Real crimes have been the object of speculation for filmmakers for decades. From rampant serial killers to elaborate heists, films have highlighted the gruesome details and tackled the devastating consequences. Spree (2020) plays on the overarching fear of the stranger driving you when you order a car service, who may have potentially deadly ulterior motives. It also emphasizes the modern phenomena of going viral, tapping into the mindset of minor influencers who are desperate to be seen and bolster their audience/followers. With these realistic modern concepts, it's easy to believe that the film was based on a real case, but the film actually merges these two ideas, creating the ultimate fame-crazed serial killer with unlimited access to potential victims in a private space. The actual character of Kurt Kunkle (Joe Keery) and every kill he specifically carries out do not directly reflect any real-life driver killer cases but are loosely inspired by one in particular.