Many horror films claim to be based on real events. Some films, such as The Fourth Kind, claim to be based on real events. While most horror stories take great liberties with their storylines, there is always a nugget of truth at the middle. Is horror fiction based on real life? This article will discuss this. Then, we will discuss The Girl Next Door and The Exorcist.
The Girl Next Door
The Girl Next Door is a horror movie that is based on a true story. The novel by Jack Ketchum tells of a teenage girl who is abused by her aunt. The crimes are witnessed by the children of the neighborhood, but they do not report them. Ultimately, the girls themselves become victims. The movie makes a compelling case for why girls should never feel safe. It is highly recommended for horror fans, but it isn’t for everyone.
Gregory M. Wilson directed The Girl Next Door, a 2007 American thriller. It is based upon Jack Ketchum’s 1989 novel “Evil”. The story depicts the real-life murder of Sylvia Likens. The film is rated R for strong language and violence. It is also very graphic and contains rape scenes. The screenplay was written by Jack Ketchum and Gregory M. Wilson, who also directed the movie. The film was adapted into a feature-length sequel.
Based on a true story, the film tells the story of Sylvia Likens, a young girl who lived in Connecticut. While it may sound scary at first, the psychological edge is definitely worth the price. The plot is similar to The Conjuring and has a psychological edge to it. However, the movie is much more frightening.
The Sacrament
In horror, “The Sacrament” is a movie about a religious cult. But does it live up the hype? Many people will see it and immediately think of Jonestown. But what about Jonestown itself? Is it as terrifying as horror movies portray it to be? It is certainly possible that The Sacrament is just another movie about Jonestown, but is it a worthy horror movie?
While you may not be able to categorize it as a classic horror film, it is one of the most compelling and disturbing found-footage films of the past decade. This supernatural thriller is directed by cult horror director Ti West and features dozens of characters dying of poison, gunshots, or snorting cocaine. In addition to the victims, the film also features recovering alcoholics and drug addicts.
Although based on the real-life story of the Jonestown massacre, The Sacrament uses found footage to make its point. A group of Vice journalists try to enter a repressive religious community led by a mysterious man named “The Father” to rescue their sister. The Father is a preacher who has a dark, controlling grasp on his followers. In addition to being a cult, the Sacrament promotes the values of working for your own needs and avoiding worldly possessions.
The Exorcist
Many people wonder whether “The Exorcist” is based on reality, or is a fictional story created for commercial purposes. In reality, the story was based on the exorcism of 14-year-old Roland Doe, who was born into a German Lutheran Christian family and initially lived in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The priests used notes that Roland Hunkeler, the real Roland Hunkeler, had left behind after the exorcism. Witnesses claimed to have heard guttural sounds and seen things flying through the air.
William Peter Blatty, the author of the novel and the script for the movie, had heard of a real case in 1949 that involved demonic possession. Blatty contacted Father Raymond Bishop, an exorcist who was studying at Georgetown University at the time. He incorporated this story into the novel, which became a major hit. Despite the fiction, The Exorcist remains one of the most famous horror stories ever written.
The movie’s macabre story began as an account of a real-life exorcism in the city of Georgetown, Maryland, 65 years ago. Blatty was a Georgetown University student at the time. The harrowing Loudun exorcisms inspired him. Blatty changed the plot to reflect his research and experiences.
The Amityville Horror
There is much debate about whether “The Amityville Horror” is true. Many people believe it is, but there’s no clear proof of the truth. The Amityville family’s haunting remains a defining moment in American history. Since its haunting, the Amityville house has been owned by many people. While some people are skeptics, others have defended the movie.
While William Weber admitted to fabricating the story over wine, the rest of the cast and crew have remained silent about it. Many people are skeptical about whether the story is true, but there are plenty of victims who have lived through the incident themselves. The murder victims included the DeFeo family, as well as subsequent occupants. The family continues to be harassed by curious people even after the movie was released.
The house was purchased by the Lutz family in 1975. They moved in from another house and started to experience paranormal activity. They were the last to report paranormal activity in 1975. In 1974, Ronald J. DeFeo Jr. murdered his parents and five of his siblings. The Lutz family purchased the house after the killings. They lived in it for 28 days before leaving. Although the Lutz family eventually vacated the house, they claimed to have witnessed a series of supernatural events.
The Entity
The Entity is a terrifying and harrowing film from 1984. Barbara Hershey portrays Carla Moran, a single mother living in Los Angeles who flees home to escape the poltergeist. Carla claims that she feels pain and discomfort but that it is a bad breakup. Paraphilia is sometimes called’spiritual sexual rape’ and some psychiatrists consider it so.
The Entity is a horror movie based on a real-life incident. It was directed by Sidney J. Furie, who had previously directed such movies as the 1965 film The Ipcress File and the 1987 superman film Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Frank De Felitta wrote the screenplay, a 1978 writer for the novel. This film has earned the title ‘Suspense is the best revenge’ when it comes to the horror genre.
The Entity is also an interesting film about the misalignment of reality and fiction. The final scene is the climax of an ambiguous story. Furie’s ambitions are evident in the film’s ending, which leaves many questions unanswered. The film’s plot reveals its own repressions of sexuality and the dehumanizing effects of horror. The Entity, in horror movies, is often described as the embodiment of a demon.
Rust Creek
Horror movies are often inspired by events in real life. For example, the film Alligator Man was based on the true story of a man named Joe Ball, who killed 20 women and watched as alligators fed on their bodies. In addition, the movie, Alligator Man, features the true story of Travis Walton, who claims to have been captured by aliens in 1975. Although he escaped, he still suffered nightmares.
The Conjuring movie, for example, is based on real events. The Perron family suffered mysterious deaths after moving to America. Both the family’s doctor and therapist claimed they had seen spirits and ghosts. Ed and Lorraine Perron conducted a seance based on real events in a series of recurring visits. In a way, the movie is based on true events, but it uses the uncertainty of reality to raise the fear factor.
Another horror film that is based on a real event is The Girl Next Door. The shocking story of the young girl’s caregiver is horrific. Her killer sought the help of children from the nearby neighborhood. The young girl eventually died of her wounds. The film, which is dedicated to her memory, doesn’t hide the horrors of the nightmare. This can be disturbing for horror movie fans.