Representation of serial killers in Netflix dramaBestijanić, Sara (Avtor) Naterer, Andrej (Mentor) Onič, Tomaž (Mentor) True crimeNetflixserial killersexternal and internal factorsJeffrey DahmerTed Bundy.The thesis analyses the portrayal of internal and external factors that influenced the behaviour of serial killers Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy in Netflix’s show Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and movie Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. Moreover, the thesis examines the cinematic techniques used to depict Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy in these screen adaptations. It also aims to identify which narrative tools are used in Dahmer and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile to establish emotional connection between the viewers and the content, contributing to its widespread popularity. Since the thesis focuses on the popularity of true crime content in relation to the perception of serial killers and their personal backgrounds, one part of the thesis explains the growth and development of the true crime genre, while the other part focuses on the portrayal of internal and external factors that define the behaviour of Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy. The thesis adopts a case study method and a qualitative content analysis to identify which internal and external factors are portrayed in Dahmer and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, while the qualitative content analysis also aims to uncover which cinematic and narrative techniques are used in Netflix’s portrayal of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer.S. Bestijanić20242024-09-05 11:45:15Magistrsko delo/naloga90486sl