Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "serial-killer-m.o."

1. Criminal Minds (2005– )

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

A group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) using behavioral analysis and profiling to help investigate crimes and find the suspect known as the unsub.

Stars: Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Joe Mantegna

Votes: 218,731

2. The Mentalist (2008–2015)

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

A famous "psychic" outs himself as a fake, and starts working as a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation so he can find "Red John", the madman who killed his wife and daughter.

Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman

Votes: 200,600

3. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)

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

In Las Vegas, a squad of forensic investigators are trained to solve crimes by meticulously examining the evidence. They employ advanced technology and their rationality to detect the perpetrators.

Stars: William Petersen, Laurence Fishburne, Ted Danson, George Eads

Votes: 89,117

4. The Little Things (2021)

R | 128 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe Deacon is sent to Los Angeles for what should have been a quick evidence-gathering assignment. Instead, he becomes embroiled in the search for a serial killer who is terrorizing the city.

Director: John Lee Hancock | Stars: Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, Jared Leto, Chris Bauer

Votes: 126,351

5. Saw (2004)

R | 103 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Two strangers awaken in a room with no recollection of how they got there, and soon discover they're pawns in a deadly game perpetrated by a notorious serial killer.

Director: James Wan | Stars: Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, Danny Glover, Ken Leung

Votes: 466,714 | Gross: $56.00M

6. CSI: NY (2004–2013)

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

Forensic scientists and investigators of the New York City Police Department unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths.

Stars: Gary Sinise, Carmine Giovinazzo, Hill Harper, Eddie Cahill

Votes: 49,588

7. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)

R | 152 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A journalist is aided by a young female hacker in his search for the killer of a woman who has been dead for forty years.

Director: Niels Arden Oplev | Stars: Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Ewa Fröling, Lena Endre

Votes: 223,342 | Gross: $10.10M

8. Saw II (2005)

R | 93 min | Horror, Mystery

A detective and his team must rescue 8 people trapped in a factory by the twisted serial killer known as Jigsaw.

Director: Darren Lynn Bousman | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Beverley Mitchell, Franky G, Emmanuelle Vaugier

Votes: 276,430 | Gross: $87.04M

9. Holy Spider (2022)

118 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called "Spider Killer", who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.

Director: Ali Abbasi | Stars: Alice Rahimi, Diana Al Hussen, Soraya Helli, Mehdi Bajestani

Votes: 25,394

10. Spiral (2021)

R | 93 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw.

Director: Darren Lynn Bousman | Stars: Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols

Votes: 68,287

11. Saw III (2006)

R | 108 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Jigsaw abducts a doctor in order to keep himself alive while he watches his new apprentice put an unlucky citizen named Jeff through a brutal test.

Director: Darren Lynn Bousman | Stars: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Angus Macfadyen, Bahar Soomekh

Votes: 212,390 | Gross: $80.24M

12. The Vanishing (1993)

R | 109 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

The boyfriend of an abducted woman never gives up the search as the abductor looks on.

Director: George Sluizer | Stars: Jeff Bridges, Kiefer Sutherland, Nancy Travis, Sandra Bullock

Votes: 28,026 | Gross: $14.54M

13. The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)

Approved | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

The story of a hooded, berserk killer who terrorized the border town of Texarkana, Arkansas in 1946--leaving no fewer than five murder victims in his wake. He was never caught. Based on one of America's most baffling murder cases.

Director: Charles B. Pierce | Stars: Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, Dawn Wells, Jimmy Clem

Votes: 9,788

14. Very Scary People (2019– )

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

Revisiting the twisted lives of some of the most frightening, diabolical characters in recent history. The stories trace the heinous, criminal acts of these elusive miscreants and the eventual road to justice.

Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Casey Jordan, Mary Ellen O'Toole, James Gagliano

Votes: 542

15. World's Most Evil Killers (2017– )

60 min | Documentary, Crime

An in-depth look at the lives and crimes of some of the World's most evil killers including Jeffrey Dahmer, Richard Ramirez, Cary Stayner, Leonard Lake, Dorothea Puente and more.

Stars: Elizabeth Yardley, Fred Dinenage, Geoffrey Wansell, Stuart Hamilton

Votes: 309

16. The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness (2021)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, History

The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a satanic cult.

Stars: Paul Giamatti, Phil Amicone, Charlie Ott, Michael Zuckerman

Votes: 10,268

17. Adam (1983 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama

After their child is abducted, John and Reve Walsh are trying to find him. But, shortly after that, Adam is found dead.

Director: Michael Tuchner | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, JoBeth Williams, Martha Scott, Richard Masur

Votes: 709

18. Mind of a Monster (2019–2021)

TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Crime

Delve into the psyche of America's most notorious serial killers.

Stars: Bob Keppel, Anne E. Schwartz, Taylor David, Patsy Coffield

Votes: 210

19. Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer (2021)

TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, Crime, History

In 1970s NYC, the "Torso Killer" preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime's darkest places.

Star: Charlie Meany

Votes: 5,560

20. Unknown Origins (2020)

TV-MA | 96 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Madrid, 2019. A serial killer is spreading chaos. Anonymous people with no apparent connection are being murdered while imitating the first appearances of the most famous superheroes.

Director: David Galán Galindo | Stars: Javier Rey, Verónica Echegui, Brays Efe, Antonio Resines

Votes: 7,658

21. The Mark of a Killer (2019– )

Documentary, Crime

The macabre rituals of serial killers are examined.

Stars: Joni E. Johnston, Mark E. Safarik, Larry Lemanski, Mary Ellen O'Toole

Votes: 170

22. The Dark Defender (2007)

2 min | Animation, Crime, Mystery

A highly stylized web-series dedicated to the victims of the popular TV Series main hero Dexter Morgan, a serial killer of serial killers. Done in the style similar to comic books.

Votes: 51

23. First Blood (2022– )

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

"First Blood" examines some of America's most notorious serial killers through the prism of their first known kills to reveal what drove them to the moment when violent fantasy and curiosity became a devastating reality.

Stars: Gary Brucato, Khadija Monk, Mark E. Safarik, Harry Krop

Votes: 79

24. Dating Death (2022)

Documentary, Crime

Focusing on the Rodney Alcala murders. He appeared on Americas dating game and was linked to over 130 murders.

Stars: Matt Murphy, Gina Satriano, Joan Renner, Wendell Stradford

Votes: 97

25. Murder by Numbers (2017– )

42 min | Documentary, Crime

Suspenseful. Creepy. Terrifying. Murder by Numbers begins with the grisly discovery of a body and the onset of an investigation. When police think they've solved the case, shocking twists sends each investigation into the depths of evil.

Stars: Geoffrey Proud, Jeni Lamm, Adrian Bond, Morgan Ipsale

Votes: 132

26. Merciless (2014)

Not Rated | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A former couple of a detective and a forensic psychologist strive themselves to catch a serial killer, while his girlfriend doesn't know his other side.

Stars: Bruno Gagliasso, Luana Piovani, Débora Falabella, Marcello Novaes

Votes: 558

27. Dead of Night (2013–2016)

TV-PG | Documentary, Crime

A show about mysterious murders and the investigations of them.

Stars: Daniel Oreskes, Samantha Galarza, Jesse Holcomb, Edric Ray

Votes: 76

28. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: All for Our Country (2003)

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

A grossly decomposed corpse in a bath tub is identified as frat student Daniel O'Hannissey. He was last seen in a bar, taking part in a brawl about team sports, but left apparently unhurt. ... See full summary »

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 849

29. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Anonymous (2000)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a man is found dead in his bathtub with a tape recorder telling that he has committed suicide, the CSI team recalls the case of Royce Harmon that was not well resolved. Grisson, ... See full summary »

Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 1,061

30. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Assume Nothing (2003)

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

Several couples are killed bloodily after a wild party night in the same luxury hotel with Cameron and Mandy Klinefeld, or rather one somehow forced to kill the spouse. Nick is pleased to ... See full summary »

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 853

31. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Bloodlines (2004)

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

When Linley Parker survives a rape attack, the CSI team investigates the case. Linley identify her aggressor Dr. Todd Coombs, but their DNA do not match and Todd is released despite the ... See full summary »

Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 853

32. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: I-15 Murders (2001)

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

While investigating the disappearance of Margaret Shorey at a supermarket, Grissom and Catherine stumble upon a serial killer who claims to have killed five women in supermarkets located ... See full summary »

Director: Oz Scott | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 986

33. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Identity Crisis (2002)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A staged suicide harks the return of a serial killer. Catherine and Gil Grissom, while at court, finds the the residing judge looks exactly like this killer. Grissom investigates the judge's past and finds a startling answer.

Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 988

34. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Justice Is Served (2001)

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

Catherine gets emotionally involved while investigating the death of a six-year old girl at a carnival. Grissom, Nick and Warick take on the case of a jogger who was apparently attacked by an animal who knows how to use a scalpel.

Director: Thomas J. Wright | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 977

35. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Lady Heather's Box (2003)

TV-14 | 85 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a body is found in a foam party, he is identified by Grissom and Capt. Brass as the male prostitute Trey Buckman. Meanwhile, Catherine and Nick investigate a decomposed body of the ... See full summary »

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 1,014

36. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: The Execution of Catherine Willows (2002)

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

On the day of convicted serial killer-rapist John Mathers's execution, a new case following his MO causes a stay after countering the already administered lethal injection and urgent ... See full summary »

Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 848

37. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: The Strip Strangler (2001)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

There's a serial killer on the loose in Las Vegas. Since this is a very high-profile case, the sheriff brings in the FBI to help. This annoys Grissom very much as the FBIs like to assume ... See full summary »

Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 977

38. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: What's Eating Gilbert Grissom? (2004)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a group of fraternity members find a spot covered by maggots, Grissom investigates the scene and believes a student is providing the flesh to the maggots. Based on the uniform size of ... See full summary »

Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 916

39. CSI: Miami (2002–2012)
Episode: Felony Flight (2005)

TV-14 | 55 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Henry Darius, a man who killed several women in New York, claims that he also killed a woman in Miami and offers to show them where he buried her. The plane transporting him suddenly has to... See full summary »

Director: Scott Lautanen | Stars: David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez, Khandi Alexander

Votes: 438

40. CSI: Miami (2002–2012)
Episode: Skeletons (2006)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A trip to the beach for Eric Delko turns sour when a body is uncovered beneath the sand. The man was killed elsewhere and dumped here. Elsewhere, Horatio is certain that his old enemy from ... See full summary »

Director: Karen Gaviola | Stars: David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez, Khandi Alexander

Votes: 354

41. CSI: Miami (2002–2012)
Episode: Spring Break (2003)

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

Two teenagers die during a Spring Break trip to the Miami beach.

Director: Deran Sarafian | Stars: David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez, Khandi Alexander

Votes: 518

42. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: Blink (2004)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Two bodies are found, strangled to death by the same killer. Evidence from the second crime scene leads the detectives to a house with a third live victim who is paralyzed and is only able to blink.

Director: Deran Sarafian | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Vanessa Ferlito

Votes: 561

43. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: Manhattan Manhunt (2005)

TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Horatio Caine arrives from Miami with Mac to help to find a dangerous criminal who has kidnapped a young girl. The truth about the killer will be shocking.

Director: Rob Bailey | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap

Votes: 446

44. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Loco Motives (2006)

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

Gil finds a third miniature crime-scene replica at a murder site, and CSI tries to find a link between the three otherwise-unrelated murders.

Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 887

45. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Sweet Jane (2007)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The C.S.I. team doesn't know what to make of their new member (Schreiber), who joins them in the hunt for a serial killer, active since the 1970's.

Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 842

46. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Monster in the Box (2007)

TV-PG | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Grissom thinks the miniature killer is dead, until he receives another miniature crime scene. However, unlike the others, this one predicts a crime scene that hasn't happened yet.

Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 851

47. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: Past Imperfect (2007)

TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A body of a woman, Emma, in a black party dress is found in a dumpster. Her head is wrapped in packing tape. When the ME examines the body, he finds that her eye lids have been removed. ... See full summary »

Director: Oz Scott | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap

Votes: 321

48. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Lab Rats (2007)

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

With Grissom out of his office and all of the detectives out in the field, Hodges and the lab other techs try to discover new clues in the miniature killer case.

Director: Brad Tanenbaum | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 929

49. City Confidential (1998–2023)
Episode: Sunny Days, Deadly Nights on Mercer Island (1998)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Documentary

In 1990, George Walterfield Russell, a charming regular on the club scene, is revealed to be a psychopath after Mary Ann Pohlreich, Andrea Levine, and another woman are found dead and their bodies posed in similar positions.

Director: Scott Colthorp | Stars: Paul Winfield, George Waterfield Russell, Mary Ann Pohlreich, Carol Marie Beethe

Votes: 21

50. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Living Doll (2007)

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

The miniature killer is ready to strike again, and Sara will be the next victim. Will CSI stop her in time?

Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 1,102