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The 12 Scariest True-Crime Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now
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If you’re in the mood to watch something that’s terrifying, riveting, and will keep you on the edge of your seat, then a true-crime documentary or docuseries is a surefire bet. Grab the popcorn and a cozy blanket and prepare to be horrified by stories that shock and surprise with countless turns– from frightening serial killers to daunting conspiracies that will probably keep us up at night (but we still can’t stop watching). If the true crime genre is calling your name, there are countless blood-curdling options to stream – from stories we want to know more about, to tales we could never imagine. Ahead, find the scariest true crime documentaries and docuseries to watch right now.
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The Keepers
A Netflix docuseries that will keep you on your toes with countless unexpected twists, The Keepers is about the unsolved murder of Cathy Cesnik, a Baltimore nun and Catholic high school teacher. After her disappearance, her body was found, but the killer was never uncovered– and the possible truth and cover-up are darker than we could have ever imagined.
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Conversations With a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes
The name Ted Bundy is synonymous with cold-blooded murder, so Conversations With a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes is a must-add for your true crime documentary marathon. As one of America’s most notorious serial killers, Bundy murdered more than 30 women, keeping a smooth appearance that lured in his victims. This docuseries brings together recordings of Bundy made while he was on death row, analyzing what makes a killer.
Watch Conversations With a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes on Netflix.
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The Imposter
If downright creepy is more your style, The Imposter won’t disappoint. A bizarre, twisted story, this documentary film is about a French trickster who impersonates Nicholas Barclay, a 13-year-old Texas boy who disappeared in 1994. As he is accepted by various family members, the documentary dives into his bone-chilling patterns.
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Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer
One of the most infamous female serial killers of all time, Aileen Wuornos was convicted of killing six men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Now as she sits behind bars, Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer includes interviews of the mentally unstable killer, and attempts to piece together her crimes and the consequences.
Watch Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer on Amazon Prime Video.
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The Confession Killer
What happens when a killer gives too many confessions, instead of none? The Confession Killer explores the story of Henry Lee Lucas, who confessed to hundreds of murders and gave the victims’ families closure. However, authorities soon find holes in his retellings, and the truth is even stranger than fiction.