Watching scary movies gives us the creeps, but these 40 best horror movies based on true stories are perfect for getting your blood pumping during a night in.

Horror movies based on true stories are terrifying, and if you're in the mood for a good scare, then these scary films inspired by actual events are for you.

Entertainment Weekly ranks the 14 best horror movies based on true stories, from the allegedly real possession behind 'The Exorcist' to the home invasions that inspired 'The Strangers'.

The film is inspired by true events, making it scarier and more unnerving for audiences. It stands out among other 2024 horror movies by incorporating both demonic possession and a true story element.

I know what you're thinking: horror movies that are "based on a true story" are bologna. Well, of course, Hollywood has a way of stretching the truth, especially when scaring audiences is involved ...

Horror movies based on true stories have a special place in shaping contemporary anxieties. Because cinema is an art form closely associated with verisimilitude, adding in an extra element of ...

Inspired Jay Anson's novel of the same name, The Amityville Horror is one of the most iconic haunted house stories ever. With ...

From haunted houses and possessed dolls to true-life exorcisms, check out these 10 horror movies based on real-life events. 01 of 10 'The Amityville Horror' James Brolin, ...

Many horror movies will claim in the marketing that they are "based on true events." But in a lot of cases, this strains credulity. By Don Kaye | February 24, 2023 | ...

Consider yourself warned: You may be surprised by some of the entries on this list. Here are the 25 best horror movies based on true stories. 1 of 25 "The Exorcist" (1973) ...

As previously stated, a lot of horror movies are inspired by true stories in one way or another, some overtly so -- 2003's ...

Here's our roundup of the best horror movies based on true crimes. Skip to main content. ... (Scream’s own narrative often calls attention to the many “rules” of horror movies).