53 Films Based on True Events
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The Blackwell GhostMovie · 2017 · 59m · HorrorA filmmaker determined to prove the existence of ghosts soon faces terrifying consequences. His investigation into a haunted house awakens a malevolent spirit with a troubled history, turning his pursuit of proof into a nightmare. This is a documentary featuring genuine footage of paranormal activity.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.4 - 2
MopeMovie · 2019 · 105mThis is the heartbreaking true story of Steve Driver and Tom Dong, two friends who worked in adult films and dreamed of achieving fame, but instead became notorious figures.IMDb 5.4TMDB 4.9 - 3
AntrumMovie · 2018 · 95m · HorrorAntrum is a reportedly lost film from the 1970s, and viewers are cautioned to watch with care. The story follows a young boy and girl who venture into the forest hoping to save their deceased pet's soul. They reach a place called "The Antrum," where legend says the devil landed after being banished from heaven. There, the children begin digging a hole to hell.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.8 - 4
EvilenkoMovie · 2004 · 111m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerFor years, Detective Lesiev and psychiatric profiler Aron Richter have pursued Andrei Evilenko. Driven by intense anger over the decline of the Soviet Union, Evilenko is a man determined to live and die as a communist, willing to do whatever it takes.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.7 - 5
Lords of ChaosMovie · 2018 · 118m · Drama, Music, ThrillerIn 1990s Oslo, a teenager's ambition to establish the Norwegian Black Metal scene takes a shockingly violent turn.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 6
NitramMovie · 2021 · 112m · Thriller, Crime, Drama"Nitram," based on true events, portrays a young man living with his parents in suburban Australia during the mid-90s. He experiences profound isolation and frustration stemming from a persistent inability to connect with others. As his anger intensifies, he gradually spirals into a terrifying ordeal that tragically results in a horrific act of violence.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 7
Girl in the BoxMovie · 2016 · 87m · Drama, TV MovieThis is the true story of Colleen Stan, a 20-year-old woman who was abducted while hitchhiking and held captive for seven years. During her captivity, she endured torture and was forced into slavery by her captors.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.7 - 8
Deliver Us from EvilMovie · 2014 · 118m · Thriller, Crime, HorrorA disturbing surge of violence grips New York City, baffling troubled NYPD officer Sarchie. He struggles to find a logical explanation for the horrific crimes. But his perspective shifts when a rogue Jesuit priest, Mendoza, suggests demonic possession might be the cause. Sarchie and Mendoza then team up for a desperate fight against a terrifying supernatural evil threatening to overwhelm the city.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 9
Wolf CreekMovie · 2005 · 99m · Horror, ThrillerTwo backpackers find themselves stranded in the Australian outback. When a local man offers to repair their vehicle, they accept help, only to be taken captive by him. He turns out to be a dangerous killer.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 10
The Texas Chain Saw MassacreMovie · 1974 · 83m · HorrorFive friends travel to Texas to honor their grandfather at his grave. They discover a deserted house and enter, unaware they are not alone. A terrifying, bloodthirsty entity is unleashed, forcing them to fight for survival. As they struggle against this deadly force, their friendship is tested and buried secrets are revealed in a horrifying story of betrayal.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 11
SnowtownMovie · 2011 · 120m · Crime, DramaBased on true events, sixteen-year-old Jamie becomes involved with his mother's new boyfriend and the group of people who consider themselves neighborhood watch. This connection spirals into a series of torture and murders.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 12
The EntityMovie · 1982 · 125m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerCarla Moran, a single mother, is tormented by violent attacks and rape by an unseen force. Seeking answers, she consults Dr. Phil Sneiderman, a psychiatrist who believes her trauma stems from past experiences. As Dr. Sneiderman explores her mind, Carla grows convinced of a sinister, inexplicable presence. They must confront this terrifying mystery together, navigating fear and doubt to uncover the truth about something beyond understanding.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 13
The DeliveranceMovie · 2024 · 111m · Horror, ThrillerEbony Jackson, a single mother dealing with personal struggles, relocates her family to a new house hoping for a better life. However, unsettling events within the home draw the attention of Child Protective Services, putting the family at risk. Ebony must fight to protect herself and her children.IMDb 5.1TMDB 6.0 - 14
FortressMovie · 1985 · 88m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerA group of high school students and their teacher are kidnapped by four masked men. Rather than giving in to fear, they unite and secretly plot their escape. The film explores courage, survival, and trust as the teacher and students form a strong bond. Filled with suspense, meaningful conversations, and a compelling story, this movie is a gripping look at human strength and determination.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 15
Dr. LambMovie · 1992 · 89mEvery rainy night, a taxi driver named Laiu, consumed by a dark obsession, murders young women. He takes photographs of their dismembered bodies as keepsakes. Inspector Lee investigates this unsettling case in a disturbing thriller.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.3 - 16
The RiteMovie · 2011 · 114m · Drama, Thriller, HorrorReluctantly, seminary student Michael Kovak attends exorcism training at the Vatican. In Rome, he encounters an unconventional priest who reveals a hidden, darker aspect of his faith, exposing the devil's influence even within the most sacred grounds.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1 - 17
The Fourth KindMovie · 2009 · 98m · Mystery, Science Fiction, ThrillerFor decades, the area around Nome, Alaska, has seen an unusually high number of missing people. The disappearances have baffled the FBI, remaining unexplained. Dr. Abigail Tyler, a psychologist treating local patients, may hold the key to these unsolved cases. Her work suggests evidence of alien abduction.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.3 - 18
Hounds of LoveMovie · 2016 · 108m · Crime, Drama, HorrorVicki Maloney is unexpectedly abducted from a quiet street by a troubled couple. Quickly assessing the situation, she understands she must exploit the tension between her captors if she hopes to survive.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1 - 19
Girl in the BasementMovie · 2021 · 88m · Thriller, Crime, TV MovieOn her 18th birthday, Sara anticipates finally escaping her controlling father, Don. However, her plans are shattered when Don imprisons her in the basement of their house, preventing her from celebrating.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.6 - 20
Phoenix ForgottenMovie · 2017 · 87m · Horror, Mystery, Science FictionTwo decades after three teenagers vanished following strange lights over Phoenix, Arizona, previously unseen footage from that night has surfaced. The video documents the final hours of their ill-fated journey.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.0 - 21
The Amityville HorrorMovie · 1979 · 118m · HorrorIn Amityville, Long Island, the Lutz family – George, Kathy, and their three children – find an unexpectedly cheap, beautiful Victorian house. Soon, they discover the house has a dark past that lingers.
The family experiences a growing nightmare of frightening, inexplicable events: strange shadows, unsettling whispers. Each family member is individually tormented by disturbing visions that become increasingly violent. The house, meant to be a fresh start, transforms into a menacing presence threatening their sanity.
This suspenseful story explores the psychological terror of a family struggling to build a new life while battling unseen forces determined to make their worst fears real.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 22
ConcreteMovie · 2004 · 113mIn November 1988, four young men abducted and imprisoned Junko Furuta in their captor's home. She endured 41 days of rape, torture, and humiliation, with her attempts to signal for help thwarted by the captors who forced her to lie to her parents. Ultimately, after losing a game, they beat her with an iron dumbbell and set her on fire, resulting in her death from shock. To conceal their crime, they buried her in concrete, giving rise to the infamous "Concrete Encased High School Murder Case," which shocked Japan. The drum used in the burial was later found in reclaimed land in Koto, Tokyo.IMDb 4.3TMDB 5.0 - 23
Ricky 6Movie · 2000 · 111mA true story set in the affluent town of Northport, Long Island, in 1984. The film explores themes of drug use, Satanism, and murder within the community's privileged circles.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8 - 24
The Stanford Prison ExperimentMovie · 2015 · 122m · Thriller, Drama, HistoryIn 1971, Stanford professor Philip Zimbardo stages a controversial psychology experiment where college students role-play as prisoners and guards. The experiment quickly spirals out of control. Based on a true story.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 25
The Exorcism of Emily RoseMovie · 2005 · 122m · Crime, Drama, HorrorFollowing the death of a young girl named Emily Rose, suspicion immediately falls on Father Moore, the priest who performed an exorcism on her. He is arrested and charged with murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner defending Moore, but she faces a difficult task: convincing a jury to believe his account of events.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 26
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do ItMovie · 2021 · 111m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerParanormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren investigate a particularly disturbing case from their extensive files. The struggle to save a young boy's soul pushes them into uncharted territory, marking the first time in American history a murder suspect would cite demonic possession as a legal defense.IMDb 6.2TMDB 7.4 - 27
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and VileMovie · 2019 · 111m · Drama, CrimeThis film tells the story of Ted Bundy's crimes, as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth Kloepfer, his long-term girlfriend. For years, she struggled to accept the reality of his actions.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 28
SilencedMovie · 2011 · 125m · DramaThis film is based on true events that occurred at Gwangju Inhwa School for the hearing-impaired. Over five years in the early 2000s, young deaf students at the school were repeatedly sexually assaulted by members of the faculty.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.2 - 29
Cleveland AbductionMovie · 2015 · 88m · Drama, Crime, TV MovieA single mother is Ariel Castro's first kidnapping victim and is held captive in his home with two other women for eleven years.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2 - 30
The Mothman PropheciesMovie · 2002 · 119m · Drama, Horror, MysteryJournalist John Klein investigates a quiet West Virginia town where the locals are haunted by a massive winged creature. The being visits the townspeople, filling their minds with terrifying nightmares and vivid hallucinations, plunging the community into chaos.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 31
An American CrimeMovie · 2007 · 97m · Crime, Drama, HorrorThis is the true story of Gertrude Baniszewski, a suburban housewife in Indiana during the 1960s, who confined a teenage girl to the basement of her house.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 32
The ExorcistMovie · 1973 · 122m · HorrorA curious 12-year-old girl unexpectedly develops the ability to perfectly imitate voices and personalities. Doctors are puzzled as her condition worsens, and unexplained deaths begin to occur. Her mother, fearing something supernatural, seeks help from two experienced exorcist priests. They propose a dangerous ritual, their only chance to save her. The priests must confront their own doubts while battling a demonic presence within the child. This suspenseful film examines faith, family, and hidden forces that can dramatically change lives, as hope and desperation intensify.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.7 - 33
House of ChainsMovie · 2022 · 87m · Drama, TV Movie, ThrillerThis is the story of a struggling married couple who confine their six children within their home, driven by their strict religious beliefs.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 34
Devil's KnotMovie · 2013 · 114m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerThe brutal murders of three young children lead to a highly publicized trial for three teenagers on suspicion of committing the crimes as part of a satanic ritual.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 35
OrphanMovie · 2009 · 122m · Horror, ThrillerGrief-stricken after the loss of their own child, a couple adopts nine-year-old Esther. However, they soon discover that Esther may harbor secrets, and her past is far more complicated than they initially believed.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 36
Fire in the SkyMovie · 1993 · 109m · Science Fiction, Drama, MysteryA group of men returns to their town after working for the government clearing land in a remote area. Their worried expressions hint at a disturbing event: one of them has disappeared, they say, taken by aliens. The townspeople doubt their story, but this only strengthens the men's resolve to find out what happened to their friend.
While the local police investigate the missing man as a homicide with no leads, the men must investigate on their own. The film explores themes of friendship and trust as they face an inexplicable mystery, leading them into a strange world where reality is questioned. As they search for answers, the friends are forced to confront a truth that challenges their understanding of life and the universe.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 37
The ConjuringMovie · 2013 · 112m · Horror, ThrillerParanormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren are called to a family's farmhouse, which is being tormented by a malevolent force. They must face a formidable entity, leading the Warrens into what becomes their most frightening investigation yet.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 38
The Haunting in ConnecticutMovie · 2009 · 102m · Thriller, HorrorThe Campbell family relocates to a picturesque Victorian house in upstate Connecticut, unaware of its dark past. The house was once a funeral parlor where terrible things happened. Its owner’s son, Jonah, possessed the ability to see the future and acted as a conduit for demonic forces, opening a doorway for spirits to enter our world.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.2 - 39
KarlaMovie · 2006 · 99m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerThis film is based on true events and tells the story of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, Canada's most infamous serial killers. Together, they kidnap, sexually abuse, and murder three young girls.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.4 - 40
Selling IsobelMovie · 2019 · 101mBased on a true story, Isobel attends a job interview and is subsequently held captive. Over the course of three days, she is subjected to sexual exploitation.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.0 - 41
VeronicaMovie · 2017 · 105m · HorrorIn 1991 Madrid, a teenage girl who recently held a séance at school begins to suspect that an evil presence has invaded her apartment while watching over her younger siblings.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 42
The Golden GloveMovie · 2019 · 110m · Crime, Thriller, HorrorIn early 1970s Hamburg, a serial killer terrorizes the city's population.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9 - 43
WinchesterMovie · 2018 · 100m · Horror, ThrillerSan Jose, California, 1906. Deep within her sprawling, maze-like mansion, Sarah Winchester, an unusual heiress to a firearms fortune, is convinced she's haunted by the spirits of people killed by her company's weapons.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.9 - 44
BorderlandMovie · 2007 · 105m · Crime, Horror, ThrillerThree college students, Phil, Ed, and Henry, embark on a week-long road trip to Mexico for drinking and leisure. However, their carefree vacation takes a dark turn when Phil is captured by a group of Mexican drug smugglers who practice Satanism. The smugglers, known for killing tourists, are searching for new victims to prepare for a sacrifice.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.4 - 45
The Serpent and the RainbowMovie · 1988 · 98m · Horror, ThrillerA Harvard anthropologist journeys to Haiti to investigate a legendary powder rumored to resurrect the dead. Initially skeptical, he explores Haiti's hidden cultural world, discovering ancient curses, blood rituals, and the phenomenon of walking zombies. As he navigates this dangerous environment, he confronts supernatural forces and challenges his own views on life, death, and tradition. Inspired by real events, this film presents a stark and honest look at black magic's influence in Haitian society, offering a captivating blend of truth and storytelling.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 46
Sound of FreedomMovie · 2023 · 131m · Action, DramaThis is the true story of Tim Ballard, a former U.S. government agent. He leaves his career to dedicate himself to rescuing children trafficked for sex around the world.IMDb 7.6TMDB 8.0 - 47
CannibalMovie · 2006 · 90m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerCannibal is based on the true story of Armin Meiwes, known as the "Rotenburg Cannibal." He placed an online advertisement seeking a willing person to be mutilated and eaten. Surprisingly, someone responded. The film depicts a fictionalized account of the encounter between Meiwes and his chosen victim, their developing homosexual relationship, and the subsequent mutilation and murder.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.1 - 48
My Friend DahmerMovie · 2017 · 107m · History, Drama, CrimeAs a child, Jeffrey Dahmer experiences challenges within his family. His adolescence marks a gradual shift, leading him increasingly toward the path of a serial killer.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5 - 49
The HauntedMovie · 1991 · 100m · Horror, Mystery, TV MovieThe Smurl family moves into a normal-looking duplex, unaware it's haunted. Strange things start happening: unexplained noises, ghostly figures, and even physical attacks from the spirits inside. As these events escalate, the family struggles to stay sane and stop the haunting from destroying them. This story explores fear, resilience, and faith when confronted with the paranormal.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 50
Christiane F.Movie · 1981 · 131m · DramaSet in 1970s Berlin, the film follows Christiane F., a teenage girl navigating adolescence in a tough city. Living with her mother and sister in a large apartment, Christiane discovers a new disco called 'Sound,' captivated by its atmosphere and music.
Driven by her desire to attend the club despite being underage, she befriends Detlef, who is part of a group involved in the drug scene. As their friendship grows, Christiane becomes increasingly drawn into this dangerous world, struggling with peer pressure and a need to belong.
The film offers a raw look at youth, addiction, and growing up during a turbulent time in Berlin. Through Christiane's experiences, it shows how seeking connection can have serious consequences, forcing her to confront the harsh realities hidden beneath the excitement of nightlife.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 51
A Wolf at the DoorMovie · 2013 · 98m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeWhen their child is kidnapped, two parents find their love turning to resentment and panic fueling suspicion between them.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 52
MonsterMovie · 2003 · 109m · Crime, DramaIn 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos forms a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Hoping to improve her life, Aileen's lack of education leads her back to working on the streets. After being assaulted, she kills her attacker. This event marks the beginning of a series of murders and robberies, ultimately transforming Aileen into America's first confirmed female serial killer.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 53
Extraordinary: The Stan Romanek StoryMovie · 2013 · 105m · Science Fiction, Documentary"Extraordinary: The Stan Romanek Story" explores the life of Stan Romanek, at the heart of one of the most thoroughly documented stories of alien contact. Over a decade, many people have found his experiences believable. This documentary follows Stan through his past, present, and visions of the future, aiming not to confirm UFOs or aliens, but to ask: What if it's all real? The film details how one man's life changed unexpectedly, and the challenges he and his family have faced. It also examines the important messages Stan feels driven to share with the world.IMDb 3.9TMDB 6.4
