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If you clicked on this article because of the “horrifying” part, then you are my people – and also, do I have a list for you.
If true crime and otherwise completely disturbing, real-life horror shows are your jam, you’re going to gobble up these 6 documentaries.
If they’re not your jam, you’d best turn around now.
6. The Jeffrey Dahmer Files
You probably know who Jeffrey Dahmer is, but you might not know him like this – the documentary focuses on the summer he was arrested, with interviews with the lead detective, the medical examiner, and even people who knew him personally.
Watch it on Amazon Prime.
5. The Keepers
In 1969, Sister Catherine Cesnik, a teacher at Archbishop Keough High School, disappeared.
Two months later her body was found, and this documentary looks at whether or not her involvement in a sexual assault investigation might have had anything to do with it.
Make up your own mind when you watch it on Netflix.
4. The Family I Had
When a 13-year-old boy murders his 4-year-old sister, can his mother forgive him? Should she try?
This documentary will haunt your nightmares, whether you’re a parent or not.
3. Casting JonBenét
You’ve probably heard a fair bit about the still-unsolved murder of child pageant queen JonBenét Ramsey.
But this strange, innovative, and compelling glimpse into the case – through the casting process for a fake movie about the murder – will unnerve you to no end.
It’s on Netflix if you want to check it out.
2. The Cannibal that Walked Free
How does a man who shot and killed a woman, then ate her (after having sex with her corpse) walk free?
You’re about to find out.
You can watch it on YouTube.
1. Team Foxcatcher
John du Pont built a training facility for the US Olympic wrestling team, and this documentary tells the story of his obsession with one wrestler – Dave Schultz – who was eventually murdered.
Watch it now on Netflix.
I’ve seen some of these but the rest are going on my list!
Have you seen these? Do you have favorites? Spill the deets in the comments!
