Name: The Shocking Truth
Uploaded: 2019-08-02T19:44:49.000Z
Description: True crime stories behind some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.

True crime stories behind some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.

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The film "The Godfather" reignited the gangster picture industry, but paled in comparison to the true story of mobster Frank Costello.

The Godfather

The film "The Fugitive," the story of Dr. Richard Kimble, is based on the real murder of Dr. Sam Sheppard's wife.

The Fugitive

The film "Scream," based on the story of two horror movie-obsessed killers, is inspired by the real life serial killer Gainesville Ripper.

Scream

The film "Friday the 13th," the story of a group of teens who are stalked and murdered at a summer camp, is based on the real murders of three teens at Lake Bodom.

Friday the 13th

The film "Saw" was loosely inspired by serial killer H.H. Holmes, who tortured and killed countless victims.

The true story behind the film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," based on the book.

One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest

Several documented cases of real-life zombies throughout history inspired the film "Night of the Living Dead."

Night of the Living Dead

The film "A Nightmare on Elm Street" was inspired by real cases of men who were having such terrifying nightmares, that they never woke up.

A Nightmare on Elm Street

The film "Apocalypse Now," the story of a war captain, was inspired by Colonel Robert B. Rheault.

Apocalypse Now

The true story of the film "Poltergeist," the story of a family rocked by a poltergeist.

Poltergeist

The film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" was inspired by claims of life beyond Earth.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

The film "Casino," which tells the story about how Frank Rosenthal and Anthony Spilotro dominated gambling in Las Vegas, was inspired by real-life stakes.

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