10 Movies That Restored Interest in Real-Life Cold Cases
VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio
WRITTEN BY: Francis Ofiaeli
Some crimes are too chilling to stay buried. Join us as we count down the films that reignited public fascination with real unsolved cases, and in some instances, even helped crack them wide open! However, we're only including movies that drew renewed attention to actual cold cases or real-life mysteries with lingering questions. Our countdown includes "Lost Girls" and the Gilgo Beach murders, "Zodiac" and the still-unidentified Zodiac Killer, "Memories of Murder" and the Hwaseong serial killings, "All Good Things" and Robert Durst's shocking downfall, and more! Which film do you think made the biggest impact on a real cold case? Let us know in the comments below!
- #9: "Lost Girls" (2020)
- #8: "All Good Things" (2010)
- #7: "JFK" (1991)
- #6: "The Strangers" (2008)
- #5: "Changeling" (2008)
- #4: "The Irishman" (2019)
- #3: "The Black Dahlia" (2006)
- #2: "Zodiac" (2007)
- #1: "Memories of Murder" (2003)
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