Movies based on real-life events always have that extra layer of believability. Sure, Zodiac makes for a thrilling watch, but it’s even scarier because you really know there was a Zodiac Killer. The Bling Ring is a tale of entitled kids getting away with grand theft, but it’s especially shocking knowing they’re based on real-life entitled teens. But unlike these stories, which were famous before they got the silver screen treatment, this 2003 movie catapulted a little-known serial killer into the spotlight and gained an astounding amount of acclaim.
