The Amityville Horror (1979) This classic horror movie is based on the true story of the Lutz family, who moved into a house in Amityville, New York, where a family had been murdered the year before. The Lutzes claimed to experience terrifying paranormal activity during their stay, including walls oozing slime and swarms of flies in the house.
The Exorcist (1973) Based on the real-life exorcism of a young boy in Maryland, this movie is one of the most iconic horror films of all time. The story follows a young girl who becomes possessed by a demon, and the efforts of a priest to exorcise the demon from her body.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Inspired by the crimes of serial killer Ed Gein, this movie tells the story of a group of friends who are terrorized by a family of cannibals in rural Texas.
The Conjuring (2013) This movie is based on the true story of the Perron family, who moved into a farmhouse in Rhode Island that was haunted by the spirits of the former owners. The movie follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they attempt to help the family rid their home of the malevolent spirits.
The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) Based on the true story of the Snedeker family, this movie follows a family who moves into a former mortuary in Connecticut and begins experiencing terrifying supernatural phenomena.
The Mothman Prophecies (2002) This movie is based on the true story of the Mothman sightings that occurred in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in the 1960s. The movie follows a journalist who investigates the strange occurrences and tries to uncover the truth behind the sightings.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) This movie is based on the true story of Anneliese Michel, a young woman who underwent a series of exorcisms before dying of starvation. The movie follows the trial of the priest who performed the exorcisms, as he is charged with negligent homicide.
Wolf Creek (2005) Inspired by the crimes of Australian serial killer Ivan Milat, this movie tells the story of a group of backpackers who become stranded in the Australian outback and are hunted by a sadistic killer.
The Hills Have Eyes (1977) This movie is based on the legend of the Sawney Bean clan, a group of cannibals who lived in Scotland in the 15th century. The movie follows a family who becomes stranded in the desert and are attacked by a group of mutants who have been living in the area for generations.
The Girl Next Door (2007) Based on the true story of the murder of Sylvia Likens, this movie tells the story of a young girl who is tortured and killed by her caregiver and the caregiver's children.
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Harris, this movie follows FBI agent Clarice Starling as she seeks the help of cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter to catch another serial killer who is on the loose.
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The Rite (2011) This movie is based on the real-life experiences of Father Gary Thomas, an American priest who was sent to Rome to learn about exorcism. The movie follows his journey as he assists in several exorcisms and confronts his own crisis of faith.
The Possession (2012) Based on the true story of the Dybbuk box, a wine cabinet said to be haunted by a Jewish demon, this movie follows a family who unknowingly brings the box into their home and becomes plagued by supernatural activity.
The Strangers (2008) Inspired by real-life home invasions, this movie follows a couple who are terrorized by a group of masked strangers who break into their remote vacation home.
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) Based on the unsolved murders committed by the Phantom Killer in Texarkana, Texas in the 1940s, this movie follows a group of law enforcement officials as they try to catch the killer before he strikes again.
The Zodiac (2005) Based on the real-life Zodiac Killer, who terrorized California in the late 1960s and early 1970s, this movie follows a cartoonist who becomes obsessed with trying to solve the case.
The Conjuring 2 (2016) This sequel to The Conjuring is based on the true story of the Enfield Poltergeist, a haunting that occurred in England in the late 1970s. The movie follows the Warrens as they travel to England to investigate the haunting and help the family who are being terrorized by it.
The Snowtown Murders (2011) Based on the notorious "Bodies in Barrels" murders that occurred in Australia in the 1990s, this movie tells the story of a young man who becomes involved with a group of criminals who commit a series of gruesome murders.
The Possession of Hannah Grace (2018) Inspired by the real-life case of Anneliese Michel, this movie follows a former police officer who takes a job as a morgue attendant and becomes haunted by the spirit of a young woman who died during an exorcism
In conclusion, horror movies based on real-life events can be especially terrifying, as they remind us that the horrors depicted on screen are not entirely fictional. These 20 movies are some of the most spine-chilling examples of the genre, each with its own unique story of terror and tragedy.
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