These movies inspired real-life crimes

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

Movies often draw inspiration from real-life events, but sometimes the opposite can happen with disastrous consequences. This gallery shows a collection of real-life crimes that have been influenced by movies. From individuals attempting to recreate specific scenes to those who find inspiration in fictional characters, these cases demonstrate the alarming impact of films on people's actions.

Click through the gallery to discover the movies that influenced real-life crimes.

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

'Natural Born Killers' revolves around a pair of fugitive serial killers on the run who are committing crimes, having fun, and revelling in the media attention.

'Scream' - (2015)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

'Scream' changed the slasher-horror genre, but sadly, it also sparked numerous copycat homicides.

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

Thierry Jaradin committed one of these murders. He wore the complete costume and stabbed Alisson Cambier, a 15-year-old girl, 30 times after she declined his sexual advances.

'Twilight' - (2008)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

This popular vampire film captivated teenagers globally, leading some to mistakenly believe in the existence of vampires.

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

A 13-year-old boy from Iowa, US, was expelled from school and sent to a juvenile detention center for biting 11 classmates.

'Taxi Driver' - (1976)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

This renowned film by Martin Scorsese revolves around Travis Bickle, a socially isolated vigilante who tries to murder a politician. Bickle then attempts to rescue Iris, a teenage prostitute played by Jodie Foster.

'First Blood' - (1982)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

In 1982, John Rambo made his debut on the silver screen. Apparently, many young men were inspired by his character and attempted to replicate his daring exploits in Canada.

'Fight Club' - (1999)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

The film features Brad Pitt and Edward Norton and centers on an underground fight club that transforms into "Project Mayhem." The group aims to dismantle modern society and uses acts of terrorism to achieve their aims.

'American Psycho' - (2000)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

Patrick Bateman's life in 'American Psycho' can be summarized as a New York City professional by day and a brutal murderer by night.

'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

A gruesome, real-life crime was influenced by the movie 'Interview with the Vampire.'

'Queen of the Damned' - (2002)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

Yes, another vampire movie. It's surprising how these fanged beings have inspired so many crimes. However, this one is particularly horrific.

'Money Train' - (1995)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

Set in New York City, this movie centers on a train heist and a complicated love triangle.

'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

A real-life crime was inspired by the 1980s classic slasher film starring Freddy Krueger.

'Backdraft' - (1991)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

The film narrates the tale of a team of firefighters from Chicago who attempt to apprehend an arsonist.

'Saw' - (2004)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

Jigsaw is a sadistic serial killer who plays torture games with his victims.

'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

'Natural Born Killers' - (1994), 'Scream' - (2015), 'Twilight' - (2008), 'Taxi Driver' - (1976), 'First Blood' - (1982), 'Fight Club' - (1999), 'American Psycho' - (2000), 'Interview with the Vampire' - (1994), 'Queen of the Damned' - (2002), 'Money Train' - (1995), 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' - (1984), 'Backdraft' - (1991), 'Saw' - (2004), 'The Dark Knight' - (2012)

A number of crimes were also influenced by the second part of Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight Trilogy'.

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