Several feature films and documentaries depict the crimes and life of Jeffrey Dahmer. Depending on whether you are looking for a scripted dramatization or a documentary using real footage, here are the primary options:
: A 10-episode Netflix series starring Evan Peters. It focuses on the victims and the systemic failures of the police that allowed Dahmer to evade capture for over a decade. Jeffrey Dahmer
: Based on the graphic novel by John "Derf" Backderf, this film stars Ross Lynch and focuses on Dahmer's high school years leading up to his first murder in 1978. Several feature films and documentaries depict the crimes
: Released shortly after his arrest, this film stars Carl Crew and is known for its low-budget, gritty depiction of the murders. Documentaries & Real Footage : Based on the graphic novel by John
: A biopic film starring Jeremy Renner. It uses a non-linear narrative to explore Dahmer's descent into serial murder and his inner psychological state.