The Possession is one of those movies that immediately sets the nerves on edge by claiming to be based on true events. However, in reality, its connection to fact is almost entirely made up.

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'.

40 Horror Movies Based on a True Story From Child's Play to The Conjuring , here are films with terrifying backstories. By Jenna Calderón and Milan Polk Published: Aug 31, 2023 11:26 AM EDT ...

Horror movies based on true stories have a special place in shaping ... James Wan’s 2013 film about paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren shook up what had been a stale ...

We usually watch scary movies for a quick thrill, something to get the blood rushing and the adrenaline spiking. Oftentimes, we'll go into one of those fright fests expecting to be scared but knowing ...

James Egan James Egan has been with Whatculture for five years and prominently works on Horror, Film, and Video Games. He's written over 80 books including 1000 Facts about Horror Movies Vol. 1-3 ...

Movies based on true stories have the potential to run the emotional gamut. They can be hilarious, heart-wrenchingly sad or outright terrifying—or even all three at the same time! But the best ...

Over the years, we've had plenty of horror movies based on even scarier true stories. There are even some supernatural-based scary movies, such as William Friedkin's 1973 classic "The Exorcist" ...

It's based on a true story, with Ron's actual investigation occurring between 1978 and 1979 and based on his memoir, Black Klansman: Race, Hate, and the Undercover Investigation of a Lifetime ...

Movies based on true stories are much more heart-touching than the fictional ones. The fact that these events have taken place in real life gives the viewers goosebumps and a sense that reality ...

From courageous leaders in ‘Rustin’ to tales of survival in ‘Hijack ‘93,' check out these movies based on true stories streaming on Netflix now Keith Langston is a contributing writer at ...