The only thing more terrifying than a horror movie is real life, so what happens when the onscreen scares are inspired by true events? Since horror became a genre, authors and directors have been ...

Psycho (1960) Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece of psychological horror, featuring the mild-mannered killer Norman Bates, was also largely inspired by the real-life transgressions of Ed Gein. The film ...

Ever finished a horror movie with a chill running down your spine just because the phrase “based on a true story” popped up at the beginning? Well, most of the time, that chill has more to do with ...

Ghost stories, horror movies, or true-crime TV shows are great for unwinding after a long, stressful day and putting even more stress on your body. In fact, lots of people love to consume horror. It's ...