“The film is based on real events” - such an inscription can be found in the opening credits of quite a few motion pictures. More often than not, this is nothing more than a publicity stunt, designed to increase profits from film distribution. However, in this collection are collected precisely those films that were actually based on very creepy, scary, but nevertheless, very real events.
The Exorcist (1973).
The Exorcist (1973). on real events, horrors, movies
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Film: The script is written based on the novel "The Exorcist" by William Blatty. The misfortune comes to the family of a famous actress - her underage daughter begins to behave in an inadequate manner. Mother believes that this is a consequence of her personal tragedy, doctors suspect a mental illness and are unable to make a diagnosis. A specially invited priest suspects that the girl is possessed by the devil.
The real story: Blatty’s book was inspired by the story of the boy Roland Dow, who was born on June 1, 1935 and lived in Mount Rainer, in which evil forces moved in after he and his aunt Tillie began to regularly take part in spiritualistic sessions. The treatment at the Georgetown University clinic did not help the boy; the Jesuit priests at the University of St. Louis managed to drive the demon out of him.
The girl next door (2007).
The girl next door (2007). on real events, horrors, movies
Film: Teen David Morgan, while catching crayfish, meets his new neighbor, 16-year-old Megan, who, with his 10-year-old sister Susan, lives in the Chandler family. Mrs. Chandler, whom the children call “Ruth,” is not a good mother. She has three sons, whom she allows to drink beer, and sometimes starts an indecent conversation with them. Megan and Susan live uneasy in the house of Auntie Ruth. They are forced to endure beatings and humiliation from family members. Meg does not stand up and reports this to the sheriff, for which Ruth decides to teach her a lesson. David caught Ruth and her sons for the torture of Meg. He could not sleep all night and decided to help her ...
The real story: The shocking events of the film were taken from the story of the murder of Sylvia Lykens - an American girl who was killed at the age of sixteen after a lot of torture. Parents Sylvia, Leicester and Betty Likens left her in the care of housewives Gertrude Banishevski, who were paid $ 20 a week. Sylvia was mistreated by Banishevski, her children Paula and John, and the teenagers Richard Hobbs and Koy Hubbard living in the neighborhood. Three months later, Likens died from cerebral hemorrhage, shock and malnutrition. This case received a wide response in the United States. He was called "the worst crime against a man in Indiana history."
Horror Amityville (2005).
Horror Amityville (2005). on real events, horrors, movies
Film: On November 14, 1974, a terrible call was received at the police station: six people were shot in their beds at the residence of the De Fo family. Ronald De Fo confessed to killing his parents and brothers, explaining that certain “voices” had told him to commit the killings. A year later, George and Katie Lutz with three children move to this house, believing that their cherished dream has come true. They still do not know that their happiness is threatened by a terrible demonic force capable of destroying it. The horror again covers Amityville ...
The real story: Ed and Lorraine Warrens are famous American researchers of the paranormal. They are known primarily as participants in an event known as the Amityville Horror. A couple from New York City, George and Katie Lutz, said that the presence of violent demonic forces, so strong that it forced them to leave their home, was haunted by their home. The authors of the book "The Amityville Horror Conspiracy" Stephen and Roxanne Kaplan described the case as "mystification." Lorraine Warren told the Express Times reporter that the case was not a hoax. On the night of March 6, 1976, Ed and Lorraine Warren, along with the television group Channel 5 in New York and reporter Michael Linder from WNEW-FM, investigated the house.
The spell (2013).
The spell (2013). on real events, horrors, movies
Film: The frightening story of world-famous paranormal detectives. They were approached by a family who was terrorized by a dark spirit on a secluded farm. Forced to fight the mighty demonic essence of detectives are faced with the most frightening event in their lives.
The real story: And again, Ed and Lorraine Warrens, who claim to have investigated more than 10,000 paranormal cases at one time. This time the film was based on the story of the Perron family. In 1971, Warrens stated that the Perron home (Rhode Island, USA) was attacked by a witch named Bathsheba Sherman, who lived there in the 19th century. The curse that was imposed on this land was that the people who settled on it died as a result of various cases.
- Six Demons by Emily Rose (2005).
Film: A session of exorcism of the devil from a young girl ended in her death. The exorcist priest who conducted the ceremony was charged with murder, although the process was officially initiated by the Catholic Church.
The real story: At the age of 17, the German girl Annelise Michel experienced the first seizure, after which she was diagnosed with temporal epilepsy. Despite the treatment, the girl's condition worsened, and she began to show symptoms of mental disorder. Michel and her family decided that she was obsessed, and appealed to the Catholic priest with the request to expel the demons. The ceremonies continued for 10 months. In July 1976, Michel died from exhaustion and dehydration caused by her long refusal to consume food and water.
Beyond fear (2007).
Beyond fear (2007). on real events, horrors, movies
Film: Three college students, Phil, Ed, and Henry go on a road trip to Mexico to spend the whole week in carefree drinking and fun. But in this Latin American country they are waiting for a real nightmare - Phil is a prisoner of a group of Mexican drug smugglers. The gangsters are also members of the satanic cult, and are just looking for a new candidate for sacrifice. Young non-sane tourists - what could be better?
The real story: The film was inspired by the story of Adolfo "de Jesus" of Constanzo, the leader of a cult in which the ritual sacrifices of people were openly practiced. Constanzo kidnapped and killed members of Mexican drug cartels when he was denied a share of the business. His "religion" was a mixture of several different teachings, such as Cuban santeria, Aztec Santismo, Haitian voodoo and others. These madmen were drugged and sacrificed to “supernatural forces” human lives. These animals boiled the human brain and heart in the cauldron and ritually ate this brew.
The open sea (2003).
The open sea (2003). on real events, horrors, movies
Film: Young married couple goes on vacation to the Bahamas. Rest promises to be romantic and exciting. Susan and Daniel book places on the boat for diving enthusiasts, which promises to take tourists to the most beautiful places of the world's oceans. But the beautiful immersion ends in a nightmare. Emerging on the surface, the heroes discover that the boat sailed, leaving them in the open sea fifteen kilometers from the coast alone. And then a pack of sharks appears ...
The real story: In January 1998, Thomas and Aileen Lonergan were mistakenly left by the boat (the counting of the returned divers was incorrectly counted), only 48 hours later the team accidentally discovered a bag on board that, according to the documents lying in it, belonged to Lonergans ... Next a day in search of a pair, 17 planes, two helicopters and several private boats were raised, which combed a radius of three thousand miles. Not finding the spouses themselves or their bodies, on February 14, 1998, the search was stopped. How long the Lonergans were alive, it became clear when six months later, 100 miles north of Reef, the fishermen found a diving tablet (supposedly by Tom Lonergan), through which divers communicate under water. Scribbled on it: “Monday, January 26; 1998 8:00. To everyone who can help us: We were left at Rif Aidentkurt with the boat “Outer-Edge” on January 25, 1998 at 15:00. Please save us, send us help before we die. Help!!!".
247 degrees Fahrenheit (2011).
247 degrees Fahrenheit (2011). on real events, horrors, movies
Film: Four friends go to the house on the lake shore to have a fun weekend ... But the weekend turns into a real nightmare when three of them are trapped in a hot sauna. The temperature is growing rapidly ... Every minute is a road in the struggle for survival ...
The real story: this case really had a place to be. Three men spent 10 hours in a sauna in Georgia, after their friend, by chance, locking everyone in, went to the toilet and forgot to return. Fortunately, no one died.
Casket of the curse (2012).
Casket of the curse (2012). on real events, horrors, movies
Film: A girl buys a vintage box at a fair in one of the neighboring courtyards. At first, parents do not see a reason for concern when their youngest daughter becomes obsessed with a new toy. Over time, the girl's behavior becomes more and more strange, and the reaction is unexpected, parents are trying to uncover the secret of the box. They do not suspect that an evil spirit lives in a wooden box, which creates terrible things with its owners - there were a lot of them and they owned this “treasure” for a very short time. The girl's father is teaming up with the ex-wife in an attempt to find a way to remove the curse from their child.
The real story: Directed by Ole Bornedal told the story of the box Dibbuk, which became the inspiration for the film. Jewish legend says that Dibbook is an evil spirit that can move into the soul of a living person. Numerous owners of one particular casket that went on sale on eBay reported strange phenomena occurring around it.
Executioner Dahmer (2002).
Executioner Dahmer (2002). on real events, horrors, movies
Film: Executioner ... Animal ... Monster ... None of these definitions can accurately describe Jeffrey Dahmer, accused of killing, dismembering and eating the bodies of more than 15 young people in Milwaukee. Can a monster like that be considered human? This film explores the true nature of man, trying to find reasons that can cause a person to lose all the restraining factors and turn into something that has no name.
The real story: Jeffrey Dahmer is an American serial killer, which killed 17 young men and men between 1978 and 1991. All but one of the crimes were committed in Milwaukee from 1987 to 1991. Dahmer's crimes were distinguished by extreme cruelty, he raped and ate the corpses of the victims. Although his perversions - cannibalism, necrophilia - as many claim, were the result of insanity, the court declared Dahmer sane and sentenced him to fifteen life terms. Two years after, Dahmer was beaten to death by his cellmate.