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Is ‘Jennifer’s Body’ Based on This True Story?

Is Jennifer’s Body based on a true story? Quite possibly. You may be surprised to learn that this true crime case is eerily reminiscent of the events depicted in the film. Horror Comedy Jennife...

Casefile True Crime podcast standout episodes

Five Standout Episodes of The Casefile True Crime Podcast

Though it never truly left, true crime storytelling is back in the forefront again. One of the ways that true crime addicts like myself like to feed our fascination is by listening to podcasts. There ...

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The Facts in the Case of John List: The True Story Behind The Stepfather Film

Is The Stepfather based on a true story? Why, yes it is. The 1987 film loosely uses the crimes of John List as inspiration. Read on as we separate fact from fiction and get to the bottom of the real-l...

My Life Turned into a Nightmare After Meeting the Real Annabelle Doll

Since I was a kid, I’ve immersed myself in watching horror movies and shows and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the thrill of being scared regardless of the nightmares that haunt me after the fac...

Were Ed and Lorraine Warren Fakes?

Were Ed and Lorraine Warren Frauds? The Answer May Surprise You.

Were Ed and Lorraine Warren frauds? Quite possibly But it depends on who you ask. The pair were two of the most divisive names in the paranormal field. Their cases, of course, are legend. And they hav...

Devil’s Rejects real life

The True Story Of The Real-Life Devil’s Rejects

Rob Zombie’s critically-acclaimed masterpiece The Devil’s Rejects is the far superior sequel to the equally gut-wrenching and terrifying House of 1000 Corpses. The Zombie-helmed...

Jeepers Creepers True Story

Was ‘Jeepers Creepers’ Inspired by This Terrifying True Story?

Hit horror movie Jeepers Creepers captivated audiences with the simple story of a brother sister duo crossing paths with a bloodthirsty maniac called The Creeper. While it is a thrilling (some might s...

Child’s play true story

Is Child’s Play Based on a True Story? The Answer Might Surprise You.

Is Child’s Play based on a true story? No. But that hasn’t stopped people from making a connection between the film and a notorious doll. A rumor that still seems to be making the rounds...

Is A Nightmare on Elm Street Based on a True Story

Is ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Based on a True Story?

Is A Nightmare on Elm Street based on a true story? Yes, to an extent. But not entirely so. Read on as we separate fact from fiction and definitively speak to the real-life story that inspired A Night...