From Hannibal Lecter to Harry Powell, serial killers are some of the most fascinating characters ever put on film. Here are EW's 30 favorite movies about the monsters in our midst.

Police in Alliance are warning residents about a serial prowler who investigators say has repeatedly targeted elderly women, with incidents showing what authorities ...

Rex Heuermann, the Long Island serial killer who fatally strangled eight women, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Wednesday.

In 1984, a serial killer targets young beauty queens across America in a new episode of "People Magazine Investigates: ...

Retiring Baton Rouge prosecutor Dana Cummings reflects on the serial killer cases that changed policing and daily life across south Louisiana.

Hollywood has done a stellar job in portraying these monsters as terrifying beings who lurk around every dark corner, thirsty for blood and ready to strike at any moment. They are easily spotted: ...

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The final episode of the first season of “Serial”—the podcast to end all podcasts—came out this morning. The series has given us a lot to think about. Like other devotees, I’ve listened to many ...