🔪 Top Serial Killer Films of 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

The year 2025 has been a remarkable one for fans of serial killer thrillers, offering a diverse array of films that delve into the dark recesses of the human psyche. From psychological dramas to slasher horrors, here's an in-depth look at the standout serial killer films released this year.(GamesRadar+)

1. Fear Street: Prom Queen

• Release Date: May 23, 2025

• Director: Matt Palmer

• Starring: India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza

• Platform: Netflix

• Runtime: 90 minutes(Decider, ويكيبيديا)

  

Set in 1988, this slasher film follows senior Lori Granger at Shadyside High as prom queen candidates are mysteriously murdered. The killer's identity is a shocking twist, revealing a trio of culprits driven by obsession. A mid-credits scene hints at a supernatural connection to the original Fear Street trilogy. (Decider)

2. Dangerous Animals

• Release Date: June 6, 2025 (USA); June 12, 2025 (Australia)

• Director: Sean Byrne

• Starring: Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney

• Runtime: 98 minutes(ويكيبيديا)

Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, this film blends shark thriller with serial killer suspense. Surfer Zephyr is abducted by a psychopath obsessed with feeding victims to sharks. The film is noted for its return to classic suspense akin to "Jaws." (GamesRadar+)

3. Streaming

• Release Date: March 21, 2025

• Director: Cho Jang-ho

• Starring: Kang Ha-neul

• Runtime: 91 minutes(ويكيبيديا)

In this South Korean thriller, a top crime channel streamer investigates a series of serial murders live on air. As he delves deeper, he realizes the killer is watching his stream, leading to a tense and dangerous confrontation. (ويكيبيديا)

4. F* Marry Kill**

• Release Date: March 7, 2025

• Director: Laura Murphy

• Starring: Lucy Hale, Virginia Gardner

• Runtime: 97 minutes(ويكيبيديا)

This comedy-thriller centers on a woman who suspects one of her dating app matches is the "Swipe Right Killer." As she navigates the dating scene, she becomes entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. (ويكيبيديا)

5. Heart Eyes

• Release Date: February 2025

• Director: Josh Ruben

• Starring: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding

• Platform: Netflix(Decider, The Guardian)

A Valentine's Day-themed slasher where a masked killer targets couples. Ally McCabe, after a breakup, becomes embroiled in the murders. The film reveals a trio of killers and ends with a twist that leaves the door open for a sequel. (Decider)

6. The Calendar Killer

• Release Date: January 16, 2025

• Platform: Prime Video

• Runtime: 97 minutes(Heaven of Horror, Rotten Tomatoes, ويكيبيديا)

This German crime thriller focuses on a serial killer targeting women. The story unfolds through the perspective of a telephone support line worker who becomes entangled in the case. The film is based on a novel by Sebastian Fitzek. (Heaven of Horror)

7. Culprit

• Release Date: February 28, 2025

• Director: Rich Ronat

• Starring: Jamie Donovan, Laura Vale

• Runtime: 97 minutes(Rotten Tomatoes, Decider)

Set in Huntsville, Texas, this thriller follows Jack Harris and Lucy Walters as they seek to uncover the truth behind the unsolved murder of Lucy’s sister. As they expose dark secrets, the town turns on them, putting their lives in danger. (Rotten Tomatoes)

8. I Know What You Did Last Summer

• Release Date: July 18, 2025

• Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

• Starring: Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt(ويكيبيديا)

A direct sequel to the 1998 film, this installment sees a new group of friends haunted by a tragic accident. The original stars reprise their roles, connecting past and present in this slasher revival. (ويكيبيديا)

9. Ed Kemper

• Release Date: 2025

• Platform: YouTube(يوتيوب)

A biographical film exploring the life of serial killer Ed Kemper, delving into his charm, intelligence, and dark obsessions. The film provides a chilling look into the mind of a notorious murderer. (yahoo.com)

10. Serial Killer

• Release Date: 2025

• Director: Murali Krishna Kameti

• Language: Telugu

• Runtime: 99 minutes(BookMyShow, يوتيوب)

In this Indian thriller, a serial killer infiltrates the home of the police officer investigating him. Unaware of the danger, the officer's family becomes entangled in a deadly game. (BookMyShow)

These films showcase the versatility and depth of the serial killer genre in 2025, offering audiences a range of narratives that explore the complexities of human nature and the darkness that can reside within.