Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-son-of-sam"

1. Copycat (1995)

R | 123 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past.

Director: Jon Amiel | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney, William McNamara

Votes: 66,023 | Gross: $32.05M

2. Chowchilla (2023)

98 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama

Go behind the headlines to explore the strangest mass kidnapping in history, with exclusive interviews from those who lived through it.

Director: Paul Solet | Stars: Alex Isles, Adrianna Acevedo, Taylor Box, Tate McMillan

Votes: 854

3. The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness (2021)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, History

The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a satanic cult.

Stars: Paul Giamatti, Phil Amicone, Charlie Ott, Michael Zuckerman

Votes: 10,287

4. Mala Noche (1986)

Not Rated | 78 min | Drama

A story of amour fou. Walt is madly in love/lust with a young illegal Mexican immigrant. However, the object of his unrequited affection doesn't even speak any English and finds Walt really... See full summary »

Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Tim Streeter, Doug Cooeyate, Ray Monge, Nyla McCarthy

Votes: 4,330

5. Hunting Humans (2002 Video)

R | 89 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Meet Aric Blue. He's young. He's handsome. He's successful. He's also a serial killer. He picks his victims at random, stalking them and taking advantage of the patterns in their life to ... See full summary »

Director: Kevin Kangas | Stars: Rick Ganz, Bubby Lewis, Lisa Michele, Trent

Votes: 484

6. Live Ashes (2024)

Drama

An experimental film about the mercurial nature of identity and perception - simultaneously illustrated as a Shakespearean drama, a period musical and a documentary- completed over 30 years, then released for free online.

Director: Gadam

7. The Hunger (1997–2000)
Episode: But at My Back I Always Hear (1997)

TV-MA | 27 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

A university professor rejects an advance made by one of his students and discovers that her twisted obsession with him does not end with her death.

Director: Patricia Rozema | Stars: Terence Stamp, Michael Gross, Karen Elkin, Cary Lawrence

Votes: 100

8. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Amends (2000)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A 1981 murder case is reopened. An ambassador's son is charged, but key evidence has disappeared. Further investigation reveals that the evidence may not have disappeared by accident.

Director: Matthew Penn | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 268

9. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Disciple (1999)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A rebellious child dies during an unsanctioned exorcism ceremony. The defendant claims that St. Michael instructed her to perform the exorcism.

Director: Martha Mitchell | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 296

10. Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
Episode: The Man Who Was Death (1989)

Not Rated | 26 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

After the death penalty is abolished, an executioner continues his former job through freelancing...

Director: Walter Hill | Stars: William Sadler, J.W. Smith, Roy Brocksmith, David Wohl

Votes: 2,011

11. The Mark of a Killer (2019– )
Episode: Deadly Summer (2020)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime

In the summer of 1976, the NYPD are chasing a man shooting at couples in parked cars with a gigantic, .44 caliber handgun. He taunts the city with terrifying letters until police get a lead about a suspect who has shot a neighbor's dog.

Directors: Chad Cunningham, Wendy Greene | Stars: William Gardella, Richard Paul, Lawrence Klausner, Joseph Borrelli

Votes: 13

12. DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2022)
Episode: Ship Broken (2020)

TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

The Legends deal with a shipboard saboteur as they attempt to use the Loom.

Director: Andi Armaganian | Stars: Caity Lotz, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan

Votes: 1,122

13. World's Most Evil Killers (2017– )
Episode: David Berkowitz (2020)

Documentary, Crime

A profile of the serial killer who found himself at the center of New York's biggest manhunt after a vicious shooting spree that left six dead.

Stars: David Berkowitz, Brian Kates, Geoffrey Wansell, William Gardella

Votes: 17

14. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: Lo-Fi (2008)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

People who apparently have nothing in common are being shot randomly in New York City and the team must determine whether it is the work of a single shooter or a team.

Director: Glenn Kershaw | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler

Votes: 2,931

15. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: Zoe's Reprise (2009)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A copycat serial killer is recreating murder techniques used by famous killers from the past.

Director: Charles S. Carroll | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler

Votes: 2,095

16. Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode: Son of Sam Part 1: The Duke of Death (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History

From 1976 to 1977, David Berkowitz terrorized New York City - under his creepy self-given moniker: "the Son of Sam"; he is among the most infamous serial killers in American history.

Director: Brett Kelly | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Antoinette Collarini-Schlossberg, Steve Wax, Mark Jay Heller

Votes: 30

17. Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode: Son of Sam Part 2: I Am A Monster (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History

In 1977, the city of New York was being stalked by a seemingly faceless serial killer known as, "Son of Sam"; after his final shooting took him to Brooklyn, a twist of fate and a little luck- led to his capture.

Director: Brett Kelly | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Jeff Kamen, Casey Jordan, Patrick Breslin

Votes: 29

18. Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode: The Dating Game Killer: Smooth Talker Pt. 1 (2021)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History

In 1968, an 8-year-old girl is abducted, raped and left for dead.

Director: Brett Kelly | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Alan R. Warren, Stephanie Elam, Steve Hodel

Votes: 18

19. Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode: The Dating Game Killer: The Bite Mark Pt. 2 (2021)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History

With a string of murders already behind him, Rodney Alcala appears on the TV show, "The Dating Game" where he wins the prize: a date.

Director: Brett Kelly | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Casey Jordan, Gina Satriano, Stephanie Elam

Votes: 17

20. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: Disciple (2010)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A confessed killer claims he is innocent of the murder he is about to be executed for, and more doubt is soon cast on the situation when a copycat killer begins to strike.

Director: Christine Moore | Stars: Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Ryan O'Nan

Votes: 231

21. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: Compromising Positions (2010)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The BAU team searches for a serial killer who is preying on married couples. Also, Hotchner looks to one of the team to fill JJ's vacant role.

Director: Guy Norman Bee | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler

Votes: 2,527

22. Only Murders in the Building (2021– )
Episode: The Tell (2022)

TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Oliver's son reveals his father's uncanny ability to recognise deception in others; demonstrated through a party game.

Director: Cherien Dabis | Stars: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne

Votes: 3,175

23. Bones (2005–2017)
Episode: The Method in the Madness (2012)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The team identify a woman's eviscerated body as a co-owner of a natural applesauce store. There is a symmetry to her incisions. Sweets has been living in his office since the breakup with ... See full summary »

Director: Kate Woods | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor

Votes: 833

24. The Seventies (2015)
Episode: Crimes & Cults (2015)

Documentary, History

Cult killings like the Manson Family murders and serial killers such as The Zodiac, The Hillside Strangler, John Wayne Gacy and the Son of Sam have the nation gripped in fear as crime and murder dramatically rise throughout the decade.

Stars: Douglas Brinkley, Vincent Bugliosi, Jeff Guinn, James Alan Fox

Votes: 142

25. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: Tribute (2016)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Former BAU team member and current Interpol Agent Emily Prentiss tracks an international serial killer to American soil and enlists the teams help to track him down. Meanwhile, the team deals with Morgan's departure.

Director: Tawnia McKiernan | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness

Votes: 1,691

26. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Camp Redwood (2019)

TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

In the summer of 1984, five friends escape Los Angeles to work as counselors at Camp Redwood. As they adjust to their new jobs, they quickly learn that the only thing scarier than campfire tales is the past coming to haunt you.

Director: Bradley Buecker | Stars: Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, Cody Fern

Votes: 4,706

27. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: Neon Terror (2017)

TV-14 | 40 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The BAU is called in to investigate when a criminal sensationalizes his crimes by giving the local media exclusive footage.

Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness

Votes: 1,162

28. Solar Opposites (2020– )
Episode: The Lavatic Reactor (2020)

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

YAKKITY YACK. TERRY AND KORVO ARE GOING TO SCHOOL. Jesse and Yumyulack *also* go to school.

Directors: Bob Suarez, Anthony Chun | Stars: Justin Roiland, Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone, Mary Mack

Votes: 1,304