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The best movies and series based on true crimes
Criminal stories have always been one of the favorite plots for lovers of the big screen.
Since the rise of digital platforms began, movies based on true crimes have dominated various tops globally. Every month new unpublished materials are published for these films.
The 10 best productions based on true crimes
1. 'The Ted Bundy Tapes'
This is a Netflix original production that debuted in 2019 and managed to position itself among the 20 best films of that year. The series is directed by the American showrunner 'Joe Berlinger', and the official cast is led by 'Zack Efron', 'Lily Collins', 'Kaya Scodelario' and 'John Malkovich'.
The story reveals the most heinous crimes committed by the American kidnapper, rapist and murderer ' Ted Bundy '. On this occasion, we will observe the version from the point of view of his girlfriend, who was blinded by the facts for several years without suspecting anything about his misdeeds.
'Ted Bundy', a charismatic and charming law student began his life of crime by robbing houses and businesses in his town. Over time, the man seduced the students of his university and began to sexually assault them. Throughout his life 'Bundy' attacked 30 women before his execution in 1978.
2. 'The Irishman'
' The Irishman ' is a biographical crime thriller film that is inspired by the I 'Heard You Paint Houses' novel by 'Charles Brandt'. It is a Netflix movie that was created by 'Steven Zaillian' and 'Charles Brandt', among the main actors in the cast include 'Robert De Niro', 'Al Pacino' and 'Joe Pesci'.
The plot recounts the life of 'Frank Sheeran', an Irish acquaintance who ended up going deep into the mafia and ended up becoming a bloody murderer. When 'Sheeran' enters a more adult stage, he begins to remember the reasons that made him become a criminal and murderer of the state.
During his criminal work he ended up murdering more than 30 people, including the famous American trade unionist 'Jimmy Hoffa'. 'Frank Sheeran' will have to face the ghosts of his past and will have to take responsibility for the acts he has done throughout his life.
3. 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'
This is one of the best-known Amazon Prime Video productions worldwide, 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' has managed to extend its franchise with more than 5 installments. 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' is a cult movie created by 'Tobe Hooper, Kim Henkel'. It features performances by 'Marilyn Burns', 'Allen Danziger' and 'Paul A. Partain'.
The story reveals the personal lives of two brothers 'Sally' and 'Franklin Hardesty', two young people who learn that their grandfather's grave was desecrated during a radio broadcast. From that moment, both decide to travel on the road to solve everything that is happening.
The brothers decide to travel with a group of friends in 'Sally's' boyfriend's truck, on the way they meet a man who asks them for a ride and they decide to help him. They soon discover that they made the worst decision of their lives, as the man pulls out a knife and begins to hurt Franklin.
In addition, they will have to deal with a new enemy that awaits them when they arrive at their grandfather's farm, the terrible psychopath 'Leatherface', who threatens to kill them all.
4. 'Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich'
The title ' Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich ' is one of the most watched documentaries in Netflix history. The docuseries was created and directed by the screenwriter 'Lisa Bryant' and debuted on the small screen in mid-2020, ranking among the 10 most watched productions in the United States.
The story is inspired by the life of 'Jeffrey Epstein', a tycoon, academic and businessman who was convicted of crimes of sexual assault on minors. Throughout the documentary recordings, images and confidential material are shown where the testimonies of more than 10 victims are shown.
'Epstein' managed to circumvent the United States authorities for more than 3 decades in which he was sheltering in the elite of 'Palm Beach'. In addition, the documentary reveals the procedure he used to get underage young people and take them to his private island of perversion.
5. 'The Wolf of Wall Street'
'The Wolf of Wall Street ' is a cult film that debuted on the big screen in 2014, being the highest grossing film of that year. The production was directed by screenwriter 'Martin Scorsese', 'Terence Winter' and 'Jordan Belfort'. The film features performances by 'Leonardo DiCaprio', 'Jonah Hill' and 'Margot Robbie'.
It is set in New York City in the 1980s and follows the life of 'Jordan Belfort', a young newlywed who moves to 'the Big Apple'. The man has the goal of training as a stockbroker and working for Mark Hanna on 'wall Street'.
'Jordan' decides to start with all his strength in the company to have a stable life and prospers in his new location. However, over time you will discover that you will have to adopt new habits involving drugs, illegal activities and sex in order to succeed in your business.
6. 'All good things'
' All Good Things ' is a crime, suspense and drama film that is part of the Amazon Prime Video content catalog. The tape was created by the British showrunner 'Marcus Hinchey' and 'Marc Smerling', the cast is made up of 'Ryan Gosling', 'Kirsten Dunst' and 'Frank Langella'.
The plot follows 'David Marks', the son of a powerful tycoon who has always wanted everything he wanted. David meets a working class girl named 'Katie McCarthy' and they both decide to get married and start their own life in the city of 'Vermont', USA.
The love between the two begins to disappear and each time David's behavior becomes more strange and suspicious. Katie decides to get away from her husband and resume her medical studies, on the other hand, the protagonist begins to become more controlling and violent.
7. 'The Untouchables'
' The Untouchables ' is an HBO Max original production, inspired by one of the most eminent criminal cases in the United States. The director of the film is 'Brian De Palma', the script was written by 'David Mamet' and 'Oscar Fraley'. Among the main actors in the cast are: 'Kevin Costner', 'Sean Connery' and 'Charles Martin Smith'.
The story tells the life of 'Eliot Ness', a law enforcement officer who has the goal of maintaining order in Chicago while living in the era of prohibition. One day he receives the news that a bomb has detonated in a bar in the city, ending the lives of 15 people.
After a series of investigations, 'Eliot' discovers that everything was the work of the Italian mobster 'Al Capone' who has been stalking Chicago for decades. The agent decides to form his own intelligence team to gather evidence and arrest Capone, but things are complicated by the lack of evidence.
On the other hand, the antagonist discovers that the agents are harming his business and hires a hitman to "weaken" the investigation team.
8. 'The John Wayne Gacy Tapes'
This is the title of the latest crime documentary in the entertainment industry, which has drawn the attention of 500,000 viewers. ' The John Wayne Gacy Tapes ' series was created and directed by 'Joe Berlinger' and debuted on Netflix in mid-April 2022.
The story uncovers never-before-seen testimony about the criminal cases committed by killer 'John Wayne Gacy' in the 1970s. 'Wayne' was always known for having a friendly face and worked as a children's party clown. However, he was receiving complaints over time.
The man was known as 'The Killer Clown' and throughout his misdeeds he managed to murder 33 children and some of them were teenagers. After committing the murders, 'John Wayne Gacy' buried his victims at his home in Norwood Park, Illinois.
9. 'July 22'
' July 22 ' is a film inspired by a historical drama and suspense story, which is part of the Filmin portal. The production is directed by the Norwegian showrunner 'Paul Greengrass', the cast is made up of 'Thorbjørn Harr', 'Anders Danielsen Lie' and 'Jon Øigarden'.
The story is set in Norway in 2011, after an unexpected attack that killed 77 people, impacting the entire nation. 'Anders Behring Breivik', a Christian extremist who hates Muslims, ends up detonating a bomb with the aim of killing the prime minister of Oslo.
After the attack, 'Breivik' puts on a police suit and decides to go on an escape trip to the outskirts of Oslo. While this is happening, the authorities will do everything possible to hunt down the murderer in cold blood.
10 'Tokyo Vice'
HBO Max's new series ' Tokyo Vice ' is a drama and crime production that tells the story of 'Jake Adelstein'.
The series based on real events was created by the English screenwriter 'JT Rogers', and features the performances of 'Ansel Elgort', 'Ken Watanabe' and 'Rachel Keller' as protagonists of the cast.
It is inspired by the homonymous memoirs of investigative journalist 'Jake Adelstein'. The first American who managed to reach 'Yomiuri Shimbun', one of the most important newspapers in Japan. 'Jake' was recognized for his crime-solving prowess and rose to work with a police team.
The objective of the journalist will be to reveal one of the most eminent criminal cases of corruption in Tokyo, carried out by the 'Yakuza', the Japanese mafia. However, he will have to survive criminal attacks and death threats for revealing his misdeeds.
