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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...
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 ...
This Sinister True Story is Reminiscent of ‘Don’t Breathe’
Don’t Breathe broke out in a major way. The film’s wildly original story shocked audiences. The premise of the film is fantastic from start to finish and makes for an intense ride. If you’...
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...
‘The Town that Dreaded Sundown’: The True Story Behind the Film
Is The Town That Dreaded Sundown based on a true story? Well, yes. But with some creative listen taken. Keep reading for the full rundown on the Texarkana Phantom and the feature film adaptation based...
The Horrifying True Story Of The Scandal At Tri-State Crematory
On February 15, 2002, police were called to the Tri-State Crematory. The establishment’s primary purpose was to cremate the dead in Noble, Georgia. Investigators were called numerous times over the pr...
Without Answers for 50 Years: Who Is Responsible for the Brutal Murder of Henry Bedard Jr?
Henry Edward Bedard Jr was the quintessential all-American teenager. After spending his early years in Lynn, Massachusetts, Henry’s parents–Henry Sr and Gloria–moved their family to the sm...
Seven Must-Read Lois Duncan Novels!
The YA novels written by Lois Duncan were a large part of my first foray into horror. I was a teenager in the late ‘90s, a time when R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike dominated the young adult novel sce...
Seven Horrifying Documentaries That are Scarier than Fiction
Reality is often far more frightening than fiction. Every day there are examples of people slipping into insanity or committing horrific murders. The following list is comprised of documentaries focus...