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Inside the Killer's Head

Watch these when you want the camera on the killer rather than the cops: they rhyme on charm, self-justification and how uncomfortably close each film lets you get.

A mix of cult favourite (American Psycho), awards-winning character study (Monster), glossy pulp (Hannibal, Trap) and von Trier's deliberately punishing provocation, so start easy and save The House That Jack Built for when you're ready.