Looking for the thrills and chills that only come when a sadistic serial killer is on the loose? We’ve got you covered with this killer collection of movies and dramas!

Dramas & Movies about Serial Killers

One of the three hallowed mountains of Korea, Mount Jiri has been attracting visitors to its majestic grounds long before the park surrounding it was created. Founded in 1967, Jirisan National Park is the oldest and largest of the country’s national parks, managed by a dedicated team of rangers who have devoted their lives not only to protecting and preserving the park, but the countless visitors who trek through the extensive grounds every year. Among these rangers is the incomparable Seo Yi Kang (Jun Ji Hyun). Considered by many to be the best of the best, Yi Kang’s knowledge of the park and skill as a tracker has saved countless lives. At her side stands Kang Hyun Jo (Joo Ji Hoon), an ex-military lieutenant who decided to become a ranger after experiencing a horrific incident on the Jiri mountain. Though he may be only a rookie, his military experience makes him an exceptional ranger and a reliable partner for Yi Kang. Reporting to Jo Dae Jin (Sung Dong Il), the head of the Haedong Branch Office, Yi Kang, Hyung Jo, and the very practical Jung Goo Young (Oh Jung Se), make up an impressive team of rangers who daily risk their lives to save others. But when mysterious rumors start floating around about the mountain’s unexplored regions, the strength of each member of this intrepid crew is put to the test. Will their skill be enough to unravel the mysteries of Mount Jiri, or will the untamed wilds of the mountain prove to be too much?

Jirisan

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Dedicating his life to the pursuit of justice, rookie police officer, Jung Ba Reum (Lee Seung Gi), is an honest man with an honest heart. Working at a local substation, Ba Reum is a steadfast officer who, together with his partner, Go Moo Chi (Lee Hee Joon), is always willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Finding true fulfillment in his work, Ba Reum is happy with the life he has made for himself. But when the nation is rocked by the ruthless murders of a crazed killer, his peaceful life takes a very dark turn.

Gripped by fear, the nation slowly sinks into chaos as a psychopathic serial killer runs amuck. Always one step ahead of the authorities who chase him, the only sign the cops have of the killer’s presence is the grisly trail of chaos left behind. Determined to find this killer and bring them to justice, Ba Reum and Moo Chi eventually track them down. Standing face to face with the killer, Ba Reum manages to survive the deadly encounter but their meeting would change his life forever.

Determined to understand what drives a person to such violent extremes, Ba Reum and Moo Chi begin a quest to understand how psychopathic behaviors develop. But their quest for the truth begins to raise some very poignant questions. Questions that lead them to wonder, where does one draw the line between far and too far?

An action-packed thriller, “Mouse” is a 2021 crime mystery drama directed by Choi Joon Bae and Kang Cheol Woo.

Mouse

🐭 The Mouseketeers Team 🐭 

Thirty-five years ago, the nation was rocked by a series of explosions that claimed the lives of numerous victims. Set off by a serial killer with a sick and twisted agenda, the string of horribly violent crimes became known as the Chimera Case. After leaving a trail of chaos and carnage in his wake the Chimera Killer eventually disappeared. Despite the high profile of the case, what became of the killer has remained a mystery. Until now.

When an explosion, very similar to those that rocked the nation in 1984, brings the Chimera Killer to the forefront of everyone’s mind, Detective Cha Jae Hwan (Park Hae Soo) is eager to take the case. Convinced this recent explosion is connected to the serial killings of the past, Detective Cha is determined to catch the criminal responsible for these heinous acts. Teaming up with Yoo Jin (Kim Soo Hyun), a former FBI agent who now works as a criminal profiler, and a skilled surgeon by the name of Lee Joong Yeob (Lee Hee Joon), the three work tirelessly to track down the killer. But the deeper they dig into the case, the more horrifying things become.

Endlessly taunting the detective and his team, the Chimera Killer pushes each of them to the brink. Fighting against the panic that’s beginning to set in, does the trio have what it takes to catch the killer before they strike again?

Full of heart-pounding action and suspense, “Chimera” is a 2021 thriller crime drama directed by Kim Do Hoon.

Chimera

Chimera Team

In 2017, a series of gory, macabre discoveries has shocked coastal communities in China: Fishing crews in mudflats find a mysterious bag floating in the seas, and discover that it contains a human hand. Other body part finds also cause shock. A police investigation shows that the victim is a 31-year-old woman and a suspect, who confesses to a part of the crime, is taken into custody. But all is not quite as it seems and two of the prosecution’s sharpest minds – Lin Lan (Gai Yue Xi) and Lin Yuan Hao (Chen Xing Xu) – are dispatched to the case. They’ve never met before, but both possess outstanding powers of deduction and forensic skills. The case is nothing if not tricky, and even involves some personal life crossovers, but they eventually start getting close to solving it.

A powerful team has been formed, and the duo now works together, hoping to get to the bottom of other cases, many of which have left the police force perplexed. At their fingertips is a dazzling array of high-tech forensic tools that will help them on their shared quest. But despite their dedication to the cause, things start to get complicated between these young investigators. Do they have what it takes to overcome the obstacles in their way – and solve a series of ever-more confounding crimes?

“Truth” is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Li Yi Fan.

Truth

🕵️‍♂️ The Seekers Team🕵️‍♀️

In Beijing, Li Hui Yan (Duan Yi Hong) is a perpetually broke but sharp-witted police detective who lives in squalor with his elementary school-age son. He is forever trying to borrow money from his co-workers. Meanwhile, Zhou You (Dong Cheng Peng) is a funeral parlor worker who is troubled by his unhappy past and is occasionally contracted in to help the police move dead bodies to the morgue. But on one fateful day, he is called out to a house where he discovers the police have been duped by a fake death certificate – spotting that a dead man has actually been murdered. This proves to be true, and Li Hui Yan quizzes Zhou You about it, noticing that the latter is a talented clue-spotter in his own right.

When one of his daughter’s school friends is kidnapped by two masked assailants, Li Hui Yan investigates, the trail brings him to a small town in the icy north. But after Zhou You’s father is murdered in mysterious circumstances, Zhou You also hunts for answers – with the murderer fleeing to the very same town…

“Double Tap” is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Chen Zhou Fei.

Double Tap

💀The Creepy🩸 Team

As the head of the 112 emergency call center, Kang Kwon Joo (Lee Ha Na) carries a lot of weight on her shoulders. Using her incredibly enhanced hearing ability to better understand the calls coming into the center, Kwon Joo has helped save countless lives. But when a new serial killer begins to wreak havoc, Kwon Joo’s skills are put to the ultimate test.

Using enhanced hearing abilities of their own, to hunt down their next victim, this new serial killer always seems to be one step ahead of those who seek to bring them to justice. Driven into a corner, Kwon Joo has no choice but to team up with Detective Derek Jo (Song Seung Heon), a team leader from the Los Angeles Police Department, temporarily assigned to the case. A man of principle, Derek has dedicated his life to taking down criminals and his impressive record shows he has zero tolerance for mistakes.

Combining their knowledge and their skill, Kwong Joo and Derek make a formidable force. But will their combined skill be enough to catch the killer before they strike again?

The fourth season of the wildly popular series, “Voice 4” is a 2021 action crime thriller drama directed by Shin Yong Hwi.

Voice 4

Silent Voices

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Once known as an ace detective in the police force, Lee Dong Sik’s (Shin Ha Kyun) present life couldn’t be more different than what he imagined it would be two decades ago. Instead of scaling up the law enforcement ladder, Dong Sik must content himself with doing menial tasks at a backwater police station due to his failed attempts at catching a mysterious serial killer all those years ago. Some things he has vowed never to share, and the events of that case have left marks on him both physically and psychologically.
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At the police station, Dong Sik must work under the supervision of Han Joo Won (Yeo Jin Goo), a popular young detective from a privileged background. Intentionally sent by his father, a candidate in the running for becoming the nation’s next police chief, Joo Won keeps his cards close to his chest and has a fair few secrets of his own. Both parties don’t see eye-to-eye but are forced to work together once a murder case comes along that has uncanny similarities to those that took place 20 years ago. Loyalties are tested and friendships are forged in the search for the person behind these mysterious murders.

“Beyond Evil”, also known as “Monster”, is a 2021 South Korean drama series that was directed by Shim Na Yeon. Having scored 4 nominations at the 57th Baeksang Art Awards, the actors of Beyond Evil (Monster) guarantee a powerhouse performance. Filled with hate-to-love dynamics and top-notch directing, you’ll find yourself coming back for more episodes.

Beyond Evil

Beyond Evil team

Do Jun Woo (​​Namgoong Min), the leader of the special task forces at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Academy, ends up embroiled in the mystery surrounding a village named “White Night”. People related to White Night are being killed and these murders are somehow related to the tragic string of events that were never solved in that very same village 28 years ago. Officer Gong Hye Won (Seolhyun) and Jamie (Lee Chung Ah), an FBI agent on loan, partner with him as he investigates this series of uncanny events.
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Personalities clash and working together is not as easy as it may seem. Known for his excellent detective work, Jun Woo is revered among his peers as a legend. His unruly appearance belies a highly sophisticated mind. Hot-headed officer Hye Won has her own manner of doing things and refuses to let anything stand in the way of solving this mystery. This time, the cries for help from White Night’s unfortunate villagers will not be ignored.
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The present and the past collide as secrets are unveiled and the mystery of what happened almost three decades ago comes to light.
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A story of mysteries and unexpected love, “Awaken” is a 2020 romantic crime drama directed by Jo Soo Won. With a solid performance delivered by the main cast and supporting actors, Day and Night is filled with plot twists that will keep you at the edge of your seat.

Awaken

the Mysterious Team

Kim Wook (Go Soo) is a smooth-talking conman who earns money by cheating unsuspecting folks out of their money.

But his life takes a turn when he tries to pull off his usual mischief in Duon Village. He soon comes to realize that things are going awry in this sleepy-looking rural hideaway – with the soul of dead people haunting the village.

He meets Jang Pan Seok (Heo Joon Ho), a shady character who ostensibly searches for missing people.

The two form an unlikely alliance – and decide to get to the heart of the mystery and the village’s dark secrets.

The men are joined on their quest by Lee Jong Ah (Ahn So Hee), a minor public officer by day, but a social activist with dazzling computer skills by night.

Also joining the adventure is Shin Joon Ho (Ha Jun), a policeman on a desperate mission to find his missing fiancée.

Does this motley crew have what it takes to discover the village’s secrets?

“Missing: The Other Side” is a 2020 South Korean drama series that was directed by Min Yeon Hong.

Missing: The Other Side

👻Spectral 🔎Searchers Team

On the outside, Baek Hee Sung (Lee Joon Gi) looks like the ideal husband. A hard-working craftsman, his metal-working studio has met with its fair share of success. Able to provide a good life for his wife and daughter, he’s an exemplary example of what a husband should be. But his accolades don’t stop there, as comfortable working around the house as he is working in his studio, Hee Sung can as easily fill the roles of father and husband as he can business owner and craftsman. But this perfect exterior hides some very dark secrets. Secrets he would rather his detective wife, Cha Ji Won (Moon Chae Won), never learn.&nbsp;

Unfortunately, secrets have a way of coming out and as a hard-hitting homicide detective, it’s Cha Ji Won’s job to uncover as many secrets as she can, in her never-ending quest for the truth. With an insatiable curiosity and an unwavering determination to solve even the hardest cases, Ji Won lives for her work. Thriving on the excitement of unraveling mysteries and the high that comes from bringing criminals to justice, Ji Won is always searching for the next clue.&nbsp;

But when Ji Won takes on a particularly cruel case, she starts down a dark path that could crumble the very foundations of her happy life. Determined to bring this evil psychopath to justice she dives ever deeper into this case, only to find that the criminal she’s been chasing may have been standing next to her all along.

A suspenseful game of cat and mouse, “Flower of Evil” is a 2020 crime thriller drama directed by Kim Cheol Kyu.

Flower of Evil

✨🌹The Flowers Team 🌹✨

A hard-hitting detective who fearlessly dives into his work, Seo Do Won (Yoon Shi Yoon) is relentless when it comes to bringing criminals to justice. Willing to take on any case, no matter how hard, Do Won has made a name for himself as a man who gets the job done. But when the woman he loves becomes the latest victim of a serial killer, his world completely changes. Literally.

Mysteriously able to move between parallel universes, Do Won now lives in both worlds as a man who must pay for the sins of his father in one, and as a man forced to live a precarious life because of those sins in the other. As if the duality of his life wasn’t hard enough to deal with, he soon learns that his deceased love may be gone in one world, but she’s very much alive in the other. Vowing to track down her killer in one universe, while simultaneously trying to protect her in the other, Do Won is quick to acknowledge this is not something he can do alone.&nbsp;

Seeking the help of his colleagues in both universes, Do Won asks Han Seo Kyung (Kyung Soo Jin), an honest, yet reserved prosecutor with a big heart in one world, and a cold and emotionless detective in the other, to help him out. Together with Lee Jung Min (Shin So Yul), a tenacious member of the scientific investigation unit, they’ll do whatever it takes to track down the killer in one world and protect his love in the other. But will their efforts in either universe really be enough?

A suspenseful thriller with a sci-fi twist, “Train” is a 2020 mystery romance drama directed by Ryu Seung Jin.&nbsp;

Train

The Time Detectives

Dong Baek (Yoo Seung Ho) is a detective with remarkable supernatural powers, including the ability to delve into other peoples’ memories. 

Impetuous and erratic, he is prone to mood swings – but his phenomenal abilities make him an invaluable asset in the fight against crime.

Han Sun Mi (Lee Se Young) is a cool, calm, and collected maverick criminal profiler. 

Although still in the very early days of her career, she has shown enormous promise, and has been appointed as the youngest senior superintendent in the history of the police force.

Together, the duo must track down and stop a brutal, evil genius serial killer who has been carrying out a spate of gruesome murders in the city.

Can this unconventional crime-busting pair put an end to the wicked mastermind’s exploits? And can they combine their – albeit very different – powers in an effort to stop the killings?

This drama is based on a popular web-based comic strip of the same name, which ran from 2016 to 2018.

“Memorist” is a 2020 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Hwi.

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