Nothing gets fans riled up like a gripping true-life crime story brought to life. And the cherry on the cake is always the accuracy of the content. Be it in terms of the story, plot, and the actors who play the notorious serial killers.
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With more and more real-life serial killer series coming out, the makers are hitting the brief when it comes to casting. Actors have been giving some eerie and uncanny performances that almost seem like you’re actually watching the convicted serial killer doing his/her thing. Here are some stars who have given a chilling portrayal of the serial killers they play.
Charlize Theron as Aileen Wuornos
The 2004 movie Monster saw one of Charlize Theron’s best performances yet. Her Oscar-winning performance as the real-life sex worker who killed six or seven men was uncannily similar to Wuornos. Theron transformed into an unrecognizable form to do justice to the role of Aileen, with weight gain, false teeth, and a complete change in body language.
Zac Efron as Ted Bundy
Over the years, there have been many actors who have played Ted Bundy, one of the most notorious serial killers to torment the world. People cannot stop gushing about Efron’s resemblance to Bundy in the movie Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile.
Darren Criss as Andrew Cunanan
The Emmy-winning performance by Darren Criss as Versace’s infamous killer Andrew Cunanan was spine-chilling. He also earned a Golden Globe and SAG for his scary performance of the serial killer that killed over five people in the short span of three months.
Evan Peters and Jeremy Renner as Jeffery Dahmer
Over the years, the audiences have seen many renditions of the notorious Jeffery Dahmer. But, both Evan Peters and Jeremy Renner have completely nailed the look and feel of Dahmer. A lot of hard work has gone into bringing this petrifying character to life, and both the actors have done complete justice to it.
Sources used:
- E Online: '9 Actors Who've Given Bone-Chilling Portrayals of Real-Life Serial Killers'
- Insider: '7 actors who played real-life serial killers in TV and films'
