Why are we obsessed with serial killers?

Name: Why are we obsessed with serial killers?
Uploaded: 2025-11-01T16:08:58.280Z
Duration: 4 min 29 s
Description: Why are we so obsessed with serial killers? Maybe it’s because we can’t quite imagine what it takes for an ordinary human brain to cross that line. Or maybe it’s just the morbid curiosity that so many of us find hard to shake.

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Why are we so obsessed with serial killers? Maybe it’s because we can’t quite imagine what it takes for an ordinary human brain to cross that line. Or maybe it’s just the morbid curiosity that so many of us find hard to shake.

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Ed Gein's story inspired the creation of Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill in horror films. 29s
The film 'Psycho' marked a shift in horror, making the monster a relatable neighbor rather than a supernatural being. 44s
Leatherface from 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' embodies Gein's brutality and lack of empathy, highlighting the primal aspects of horror. 1m 48s
Buffalo Bill in 'The Silence of the Lambs' combines traits of both Norman Bates and Leatherface, focusing on transformation and planned violence. 2m 44s
The fascination with serial killers in media may stem from recognizing universal emotions and the unsettling realization that the boundary between normalcy and horror is thin. 3m 39s

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