London – U.K. based Woodcut Media has agreed a deal with the Sky free-to-air channel Pick to produce two new crime documentary series Britain’s Most Evil Killers and World’s Most Evil Killers. The series are scheduled to premiere on Pick in early 2017.
Britain’s Most Evil Killers (12 x 60’) and World’s Most Evil Killers (8 x 60’) examine some of the most dangerous and prolific murderers in the UK and worldwide, uncovering what drove them to commit such heinous crimes. The series focuses on notorious killers such as Fred and Rose West, Ed Gein, Jeffrey Dahmer, Marc Dutroux, Beverley Allitt and many more who made headline news whilst evoking fear and fascination in the public eye.
Through a series of compelling interviews including authentic first-hand accounts, expert views from leading criminologists, crime journalists and psychologists, archive footage and stylised reconstruction, each riveting episode investigates the triggers that drove them to kill, whilst delving into their insatiable appetite for murder and the chilling legacy they left behind.
“True Crime is one of Woodcut’s key areas of expertise, and the genre continues to generate substantial interest worldwide. We are delighted to announce our first deal with Pick, and look forward to delivering gripping series that highlight why these killers became so famous nationally and internationally,” said Kate Beal, CEO,Woodcut Media.
Acquisitions Executive Charlie Charalambous for Pick brokered the deal and Keshet International will distribute both series internationally.
