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10 Best Movies Like Dear Mr. Gacy

If you loved Dear Mr. Gacy, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Chopper

Chopper

2000★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dear Mr. Gacy for fans of Crime & Drama & Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes....

#2
Gacy

Gacy

2003★ 4.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dear Mr. Gacy for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Based on a true story of serial killer a model citizen, loving father and husband and serial killer John Wayne Gacy, a man with over 30 dead men and boys entombed in the crawl spac...

#3
Beverly Hills Ninja

Beverly Hills Ninja

1997★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dear Mr. Gacy for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Haru, an orphaned American who washes ashore in Japan and is mistaken for the great White Ninja of legend. Raised among the finest Ninjas, Haru grows strong and big - very big. Wit...

#4
When the Angels Sleep

When the Angels Sleep

2018★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dear Mr. Gacy for fans of Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Germán, an honest family man, sees how his whole world wobbles the night when, driving home, accidentally runs over two teenage girls. From that moment, Germán will have to do ever...

#5
The Heavy

The Heavy

2010★ 4.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dear Mr. Gacy for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Sibling rivalry turned into betrayal between two brothers. One a prime candidate for Prime Minister, the other a henchman for a successful, yet shady businessman. Presented with an...

#6
Regression

Regression

2015★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dear Mr. Gacy for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Minnesota, 1990. Detective Bruce Kenner investigates the case of young Angela, who accuses her father, John Gray, of an unspeakable crime. When John unexpectedly and without recoll...