53 Films Based on True Events

A 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…

This 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.

Antrum 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…

For 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…

In 1990s Oslo, a teenager's ambition to establish the Norwegian Black Metal scene takes a shockingly violent turn.

"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…

This 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.

A 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…

Two 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.

Five 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…

Based 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.

Carla 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…

Ebony 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…

A 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…

Every 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.

Reluctantly, 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.

For 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.…

Vicki 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.

On 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.

Two 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.

In 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…

In 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…

A 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.

In 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.

Following 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,…

Paranormal 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…

This 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.

This 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.

A single mother is Ariel Castro's first kidnapping victim and is held captive in his home with two other women for eleven years.

Journalist 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.

This 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.

A 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…

This is the story of a struggling married couple who confine their six children within their home, driven by their strict religious beliefs.

The 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.

Grief-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.

A 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…

Paranormal 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.

The 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…

This 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.

Based 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.

In 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.

In early 1970s Hamburg, a serial killer terrorizes the city's population.

San 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.

Three 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…

A 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…

This 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.

Cannibal 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…

As 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.

The 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…

Set 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…

When their child is kidnapped, two parents find their love turning to resentment and panic fueling suspicion between them.

In 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…

"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…