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- Horror films have produced some of the most iconic figures in pop culture.
- But not all scary movies are completely fictional; some are actually based on real life.
- “The Conjuring” was based on the real-life Perron family in Rhode Island.
Horror movies are reliably successful at the box office. They often have relatively low budgets, produce large returns at the box office, and can produce IP that will lead to sequels and spin-offs for years to come. Plus, when Halloween rolls around, costumes and masks provide another bump to a studio’s bottom line.
But creating a completely original, compelling, and terrifying horror story can be challenging. That’s why some of the most iconic and successful scary movies are based on things that actually happened in the real world.
For example, “The Conjuring” franchise is based on the case files of real paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Warren. In total, the films have made almost $2.4 billion at the box office.
These are the real stories and crimes that influenced some of the most classic horror films of all time, including “The Exorcist,” “Nightmare on Elm Street,” and “Jaws.”
