‘The Amityville Horror’ has haunted audiences for decades thanks to the real events that inspired the film.

Some movies aren't just scary: They're based on real-life events. Here we explore the real stories that inspired horror films about hauntings, possessions and other supernatural events.

Is ‘Longlegs’ Based on a True Story? Already having been dubbed one of the scariest movies of the last decade, Longlegs is setting the standard high for 2024 horror releases.

Horror films based on true stories have an added element of fear, making them even scarier. The Amityville Horror is based on a true mass murder, but the claims by the family are harder to prove.

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'.

Zach Cregger’s Weapons has garnered critical acclaim, with several critics praising it as one of the best horror movies of 2025. But fans are now interested to know whether the story is based on ...

13 Scary Horror Movies Based On True Stories / Real Life Including The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Veronica, The Girl Next Door, and more!

Most people don’t think of animated films as the ones that make you shudder. But hear me out: some of the best horror and thrillers are animated because of the medium’s flexibility.