

But when Norman is himself, he’s just a teenager, lost in a world he doesn’t fully understand. Sometimes, the evil Mother takes control of his body and does awful things. However, during the events of Bates Hotel, Freddie Highmore’s Norman is still a sweet boy trying to figure out what’s happening when he experiences blackouts.įor the five seasons of the show, we watch in despair as Norman’s split personalities develop.

In Psycho, we meet Anthony Perkins’ Norman Bates when his dark side has already taken over his life. WIth a new season Dexter: New Bloodaround the corner (Novemeber 7 to be exact), it'll be interesting to see whether Dexter has changed his ways or remained the same relatable psychopath.īy doing a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic 1960’s film Psycho, Bates Hotel allows the public to understand the serial killer Norman Bates in depth. Even though most of us feel like an outsider for less deadly reasons. We are all looking for connections in life, which makes it easy to relate with Dexter on some levels. Lastly, Dexter’s entire run is about human connection, as the protagonist tries to accept he’s an outsider and looks for ways to be a part of society just like everyone else seems to be. Dexter knows he’s a monster, and this self-consciousness also helps to make this serial killer likable. However, during the eight seasons of Dexter, the serial killer never tries to pretend that he does his evil deeds to serve a greater good. While there’s no discussion about how Dexter’s actions are evil, the fact that he usually preys on even worse people makes it easier to feel empathy for his mission. Dexter hunts other killers in the night and preys on the criminals that justice was unable to keep behind bars to channel his impulses. Unfortunately, Dexter also feels the urge to chop people into tiny pieces with a saw. Hall’s Dexter Morgan is a respected blood specialist for the Los Angeles Police Department, a caring husband, a good stepfather for his wife’s kids, and a supportive brother.

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RELATED: 'Chucky' and Six Other Slasher TV Shows to Watch It’s a scary thought, and these five bad guys are the best at evoking these conflicting feelings. From movies to TV shows, these serial killers hide their dark impulses behind rationalization and a struggle to connect, using human experiences we all lived through to show they are not that different from ourselves. In honor of all the lovable serial killers that made us wonder if there was something wrong with ourselves, we’ve decided to share five of the best interpretations of the most relatable monsters. Because how can we judge these serial killers’ actions when they make so much sense?

And just like that, a brilliant creative team has us relating with monsters and cheering for who’s obviously the bad guy. But, even so, when we get a glimpse at these killers’ inner struggles and the reasons behind their bloody actions, it’s easy to understand why they kill. Sure, serial killers are doing awful things that should be punished by law. However, sometimes, the villains are so well written and played with such perfection that we stop cheering only for the spectacle’s sake, and we start to empathize with the killer. After all, we really want to see what creative ways each production found to kill its innocent characters in a gruesome manner.
