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The Most Disturbing True Crimes Behind Popular Horror Films1900When it comes to horror, sometimes reality is more disturbing than fiction. Some of the most iconic horror movies actually have roots in real-life events—stories of true crime and terror that filmmakers adapt into chilling cinematic experiences. For those of you with a love for the macabre, here’s a look at the true crimes that inspired some of the horror genre’s most notorious films. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Inspired by Ed Gein’s Gruesome Crimes In 1974, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre shocked audiences with its raw and brutal portrayal of a family of cannibals, spearheaded by the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface. While Leatherface himself might be fiction, he was inspired by the real-life horror of Ed Gein, a... Read More | |
The Exorcism of Gottliebin Dittus: A Creepy Tale of Spirits and Demons1830Are you into paranormal events that feel like they're ripped right from a horror movie? Well, brace yourself, because the story of Gottliebin Dittus exorcism is going to send chills down your spine. This spooky German tale goes way beyond your typical ghost story. It’s got everything—mysterious apparitions, bizarre possessions, and a priest determined to drive out the darkness. Set in 19th century Germany, this event isn’t just folklore—it’s a real case of demonic possession (or so they say). Let’s dive into the weird and downright creepy story of Gottliebin Dittus and her exorcism. Grab some popcorn—or holy water, depending on how brave you’re feeling. The Scene: Möttlingen, Germany (1830s) Our story takes place in a small German village called... Read More | |
The Unimaginable Horror of the Junko Furuta Case: A True Crime Story That Will Leave You Reeling1988The Junko Furuta case is a true crime story that is sure to shock and disturb even the most hardened true crime enthusiasts. This case, which occurred in Japan in the late 1980s, involved the brutal abduction, torture, and murder of a 16-year-old girl by a group of young men. The case is considered one of the most heinous and disturbing crimes in Japanese history and continues to be a source of fascination and horror. Junko Furuta was a 16-year-old girl from the city of Mitaka, Japan, who lived with her parents and siblings. She was a bright and ambitious student, who was well-liked by her peers and teachers. However, her life was tragically cut short when she was abducted by a group of young men in November of 1988. The abduction of Junko Furuta was a shock to... Read More | |
The Unsolved Mystery of the Murder of Joseph Augustus Zarelli: A Chilling Horror Story for True Crime Enthusiasts1957The murder of Joseph Augustus Zarelli is a true crime story that is sure to captivate the attention of horror lovers. This gruesome crime, which occurred in the early 1920s, involved the brutal murder of a young man in a small town in Massachusetts. The case was never solved and remains one of the most mysterious and chilling unsolved murders in American history. Joseph Augustus Zarelli was a young man of Italian descent who lived in the small town of New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was known to be a hardworking and ambitious individual, with a bright future ahead of him. However, his life was tragically cut short when he was brutally murdered in the early hours of October 3rd, 1923. The gruesome nature of the crime shocked the small community, as Zarelli's body... Read More | |
Dnepropetrovsk Maniacs (Hammer Brothers) - This is the TRUE STORY2007Dnepropetrovsk Maniacs (3 guys 1 hammer) – Warning; GRAPHIC Story And Photos Igor Suprunyuck (left) – Alexander Hanzha (middle) – Viktor Sayenko (far right) Photo’s and video link are GRAPHIC, not for the faint of heart. If you want to skip the story and go right to the gory video then go to the bottom of this post and click the link. Residents in the small town of Dnepropetrovsk located in Ukraine, were on high-alert during the summer of 2007. A killer(s) was on a gruesome murder-spree and didn’t care who they hurt or what time of day it was or if people were around to witness. Male, females and children were brutally murdered in a random acts of violence. What made it even scarier is the fact that the killers didn’t... Read More | |
Black Dahlia and the stench of rotting flesh1947Elizabeth Short, born in Boston before being brutally murdered in L.A. is one of the most famous aspiring actresses in crime history and was known as the Black Dahlia. This notorious cold case is most known for the vicious way in which Betty was severely mutilated then cut in half, her body found by a female resident in the area. She was found on the 15th January 1947 in a vacant lot, her corpse bare and grotesquely exposed. She had been dissected, mutilated and her lifeless body drained of blood. A detective named Brian Carr was reported to have said "I just can't imagine someone doing that to another human being." Despite a serious lack of evidence, one of very few clues was a sole witness who reported a suspicious black sedan around the area in the early... Read More | |
The Ferocious Murder of Sylvia Likens, the TRUE story1965Gertrude Baniszewski lived in Indianapolis with her seven children. Since she had a tiny income, Baniszewski took in children for the Summer to earn extra money. In 1965, she agreed to board sixteen years old Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny, who was a year younger. They were the children of two circus workers who were about to go on tour operating a concession stand. Jenny was disabled and could not move about very much (Gertrude Baniszewski cynically thought that a 'cripple' would be an undemanding boarder); perhaps the Likens' decision to spare their daughters from the wandering lifestyle of the circus was influenced by Jennie's condition? Perhaps they wanted time by themselves to patch up their marriage? Their relationship had been through a bad patch (... Read More |