Top 20 Most Haunting Serial Killer Performances

These actors didn’t just play the part — they became the monster.

Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down the most chilling, unforgettable performances of real-life serial killers on screen. These portrayals are so convincing, they’ll make your skin crawl.

Our list includes:

Martin Sheen as Kit Carruthers

Oliver Cooper as David Berkowitz

Zac Efron as Ted Bundy

Darren Criss as Andrew Cunanan

Cameron Britton as Edmund Kemper
…and more terrifyingly accurate performances.