Say "Ted Bundy" in a room full of people, and everyone will know who you're talking about. His story still grips people around the world, not just because of his crimes, but because of how ordinary he seemed.
He was described as handsome, charming, and even kind. Bundy was a young man who wanted to become a lawyer or a politician, who looked like he had his life together, but who, in reality, was a predator. If you want to understand how he fooled so many, here are four must-watch documentaries.
1. Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes (2019)
By far the most intriguing, this series lets Bundy tell his story in his own words. Journalist Stephen Michaud recorded him on death row in 1980, when Bundy wanted to prove his innocence. In Michaud's own words, what Bundy really wanted was a "celebrity bio".
Detectives recount his crimes across multiple states, while his ex-girlfriend Liz recalls reporting him to police. Ted Bundy’s temper, his obsession with the image he projected to the world, and his fascination with pornography and violence all surface. The tapes reveal his manipulative, narcissistic side, as he begins to speak about himself in the third person.
Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes is available to stream on Netflix.
2. Ted Bundy: Dialogue With the Devil (2025)
This documentary leans more sensational, reconstructing Ted Bundy’s interviews with Bob Keppel, and even aspects of his killings. The premise is Bundy’s cooperation with the police in identifying the Green River Killer. The interviews were taped by Keppel on death row in 1984.
The two cases are intertwined, but the focus stays on Bundy. His “insights” reveal more about his own methods and ego than about the other case. Survivors like Karen Epley recount their experiences, and Bundy’s stalking behavior in Seattle emerges in detail. Allowing Bundy to speak in the third person, Bob Keppel finally gets a confession to the eight murders in the Seattle area.
Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil is available to stream on Hulu.
3. Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer (2020)
This Ted Bundy documentary tells the story through the eyes of Liz Kendall, the woman who loved him and raised her daughter with him. Liz describes his charm, maturity, and how easily he fit into her family. Gradually, she recalls disturbing coincidences that make her suspicious, even as she tells herself that she knows him and he couldn't have done any of that. It’s a deeply personal, haunting perspective.
This series also sets his crimes against the backdrop of the women’s liberation movement, giving voice to survivors as well as victims’ friends and families.
Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer is available to stream on Prime Video.
4. Ted Bundy: The Survivors (2020)
This two-part mini-series focuses on the women who escaped Bundy’s attacks. Their stories highlight both his brutality and their resilience in reclaiming their lives. The documentary also features Carole Boone, Bundy’s wife, who married him during his trial and even had a child with him.
While less widely known than the other documentaries, The Survivors shifts the focus away from Bundy’s myth and onto the women who lived to tell their stories.
These documentaries are not just about Ted Bundy’s crimes. They show how easily he gained people’s trust, how far he went to protect the image he built, and the impact that had on so many lives. Each series adds a different perspective, reminding us how dangerous appearances can be and how strong the survivors truly are.
Ted Bundy: The Survivors is available to purchase on Apple TV, Amazon, and more.
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