13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch


Introduction


Any movie that were ever filmed in this world have so many different stories from the world. But most of the film's stories are fictitious but from quite sometime, production studios and directors are making films that were either based on or inspired from real life incidents, events or true stories.

So, here at thepaperbyte.com, we are giving you lists of articles of collection of different genres or kinds of films, web series, shorts.
And here are the best films based on true stories everyone should watch. This list contains mostly horror except one title.

So, here are the best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch:


1.Silent Hill (2006)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

From 1962, because of the coal mine fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania, the city is practically a ghost town now. And still burning to this day. This incident inspired the movie silent hill and it has two parts.

2. The Conjuring (2013)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

It was based on 1971 case from two real-life paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren. This one is a supernatural movie based on the true story of Ed and Lorraine Warren. This is just one story from their life and their work.


3. Scream (1996)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

Scream was based on a true story of the Gainesville Ripper of 1990.

4. Zodiac (2007)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

The Zodiac Killer terrorized the citizens of USA after murdering several people in California in the 60s and 70s era. It was very messed up that till today the case was not solved.

5. The Strangers (2008)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

This film was based on a homicide in rural California. The strangers was made in different versions and available on the streaming platforms. This is one of the creepiest unsolved crimes ever.

6. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

The "number 7 " Title has so many different versions and there are so many remakes. There are so much argument in both sides between those who believes it is a real story and those are against. Ed Gein also known as "Letherface" was the inspiration for these movies.

7. The Exorcist (1973)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

This film was based on 1940s case of Roland Doe. It was originally documented by a priest which led to the novel and then finally inspired a director to make a movie of the same name: The Exorcist.

8. Annabelle (2014)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

Remember Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal investigators of the previous story which inspired the making of "The Conjuring" . Annabelle is another Story from their work and investigation in paranormal activity.

9. The Possession (2012)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

This one is also true but you won't believe how this started and actually inspired a director to build a story and make a film.

10. When a Stranger Calls


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

Originally the main story has been adapted into several stories, including When a Stranger Calls. When a stranger calls film remade so many times in different versions but the overall plot of the movie is more or less always same because it is based on true story of Janett Christman of Missouri.

11. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

No one believes that this was a real story about that people literally died of fright because of how scary and strong their dreams were and were not able to escape the  situation and get out of their dream.

12. Deliver Us from Evil (2014)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

Just watch it. 


13. House of 1000 Corpses (2003)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

There were literally a family of serial killers who murdered 11 people known cases and unknown people in this incident are still unknown from the 1870s time period. This incident inspired the making of the film House of 1000 Corpses of 2003.


Watch it definitely (Bonus)

14. The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)


13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch
13 best horror films based on true stories everyone should watch

A very shocking case of very twisted things.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose 2005 film was based on the true story of Anneliese Michel. It was said that 67 exorcisms performed on her in the 10-month period time. After that she died and her parents and the priests were found guilty of negligent homicide.

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So these are some films based on real life incidents, events. There are still thousands of movies left in this category. And we, thepaperbyte.com will try to cover every possible genre or category here. So stay tuned!

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