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1. Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (2024)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime

A docu-series that uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children's shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Stars: Drake Bell, Giovonnie Samuels, Kate Taylor, Scaachi Koul

Votes: 8,527

2. Con Air (1997)

R | 115 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

Newly-paroled ex-con and former U.S. Ranger Cameron Poe finds himself trapped in a prisoner-transport plane when the passengers seize control.

Director: Simon West | Stars: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Colm Meaney

Votes: 319,111 | Gross: $101.12M

3. The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007)

R | 81 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

In an abandoned house in Poughkeepsie, New York murder investigators uncover hundreds of tapes showing decades of a serial killer's work.

Director: John Erick Dowdle | Stars: Stacy Chbosky, Ben Messmer, Samantha Robson, Ivar Brogger

Votes: 24,667

4. Serial Mom (1994)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller

She's the perfect all-American parent: a great cook and homemaker, a devoted recycler, and a woman who'll literally kill to keep her children happy.

Director: John Waters | Stars: Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake, Matthew Lillard

Votes: 32,632 | Gross: $7.88M

5. Copycat (1995)

R | 123 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past.

Director: Jon Amiel | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney, William McNamara

Votes: 65,850 | Gross: $32.05M

6. The Frighteners (1996)

R | 110 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

After a tragic car accident that kills his wife, a man discovers he can communicate with the dead, and he uses that gift to con people. However, when a demonic spirit appears, he may be the only one who can stop it from killing the living and the dead.

Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin

Votes: 95,456 | Gross: $16.76M

7. Phone Booth (2002)

R | 81 min | Crime, Thriller

Publicist Stuart Shepard finds himself trapped in a phone booth, pinned down by an extortionist's sniper rifle. Unable to leave or receive outside help, Stuart's negotiation with the caller leads to a jaw-dropping climax.

Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell

Votes: 285,653 | Gross: $46.57M

8. No Good Deed (I) (2014)

PG-13 | 84 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

An unstable escaped convict terrorizes a woman who is alone with her two children.

Director: Sam Miller | Stars: Taraji P. Henson, Idris Elba, Leslie Bibb, Kate del Castillo

Votes: 22,017 | Gross: $52.54M

9. Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

R | 90 min | Horror, Thriller

Three years after he last terrorized his sister, Michael Myers confronts her again, before traveling to Haddonfield to deal with the cast and crew of a reality show which is being broadcast from his old home.

Director: Rick Rosenthal | Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Busta Rhymes, Brad Loree, Bianca Kajlich

Votes: 49,255 | Gross: $30.35M

10. Resurrection (1999)

R | 108 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

Chicago homicide detectives Prudhome and Hollingsworth are assigned to investigate a murder. Both become entangled in the plot of a serial killer whose goal is to recreate the body of Christ.

Director: Russell Mulcahy | Stars: Christopher Lambert, Mike Anscombe, Jeff J.J. Authors, Patrick Chilvers

Votes: 11,070

11. Theresa & Allison (2019)

R | 120 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

After a one night stand turns disastrous, Theresa finds herself drawn into a world of inhuman savagery, all the while tempted by the beautiful and immortal Allison.

Director: Jeremiah Kipp | Stars: Arielle Hope, Sarah Schoofs, Alyson Danielczuk, Charles D. Lincoln

Votes: 1,380

12. John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise (2021)

TV-14 | 308 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

The chilling story of one of the world's most notorious serial killers told through the words of Gacy himself, those who were forever changed by his unspeakable deeds and those who believe that the full truth remains concealed to this day.

Stars: Terry Sullivan, Philip Hersh, Jay Levine, Lawrence Finder

Votes: 2,096

13. Black Rose (2014)

TV-MA | 83 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A Russian Police Major is enlisted by the LAPD to help solve a series of gruesome murders perpetrated against young women by a sadistic sociopathic killer on the mean streets of Hollywood.

Director: Alexander Nevsky | Stars: Alexander Nevsky, Kristanna Loken, Adrian Paul, Robert Davi

Votes: 2,658

14. Killer Legends (2014)

TV-MA | 86 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Delving into our collective nightmares, this horror-documentary investigates the origins of our most terrifying urban legends and the true stories that may have inspired them.

Director: Joshua Zeman | Stars: Rachel Mills, Joshua Zeman, Stephen Winick, James Presley

Votes: 3,531

15. The John Wayne Gacy Murders: Life and Death in Chicago (2024– )

Documentary | Post-production

A comprehensive, chronological and historical documentary series on the entire life and crimes of the infamous serial killer, John Wayne Gacy.

Stars: Steve Giannangelo, John Borowski, William Kunkle, Marty Zielinski

16. The Green (2011)

Not Rated | 91 min | Drama, Romance

Michael Gavin and his partner Daniel trade the rat race of New York City for the idyllic charm of the Connecticut shoreline, with hopes of a simpler life and time for Michael to finish his ... See full summary »

Director: Steven Williford | Stars: Jason Butler Harner, Cheyenne Jackson, Illeana Douglas, Chris Bert

Votes: 868

17. Ghost Adventures: Serial Killer Spirits (2019– )

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Horror

Investigates the Haunts of America's Most Notorious Serial Killers.

Stars: Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, Jay Wasley

Votes: 200

18. Burning Kiss (2018)

81 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A hallucinogenic summer noir cocktail spiked with suspense is concocted as the unexpected arrival of a stranger ignites an inferno of secrets and guilt, complicating the relationship between a father and his daughter.

Director: Robbie Studsor | Stars: Liam Graham, Richard Mellick, Alyson Walker, Christie Sistrunk

Votes: 1,425

19. Pig (II) (2019)

8 min | Short, Comedy, Horror

A self-conscious psychopath struggles with his body image while terrorizing a group of unsuspecting campers.

Director: Evan Powers | Stars: C.J. Vana, Jordan Wilson, Lindsey Rose Naves, Juliana Destefano

Votes: 74

20. The Bronx Dahmer (2015)

15 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Old school pizza proprietors wax derisive as their cuisine fulfills a death row inmate's last meal request.

Directors: Patrick Hackeling, Mike West | Stars: Lillo Brancato, William DeMeo, Carson Grant, Madison Larue

Votes: 27

21. Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode: I've Got a Secret (1996)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

During the investigation of a burglar found dead with no apparent injuries, the detectives find that he visited an ER for a gunshot wound and may have received bad surgery.

Director: Gwen Arner | Stars: Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Isabella Hofmann

Votes: 137

22. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Murder Book (2007)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Green and Cassady investigate the death of a publishing agent who approved a book written by an ex-athlete that describes how he would have murdered his wife if he was in fact the real killer.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Jesse L. Martin, Milena Govich, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 247

23. Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode: John Wayne Gacy: Evil Secret Part 1 (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History

The early life of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, living with an abusive alcoholic father, to his successful contracting company hiring young men, where he would trick them into handcuffs before he raped and murdered dozens of young men.

Director: Renee Cullen | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Eugenia Godzik, Mike Albrecht, Tim Cahill

Votes: 62

24. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Slashdance (2019)

TV-MA | 39 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

Imitation is the best form of tragedy. Coming clean can be pretty messy.

Director: Mary Wigmore | Stars: Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, Cody Fern

Votes: 3,112

25. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Episode 100 (2019)

TV-MA | 40 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

With the horrors of the night behind them the survivors deal with the fallout of their choices.

Director: Loni Peristere | Stars: Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, Cody Fern

Votes: 2,696

26. Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode: John Wayne Gacy: Evil Secret Part 2 (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History

This is the shocking and gruesome mystery of John Wayne Gacy, a popular Chicago businessman and part-time clown who was leading a double life in the 1970s. By day, Gacy was a community ... See full summary »

Director: Renee Cullen | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Eugenia Godzik, Alan Duke, Danny Broderick

Votes: 48

27. Becoming Evil: Sisterhood of Murder (2019– )
Episode: Mind of the Serial Killer (2019)

TV-14 | 57 min | Documentary, Crime

We examine the crimes of notorious serial killers such as Ted Bundy, Richard Ramirez - the Night Stalker and John Wayne Gacy - the Clown Killer, to try to work out how the mind of a psychopath works.

Director: Ron Meyer | Stars: Frederic Reamer, Eric Hickey, Jack Levin, Kirk Gill

Votes: 24

28. Archer (2009–2023)
Episode: The Orpheus Gambit (2020)

TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Archer is back in the spy game and his first mission is to guard a priceless statue; then, he must tell Lana his true feelings and get blind drunk.

Director: Chad Hurd | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Jon Curry, Judy Greer, Tom Kane

Votes: 1,166

29. The Mark of a Killer (2019– )
Episode: The Smell of Death (2020)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime

A rash of young men go missing around Chicago during the 1970's. When bodies start washing up in the river a pattern emerges.

Directors: Chad Cunningham, Wendy Greene | Stars: William Kunkle, Rachael Bell, Pat Berry, Greg Bedoe

Votes: 12

30. Ghost Adventures: Serial Killer Spirits (2019– )
Episode: John Gacy Prison (2019)

TV-PG | 42 min | Crime, Horror

Zak and the crew head to Illinois in search of the spirit of infamous serial killer John Gacy. Their investigation leads them to the Old Joliet Prison, where they hope to come face-to-face with the Killer Clown himself.

Stars: Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, Jay Wasley

Votes: 24

31. Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector (2020)
Episode: Game On (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The Bone Collector challenges Lincoln, Amelia, and the team with a trifecta of victims across New York City. But as our team races to solve the clue trails before it's too late, Lincoln ... See full summary »

Director: Gary Fleder | Stars: Russell Hornsby, Arielle Kebbel, Roslyn Ruff, Ramses Jimenez

Votes: 305

32. The Boys (2019– )
Episode: Nothing Like It in the World (2020)

TV-MA | 68 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Milk, Hughie, and Annie go on a road trip to find Liberty. Frenchie has relationship problems, and Homelander continues to unravel.

Director: Frederick E.O. Toye | Stars: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty

Votes: 12,533

33. Forensic Psychology (2019– )
Episode: What Is an Organized Killer (2020)

Documentary

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Star: Carlos

34. NCIS (2003– )
Episode: Murder 2.0 (2008)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Bloody water emits from a shower head in base housing at Quantico; Gibbs and company investigate; something has disappeared; a second man dies. The killer leaves clues, which suggest more deaths. They solve the game and nab the bad guy.

Director: Arvin Brown | Stars: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, Pauley Perrette

Votes: 853

35. Family Guy (1999– )
Episode: Spies Reminiscent of Us (2009)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

With the help of Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd, Stewie and Brian discover that Mayor West is a Cold War sleeper agent; Peter and the guys start an improv group.

Directors: Cyndi Tang, James Purdum, Peter Shin | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis

Votes: 1,702

36. Not Going Out (2006– )
Episode: Neighbour (2009)

TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy

When Lee goes to complain about the noise from the man in the flat above he is confronted by a literally ugly customer who threatens and intimidates him so that when Lucy announces that she... See full summary »

Director: Nick Wood | Stars: Lee Mack, Tim Vine, Sally Bretton, Miranda Hart

Votes: 131

37. Prodigal Son (2019–2021)
Episode: Face Value (2021)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Malcolm, still reeling from the latest events with Ainsley, focuses on the next case, in which a famous plastic surgeon is murdered. Meanwhile, Martin gets a new job working in the ... See full summary »

Director: Lou Diamond Phillips | Stars: Tom Payne, Lou Diamond Phillips, Halston Sage, Aurora Perrineau

Votes: 575

38. Monster (2022–2024)
Episode: God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance (2022)

TV-MA | 54 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

In prison, Jeff's newfound fame makes him a target. His parents seek closure and Glenda pushes for a memorial on familiar grounds to honor the victims.

Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins, Molly Ringwald, Niecy Nash

Votes: 4,117

39. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: Outfoxed (2009)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

While tracking a family annihilator, the BAU must seek advice from "The Fox," one of the most horrific killers from the team's past who has an ominous message for Agent Hotchner.

Director: John Gallagher | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler

Votes: 1,832

40. American Justice (1992– )
Episode: John Wayne Gacy: Buried Secrets (1992)

TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History

The case of John Wayne Gacy Jr., who was convicted in 1980 of murdering 33 young men and boys and who was executed by the state of Illinois in 1994.

Stars: Robert Motta Sr., Harlan Mendenhall, Sam Amirante, Charles Hill

41. Big Sky (2020–2023)
Episode: Huckleberry (2021)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Cassie takes on a missing person case. Jenny continues to search for clues relating to the mysterious truck accident. Max, Harper, Madison and Bridger are at odds over the stolen money.

Director: Christina Alexandra Voros | Stars: Katheryn Winnick, Kylie Bunbury, Brian Geraghty, Dedee Pfeiffer

Votes: 437

42. Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer (2021)
Episode: The Perfect Hunting Ground (2021)

TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, Crime, History

After another grisly murder, officers talk to sex workers and examine their clients' records. Meanwhile, eerily similar killings occur in New Jersey.

Director: Joe Berlinger | Stars: Mike Lawrence, Malcolm Reiman, Peter Vronsky, Vernon Geberth

Votes: 275

43. The Cinema Snob (2007– )
Episode: Christmas Evil (2022)

TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy

The Snob receives a belated Christmas present: a movie about a deranged lunatic donning the suit of Santa Claus and going on a yuletide killing spree. If the premise sounds familiar, it's because that other movie stole the idea from this.

Director: Brad Jones | Star: Brad Jones

44. NCIS (2003– )
Episode: A Man Walks Into a Bar... (2011)

TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Someone shoots and kills the executive officer (XO) of a Naval vessel, a commander, in his own stateroom; Gibbs and company investigate. However, a shrink (a persistent and presumptuous one... See full summary »

Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, Pauley Perrette

Votes: 972

45. 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020– )
Episode: Down to Clown (2022)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Owen has a breakthrough during therapy. After a call, Grace reaches out to a coworker but regrets it when Judd offers more than she was planning. Tommy, TK and Nancy race to help a survivalist injured by a reptile.

Director: SJ Main Muñoz | Stars: Rob Lowe, Gina Torres, Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra Aylina McClain

Votes: 419

46. Impractical Jokers (2011– )
Episode: Adam Pally and Jon Gabrus (2022)

TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

Murr, Sal, and Q learn that a good babysitter can be hard to find, before going off to perform some consumer research. Later, Adam Pally and Jon Gabrus shock the losing joker with their devious punishment.

Directors: Geoff Celis, Casey Jost | Stars: James Murray, Brian Quinn, Sal Vulcano, Adam Pally

Votes: 94

47. The Infographics Show (2011– )
Episode: The Real Worst People in America (2021)

15 min | Documentary, Animation

With so many nasty, murderous people out there you have to be perversely "special" to make the list of the worst twenty.

48. The Casual Criminalist (2020– )
John Wayne Gacy: The Demonic Killer Clown (2022 Podcast Episode)

195 min | Crime

John Wayne Gacy was many things - an abused son, a husband, and father, an honored member of the United States Junior Chamber, and a respected businessman. But behind his charming facade, ... See full summary »

Star: Simon Whistler

49. The Always Sunny Podcast (2021– )
The Waiter (2022 Podcast Episode)

Not Rated | 57 min | Talk-Show

On the pod, the guys revisit the best of "The Waiter" from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia with special guest, Michael Naughton.

Stars: Charlie Day, Megan Ganz, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney

Votes: 8

50. Be Amazed (2015– )
Episode: Comparing Death Rows Around the World (2021)

Documentary

If you have trouble controlling your temper and tend to run amok there are quite a number of countries that may decide to put you out of their misery with a trip to death row. Here's what to expect when you're caught.