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.

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.

From unexplained disappearances to chilling coincidences and real-life encounters that seem ripped from a nightmare, these true stories could easily serve as the jaw-dropping twist in a horror movie.

Not all horror movies are total fiction — some take inspiration from real life. Here are the scariest true stories that horror movies were based on.

River's own American horror and crime story is now in the hands of TV producer Ryan Murphy. "Monster" season 4 is hitting ...

Jaws fans have been urged to stream a 'terrifying' horror film based on an an even more chilling true story. As the beloved ...

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'.

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 ...

Horror movies based on true stories are terrifying, and if you're in the mood for a good scare, then these scary films inspired by actual events are for you.

Ryan Murphy has several TV shows in the works, but the next season of the creepy anthology series American Horror Story needs to come out soon.

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, ...