Thanks for all the heads up... can any of you tell me if either of these fit?...
- Funny Games (2007) (Never Seen)
- The Talented Mr. Ripley (Never Seen)
- V is for Vendetta (Never Seen)
I don't think anyone mentioned any of those yet.
I believe only Ripley comes close. Funny Games isn't (I know the original) and I think V isn't either. Ripley ends up killing several people, but isn't necessarily a serial killer;if I remember correctly.
Ah, but he is a sociopath, isn't he? Depends what Pete is looking for...
What I meant is that it captures the essence of a serial killer so well, that all other films pale in comparison. It is such a disturbing film.
And if I was going to use your analogy it wouldn't be Red River for Westerns, it would be Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West. 
Case in point, story wise for an entertaining slice of ironic satire, the serial kill-er/ings don't need to be disturbing, but if that is what you're after, then you're right.
Once Upon A Time In The West? Interesting choice, but as with The Wild Bunch, it is about the death of the West, so I'd want something earlier. Still, after John Ford I'd say Sergio Leone might be the only other classical Western director.
