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Real-life serial killers have inspired countless films and TV shows. For instance, "Psycho," "The Texas Chainsaw Saw Massacre," and "The Silence of the Lambs" are all downstream from Ed Gein, the Wisconsin factotum who committed murder, grave robbery, and other grisly crimes during the mid-1950s. These may be great films but they are all strictly inspired by serial killers rather than about them. This article considers those films that depict killers' lives close to how they were rather than creating composite characters and other inventions. It also includes films that may not be entirely faithful to the historical record but are compelling enough to give an insight into real-world killers and their crimes.

These movies aim to capture balanced insight into their subjects. Some, like "Monster," show how abuse begets abuse, whereas others, such as "Citizen X," reflect how prejudice and ideology can allow a criminal to kill unchecked.

Comics and graphic novel publisher Ablaze looks ahead to the end of the year as it highlights several notable new releases set for December and also previews some select titles for Q1 release.

Containing everything from epic fights to the most heartbreaking drama, The Breaker: New Waves launches in February 2025 and continues the captivating story of Si-woon Lee and the martial arts underworld. The much-anticipated sequel to the best-selling manhwa webtoon action series is not to be missed!

Also opening for early solicitation ahead of its March release is Fault Lines, an intriguing new graphic novel that presents three stories set in the three cities with their catalysts spanning three decades, all penned by Emmy-nominated animation veteran Robert Cullen.

New for December – Ablaze shines a spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works with the Ablaze Spotlight On Fables, which includes four acclaimed graphic novel titles – Wild Thing, Animal Castle Vol.

For years, all I could remember was a figure in the woods stabbing someone. It was so simple, and so cold. No fancy camera work. No overdramatic score. None of the sound effects you’re accustomed to hearing during these moments. Just the hollow sound of a knife entering and departing its destination over and over.

A quick Google search and I had my answer. The movie was 1995’s Citizen X. An HBO made-for-tv movie that must have been aired constantly at the time. They were very proud of this one, as they should have been. It’s a strange, sweeping movie. Part political and historical drama and part grizzly crime film. After re-watching, I realized there was a reason it stuck with me.

Citizen X is one of the most underrated serial killer movies ever made.

(Unfortunately) Based on a True Story

Based on Robert Cullen’s book The Killer Department,...

Hasbro’s My Little Pony has gone through quite a few different overhauls since the popular plaything’s initial creation in the 1980s. Not only have the toys themselves changed, morphing from a traditional cutesy cartoon style to a pushed anime-inspired appearance, but so have each of the films and televised series, progressively modernizing their aesthetics and storytelling. The franchise hit an all-time high when the “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic” era began in 2010, ushering in a new congregation of die-hard fans — not just young girls, but also “Bronies,” the affectionate nickname given to the passionate (some to the point of toxic) adult male fanbase.

The latest iteration, “My Little Pony: A New Generation,” lightly taps the reboot button, taking the prior decade’s series sensibilities another step. Paying homage to the past while telling a new tale about a filly’s seemingly impossible quest to reunite three fractured...

Netflix has debuted a trailer for the upcoming animated movie ‘My Little Pony: A New Generation.’

The unimaginable has happened…Equestria has lost its magic! Earth Ponies, Unicorns, and Pegasi are no longer friends and now live separated by species. But idealistic Earth Pony Sunny (Vanessa Hudgens) is determined to find a way to bring enchantment and unity back to their world. Teaming up with open-hearted Unicorn Izzy (Kimiko Glenn), the pair travel to faraway lands where they encounter the likes of charismatic and brave Pegasi Pipp (Sofia Carson) and Zipp (Liza Koshy) and the ever-responsible fellow Earth Pony Hitch (James Marsden). Their mission is full of misadventures, but these new best friends each possess their own unique and special gifts that may be just what this ponyverse needs to restore magic and prove that even little ponies can make a big difference.

Directed by Robert Cullen, José L. Ucha,...

Dublin-based Boulder Media have joined forces with Dandelion Studios and Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe to produce a full-length animation series commission 'The Amazing World of Gumball'. Boulder will provide their animation expertise and will act as the series' associate-producers. Created by Ben Bocquelet (Hell's Kitchen), who is also the series' executive producer, 'The Amazing World of Gumball' is a 40 x 11 minute comedy series combining 2D and 3D animation with live-action footage and photographic backgrounds. BAFTA winner Mic Graves (The Cantuerbury Tales) is the series' director and Boulder Media's Emmy nominated Robert Cullen (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends) is director of animation.