Attention all film lovers in the capital, and also for those who enjoy a little thrill, we’ve found the best way to satisfy our passion for true crime while treating ourselves to a screening of some of cinema's greatest classics. Throughout the month of May, the French Cinematheque invites us to dive into chilling stories (that are fascinating, let’s be honest), immersing us in the darkest depths of human nature.
A New Terrifying Cycle
Since the dawn of time, serial killers have captivated our fascination that just doesn’t fade away. Evidence of this is the countless series, movies, and documentaries created over the decades to showcase them, dating back over 100 years. And for good reason, everyone seeks to understand what can drive a person to become a the Galeries Montparnasse exhibition three times, then head to the Parisian temple of 7th art to enjoy a series dedicated to fear and terror, featuring no less than 25 screenings of films focused on the figure of the serial killer.
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Classics of the Genre
To delight you, the Cinémathèque offers a world tour of serial killer films, from France to the United States, passing through Japan and Germany. These feature films were made between 1931 and 2007, showcasing both fictional characters and real people who committed a number of crimes. On the agenda, we have Death Proof by Quentin Tarantino (2007) on May 20 at 6 PM, M by Fritz Lang (1931) on May 9 at 8:15 PM, Landru by Claude Chabrol (1963) on May 13 at 8:30 PM, Seven by David Fincher...Cher (1995) on May 17th at 5:15 PM, or even Summer of Sam by Spike Lee (1999) on May 24th at 8 PM. And these aren’t the only ones! To find the full schedule, it’s right here, and while we wait for Thursday, we’re off to rewatch Mindhunter to get into the mood…
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The serial killer movie, 25 Must-Sees
French Cinematheque
51, rue de Bercy – 12th
From May 7 to May 25, 2026
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