Some crime dramas are more terrifying because they're based on real-life events, like these compelling Netflix movies.

Sometimes, we encounter real events that feel like fiction. Other times, we're faced with stories too insane to be true. How Hollywood captures these moments and brings real-life ...

With all the social and political turmoil of the era, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic sure did feel like the Wild West. With his new film Eddington, now on digital, director Ari Aster takes this fact and ...

Some of the best true crime shows of all time are based on true stories. When done right, these true crime series can offer captivating dives into notorious cases that can leave viewers questioning ...

Netflix crime miniseries Adolescence has left fans critics and audiences alike devastated, thanks in large part to its harrowing realism. But is Adolescence actually based on a true story, or did the ...

From the acclaimed biopic 'Nyad' to post-plane crash survival in 'Society of the Snow,' these films prove that sometimes the best stories are rooted in reality Keith Langston is a contributing writer ...

A coming-of-age movie with a dramatic punk rock twist has a storyline that may sound unreal, but it's based on true events. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...