Behind the Horror: True Stories That Inspired Horror Movies (True Crime Uncovered) by Dr. Lee Mellor

Uncover the twisted tales that inspired the big screen's greatest screams. Which case of demonic possession inspired The Exorcist? What horrifying front-page story generated the idea for A Nightmare on Elm Street? Which film was based on the infamous skin-wearing murderer Ed Gein? Unearth the terrifying and true tales behind some of the scariest Horror movies to ever haunt our screens, including the Enfield poltergeist case that was retold in The Conjuring 2 and the serial killers who inspired Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs. Behind the Horror dissects these and other bizarre tales to reveal haunting real-life stories of abduction, disappearance, murder, and exorcism.

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From the Publisher Get ready for an unforgettable read... Uncover the twisted tales that inspired the big screen's greatest screams, including the notorious murderer Ted Bundy, the horrifying front-page story that inspired a hit horror movie, and other haunting real-life stories of abduction, disappearance, murder, and exorcism. Accessible and authoritative entries clearly set out the key details of each true crime story, revealing the evidence and essential details that have inspired your favorite horror movie characters and scenes. Photo sections within the book help put faces to names and bring descriptions to life - putting the terrifying true crime tales alongside images from the movies. Get ready to see your favorite horror movies in a brand new light! Includes entries on the true stories behind your favorite horror movies: Jaws The Exorcist Scream Silence of the Lambs Nightmare on Elm Street The Conjuring The Lighthouse And more... Behind the Horror Cults Uncovered Unsolved Murders Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Buying Options Customer Reviews 1,236 148 410 — Price $16 14 $6 94 $10 00 — no data Author Dr. Lee Mellor Emily G. Thompson Amber Hunt & Emily G. Thompson no data Key Feature 18 true stories that inspired your favorite horror movies 18 cases of criminal cults 21 infamous unsolved murders no data Example cases True stories of the inspiration behind films such as The Exorcist, The Conjuring 2, and Silence of the Lambs The Manson Family, The Ant Hill Kids, Rajneeshpuram, NXIVM The Shark Arm Case, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Zodiac Murders, The JonBenet Ramsey Murder no data Includes photo pages ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓