7 Spine-Chilling Horror Films Based on True Stories

2 September, 2024

Follow the spine-tingling investigation of Ed and Lorraine Warren as they confront a malevolent spirit haunting a family. The fact that this is based on a true story makes it all the more horrifying!

The Conjuring (2013)

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This film dramatizes the real-life exorcism of Anneliese Michel, blending courtroom drama with supernatural horror. The eerie realism will make you question what's real and what isn’t.

The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

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The terrifying tale of the Lutz family’s short-lived stay in a haunted house in Amityville. The chilling events that unfolded are enough to make you never want to move again.

The Amityville Horror (1979)

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Inspired by the real Annabelle doll, this film delves into the origins of the cursed toy. The fact that the real doll is locked away in a museum will make you sleep with one eye open.

Annabelle (2014)

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Loosely based on the crimes of Ed Gein, this classic horror film introduces Leatherface, a chainsaw-wielding maniac who’s truly the stuff of nightmares.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

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Real Name: Shantanu Mukherjee The real-life experiences of the Snedeker family as they move into a former mortuary will make you think twice before moving into an old home.

The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)

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Based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer, this film captures the terror of a serial killer who was never caught. The suspense and fear are palpable throughout the movie.

Zodiac (2007)

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