H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer

This chilling documentary follows the macabre exploits of 19th-century serial killer Herman Webster Mudgett, who went by the alias of Dr. Henry Howard Holmes. A remarkably effective con artist and liar, Holmes managed to construct a massive building in Chicago where he operated a labyrinthine hotel for his intended victims. The film features footage of key locations in the life of Holmes, as well as interviews with experts and dramatic reenactments.