David Fincher and the serial killer as a celebrity (English version)
Abstract
Within the current saturated panorama of the film industry, one director stands out for his dense filmography largely dedicated to developing stories whose protagonists face the threat of the serial killer. David Fincher has been responsible for the construction of a contemporary imaginary about these infamous characters, excessively media-friendly, who have frightened the public and caused panic within American society. In this work we propose to dissect Fincher's works that are dedicated to delving into the phenomenon of serial killers, the role played by the media in creating their public image and the role of the security forces when it comes to hunting down these terrible murderers. Spanish version:
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cinema History and Criticism
Gothic Literature and Media Analysis
Literature
Film
and Journalism Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Ñawi
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 59–73
- Publication date
- 15 January 2026
- Language
- ES