4 Times Evan Peters Played a Serial Killer
Throughout his career, Evan Peters has brought several evil-to-the-core characters to life. Here are his 4 most memorable roles as a serial killer.
You've probably seen Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer in Season 1 of Monsters. This was a role that earned him well-deserved critical acclaim and a Golden Globe. But this wasn't his first taste of the darker side.
As a recurring cast member of American Horror Story, Peters has portrayed morally corrupt characters for years. Here are 4 memorable times when Peters played a serial killer and absolutely nailed it.
1. James Patrick March in ‘American Horror Story’: “Hotel”
In Season 5 of American Horror Story, Peters played James Patrick March, the owner of a hotel with a dark secret. His hotel had hidden corridors and rooms designed specifically for murder. After his death, he continued to influence crimes in this haunted place and once a year held The Devil's Night, where infamous serial killers came together.
Quick history lesson: March was inspired by the real-life killer H.H. Holmes and his “Murder Castle.”
2. Kai Anderson in ‘American Horror Story’: “Cult”
In “Cult”, Peters played Kai Anderson, a charismatic yet deeply unstable cult leader who’s also a serial killer who uses his devoted followers to carry out his awful plans. Following the 2016 election, he exploited people's fears and insecurities to expand his following.
As his power grows, his character slowly descends into madness. Thanks to Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson's acting, the character's demise was very satisfying.
3. Charles Manson in ‘American Horror Story’: “Cult”
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In addition to playing the unstable and terrifying Kai Anderson, Peters took on the role of the infamous cult leader Charles Manson. Although it was a smaller part, Peters channeled Manson's unhinged presence, which made him one of the most notorious serial killers.
4. Jeffrey Dahmer in ‘Monsters’: “DAHMER – The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
This is probably Peters' most well-known portrayal of a serial killer. Unlike his American Horror Story characters, this time Peters had to fully portray a real-life monster. The role was mentally exhausting for Peters, as he needed to dive deep into the disturbing psyche of Dahmer.
“I put in so much negativity and darkness to portray the character, that I just thought, ‘Okay, once this is done, all that goes away, I have to get back into the light, and start filling myself back up with comedies, and romance, and all sorts of things like that,” Peters told Tudum.
