If you ask someone to name a list of famous movie serial killers, you'd probably get the obvious choices such as: Michael Myers, Leatherface, and Jason Voorhees. Those famous characters are a big part of movie culture and have helped shape horror as we see it today. But the serial killer isn't limited to just horror. They've been in thrillers, genres, and even comedies. There are so many different ways to go about a story without having to resort to the cliche tropes.
1. This list was difficult to make because the definition of "serial killer" can vary from person to person. Since there are hundreds of films to choose from, there are a couple of exemptions:
2. Vigilantes do not count since they think they are doing good for the community. Jigsaw is an example of this.
Major franchises such as Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Halloween are exempt since supernatural elements exist in those worlds.
