Murder & Mayhem of the 1990's Decade
This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
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- CreatorPaul DowlingStarsPeter ThomasTom BevelSkip PalenikA series featuring detailed accounts on how notable crimes and diseases were solved through forensic science.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorsJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsWilliam H. MacyFrances McDormandSteve BuscemiMinnesota car salesman Jerry Lundegaard's inept crime falls apart due to his and his henchmen's bungling and the persistent police work of the quite pregnant Marge Gunderson.The Cohen Brothers did a marvelous job with this dark comedy/crime/drama film! A Must see!
- DirectorJonathan DemmeStarsJodie FosterAnthony HopkinsScott GlennA young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims.In 1992 won the top 5 Academy Award categories including Best Picture. FBI profiler Clarice Starling played by Jodie Foster chases sicko serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter played by Sir Anthony Hopkins. Who hasn't seen this first rate suspense film at least twice in their lifetime?
This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders. - StarsBrian DennehyMichael RileyMargot KidderGood friend and neighbour John Wayne Gacy entertained children and ran a business. However, he hid a dark secret as a violent serial killer who raped and murdered over 30 young boys.What a performance by acclaimed Stratford Ontario stage actor and film screen star Brian Dennehy as the real life serial killer John Wayne Gacy who raped, murdered dozens of young men and buried most of them in his basement home.
This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders. - DirectorNick BroomfieldStarsAileen WuornosNick BroomfieldArlene Pralle1992, Florida, USA. Aileen Wuornos is claimed to be the world's first female serial killer.Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer
- DirectorVincent MontonStarsLinda BlairJerome EhlersDonal GibsonA restless hairdresser takes up with a man (Joe Martinez) she knows is wanted by the police. It is only when she realizes that he may be a serial killer, that she starts questioning the relationship.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsHarvey KeitelTim RothMichael MadsenWhen a simple jewelry heist goes horribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant.A CULT CLASSIC
This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders. - StarsAnthony EdwardsEric RobertsSam NeillBased on Truman Capote's true-crime classic and nominated for two Primetime Emmys, "In Cold Blood" follows a pair of ex-cons (Anthony Edwards and Eric Roberts) who brutally murdered a respected Midwestern rancher and his family.Re-make of the 1967 film classic of the same name based on a true life story of the murders of the entire (4) Clutter family. Outstanding performances by Sam Neil as FBI agent Alvin Dewey, Eric Roberts as killer Perry Smith and Anthony Edwards as killer Dick Hickock.
This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders. - DirectorsJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsGabriel ByrneAlbert FinneyJohn TurturroTom Reagan, an advisor to a Prohibition-era crime boss, tries to keep the peace between warring mobs but gets caught in divided loyalties.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
This was a disappointing film for me as I expected more from the Cohen brothers and from their star actor, Gabriel Byrne.
Please read my full review dated October 23rd, 2017 - DirectorTroy DuffyStarsWillem DafoeSean Patrick FlaneryNorman ReedusTwo Irish Catholic brothers become vigilantes in order to try to wipe out Boston's criminal underworld in the name of God.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorGary GraverStarsAlex CordDelia SheppardCharles DierkopA serial killer is after hookers and strippers. A male detective and his female partner are assigned to stop him.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorPhillip NoyceStarsDenzel WashingtonAngelina JolieQueen LatifahA quadriplegic ex-homicide detective and his partner try to track down a serial killer who is terrorizing New York City.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsRobert De NiroRay LiottaJoe PesciThe story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito.This is a tough, violent movie with mobsters without any conscience.
This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders. - DirectorPeter MedakStarsGary KempMartin KempBillie WhitelawThis fact-based movie follows the life of the twin crime-lords in London's '60s underworld.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorWings HauserStarsWings HauserKathleen KinmontGary WerntzA cinematographer and his assistant are attracting aspiring young actors and actresses by getting them to try out for their movie. Once filming, the evil cameraman actually kills them. The detective on the case has his hands full trying to help out runaways with stars in their eyes. When some of the people he knows turn up dead, he takes it personally, and as he gets closer to the truth his girlfriend is endangered.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorErica FoxStarsJohn RomoMaura TierneyJune LockhartA private detective is hired to catch a serial killer who makes immigrant garment workers his victims.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorPeter LevinStarsJean SmartPark OverallTim GrimmThis film is based on the true story of Aileen Wuornos a prostitute-turned-serial killer who preyed mostly on truck drivers.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorMichael SchroederStarsRay SharkeyLeo RossiMeg FosterDetective Sam Dietz is paired with a shady FBI agent to track down another serial killer terrorizing Los Angeles.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorBruce RobinsonStarsAndy GarciaUma ThurmanLance HenriksenA policeman fears a blind woman is a killer's next target.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorsRémy BelvauxAndré BonzelBenoît PoelvoordeStarsBenoît PoelvoordeJacqueline Poelvoorde-PappaertNelly PappaertA film crew follows a ruthless thief and heartless killer as he goes about his daily routine. But complications set in when the film crew lose their objectivity and begin lending a hand.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorJames LemmoStarsLeo RossiWilliam ForsytheRobert CostanzoSam Dietz, the relentless police detective, returns to Los Angeles from a self-imposed exile to help the police solve another series of brutal killings committed by another crafty serial killer who targets Dietz's latest love interest.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorDominic SenaStarsBrad PittJuliette LewisKathy LarsonA journalist duo goes on a tour of serial-killer murder sites with two companions, unaware that one of them is a serial killer himself.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorIvan NagyStarsTed RaimiRicki LakeDavid WarshofskyA man with a bag of knives hunts victims to skin them while being stalked by a limping drug addict he previously mutilated who seeks revenge.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorsJohn CarpenterTobe HooperLarry SulkisStarsJohn CarpenterTom ArnoldTobe Hooper"Body Bags" is a 1993 anthology hosted horror movie with John Carpenter as "The Coroner".This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
- DirectorAdam RifkinStarsRobert R. ShaferBarbara NivenRod SweitzerPsychopath cop decides to kill everyone who he thinks has broken the law.This is a list of films that were released in the 1990's that are either based on real people who were murderers or serial killers, and/or actual events, or are made for television mini-series and/or thrillers that are stories of fiction all of which include murders.
