Halloween is the time for scary movies, many of which are based off of or partly inspired by, true crime stories or real life events including, "Zodiac," "The Amityville Horror" and more.

H alloween is the perfect time to share Ouija board stories and fun spooky tales. In fact, the best Halloween stories feel so ...

Was 'Amityville Horror' Based on a True Story? "I remember going by that house and how scary it was." Snopes Staff Published April 15, 2005. Image courtesy of Shutterstock, stock.

Inspired Jay Anson's novel of the same name, The Amityville Horror is one of the most iconic haunted house stories ever. With that said, the 1979 classic is often seen as the go-to example that "based ...

Often referred to as the scariest horror movie in history, “The Exorcist” is based on a true story. Well, it’s actually based on a 1971 book of the same name by William Peter Blatty (who ...

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'.

Explore 13 real-life horror stories reported by major news outlets, including the disappearance of Elisa Lam and devil worship in Florida.

“American Horror Story” doesn’t just go to horror movies for inspiration. “Coven” took two figures from New Orleans’ dark past, the voodoo priestess Marie Laveau and infamous slave ...

Horror stories are true enough for you to believe, but just performative enough for you to laugh and delight in it as you wash the dishes. Because at the end of the day, ...