Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)
Kernel Score: 77% · 3,503 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Crime
Released: 2019-05-02
Runtime: 111 minutes
Is Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Ted Bundy's story told through his girlfriend, who refused to see the truth. Zac Efron is chilling, and the angle is fresh, but the film plays down the violence and you get less insight into Bundy himself.
Watch it if you
- are interested in true-crime stories
- want a different angle on a famous killer
- like Zac Efron in a dark role
Skip it if you
- want graphic horror or detail
- expect a deep character study of Bundy
Best for: True-crime night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy, from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer, who refused to believe the truth about him for years.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this Ted Bundy biopic portrays a real serial killer's crimes and manipulative relationship with his girlfriend.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts the aftermath and context of real serial murders, with disturbing crime-related content though not extremely graphic on screen.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
If you liked Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Silence of the Lambs (1991) — 89%: Serial-killer thriller built on a charismatic, unnerving monster.
- GoodFellas (1990) — 92%: Brilliant crime saga based on a real life.
- 10 Rillington Place (1971) — 82%: Cold, real-life serial killer story.
- The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019) — 89%: Tense hunt for a serial killer, based on real events.
- Holy Spider (2022) — 82%: True-story thriller following a killer through the eyes of a journalist.
- Catch Me If You Can (2002) — 93%: Charming con man, based on a true story.
Director
Cast
- Zac Efron as Ted Bundy
- Lily Collins as Liz Kendall
- Kaya Scodelario as Carole Anne Boone
- Jeffrey Donovan as Utah Defense Attorney John O'Connell
- Angela Sarafyan as Joanna
- Dylan Baker as Utah Prosecutor David Yocom
- Brian Geraghty as Florida Public Defender Dan Dowd
- Terry Kinney as Detective Mike Fisher
- Haley Joel Osment as Liz's Co-Worker Jerry
- James Hetfield as Officer Bob Hayward
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile FAQ
Is Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Ted Bundy's story told through his girlfriend, who refused to see the truth. Zac Efron is chilling, and the angle is fresh, but the film plays down the violence and you get less insight into Bundy himself.
Where can I watch Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile?
In the US you can stream Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile on Netflix.
Is Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile OK for kids?
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this Ted Bundy biopic portrays a real serial killer's crimes and manipulative relationship with his girlfriend.
What movies are like Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile?
If you liked Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, try The Silence of the Lambs, GoodFellas, 10 Rillington Place and The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil.