With the weekend ahead, we’re looking forward to a little streaming marathon. What? Just ’cause the weather is nice doesn’t mean we won’t be spending a little time online. While you’re stuck at home, these true crime movies and shows are the perfect companion.
Here are 10 stellar true crime moves and shows to stream right now
OPERATION VARSITY BLUES: THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SCANDAL
Remember when the famous college admissions scandal rocked the world? Never in our lives did we expect Aunt Becky of all people to take part in something so wild. Well, now you can deep dive on the man behind the mischief, Rick Singer. We’ve got a feeling this documentary will be the talk of the town for the next little while.
Where: Find it on Netflix
I AM A KILLER
This spine-chilling docuseries will take you through creepy interviews with death row inmates. As they recount firsthand the details of their crimes, you won’t be able to look away. Fair warning, this one’s not for the faint of heart.
Where: Find it on Netflix
NIGHT STALKER: THE HUNT FOR A SERIAL KILLER
Another creepy pick to keep you up at night! This new documentary limited series from Netflix gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the hunt for notorious killer Richard Ramirez. Although his crimes took place back in 1985, they’re still as bone-chilling today.
Where: Find it on Netflix
DON’T F**K WITH CATS: HUNTING AN INTERNET KILLER
This next pick went viral at the time it was released. But if you missed it, now’s your chance to catch up. The story follows the dedicated team of Internet investigators who uncovered a real-life murderer. Toronto even makes an appearance in this limited series, and one subject’s pronunciation of “Etobicoke” will give you a nice laugh to distract from all the horrific content.
Where: Find it on Netflix
TIGER KING: MURDER, MAYHEM, AND MADNESS
This next pick is a throwback to the early days of the pandemic. Is it weird that we’re actually a little nostalgic for that time? Anyway, if somehow you missed this wild ride back then, now’s your chance to catch up. If you did watch it last year, now you can look back and reminisce the days when we foolishly thought the pandemic would be a thing of the past by now.
Where: Find it on Netflix
AMERICAN CRIME STORY: SEASON 1 & 2
One of the most anticipated True Crime Dramas is the upcoming American Crime Story season about Monica Lewinsky. The shoot was paused because of all this COVID-19 business, so while we wait, check out seasons one and two of the same show. Some of your favourite actors portray the real stories of both the assassination of Gianni Versace and the trial of O.J. Simpson. Scandalous!!
Where: Find them both on FX
MURDER AMONG THE MORMONS
This recently released docu-series follows the chilling true story of a lethal explosion in Salt Lake City, 1985. It’s only three episodes long, but it’ll keep you on your toes all the way through.
Where: Find it on Netflix
CRIME SCENE: THE VANISHING AT THE CECIL HOTEL
We don’t tend to believe in ghost stories. But if you told us the Cecil Hotel was haunted, we’d believe you. This true crime pick investigates the location that tons of prolific killers frequented. More specifically, it dives into the disappearance of one guest: Elisa Lam.
Where: Find it on Netflix
ATHLETE A
Okay, enough about murder. This next pick is still true crime, but we’re moving over to the world of sports. Athlete A may not have a ton of death involved, but it’s still just as bone-chilling as the rest. The documentary uncovers the stories of the USA Gymnasts who were the victims of sexual abuse at the hands of Dr. Larry Nassar. As we said, it’s just as bone-chilling as the rest.
Where: Find it on Netflix
LONG SHOT
Our final true crime selection to stream this weekend is a bit of an oldie, but still worth the watch. Released in 2017, Long Shot tells the story of a man who was accused of a murder he did not commit. His alibi was that he was at a baseball game. Through analysis of raw footage from the TV show Curb Your Enthusiasm, he has to find proof of his attendance in the crowd to back his claims.
Where: Find it on Netflix
Happy streaming, everyone! Let us know which of these true crime picks you watch first.
