motel Hell which is great value.
3.
Ted Bundy - This one is criminally overlooked and dismissed by most movie goers who seemed to write it off as a lame low budget cash in. Well written with a great cast this flick is everything
American Psycho should've been.
4.
The Hillside Strangler - A gritty, well written that's on par with
Ted Bundy. Nicholas Turturro gives a stellar performance and you'll never see C. Thomas Howell in the same light again.
5.
Confessions Of A Serial Killer - Excellent 1985 flick based on the exploits of Henry Lee Lucas. A overlooked gem for sure and the shoddy DVD art doesn't help it out any (and it's cut) but this is well worth tracking down.
I've still gotta check out
To Catch A Killer it's not the easiest to come across these days. Well overdue for a DVD release considering the cult following its got.