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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 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...
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...
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...
The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’
A couple of months ago, I was sifting through my physical DVD collection (yes, I know). I stumbled upon The Exorcism of Emily Rose. As a passionate fan of the original Exorcist, I always find myself d...
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...
Book Review: Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida
When avid outdoorsman Mike Williams goes missing during a duck hunting trip in December of 2000, an intensive search by local law enforcement yields little evidence to his whereabouts. Investigators u...
Something’s Not Right in Dread’s ‘My First Horror Film’ Clip’
DREAD’s latest title, MY FIRST HORROR FILM, is available now on VOD and to celebrate the release we are bringing you a clip from the film titled “Willy and His Wonka”. My First Ho...