The Deliverance Out On Netflix: Check Out 5 Other Real-Life Horror Stories Brought To Movies

From 'The Exorcist' to 'The Deliverance', immerse yourself in these horror movies inspired by real-life events.

Top 5 Horror Movies Based On True Events

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Fans of the horror genre are going crazy about the new flick ‘The Deliverance’ on Netflix. The fact that it's based on a terrifying real tale is only adding to the excitement. ‘The Deliverance’ is a disquieting look at a true horror story based on a family in Gary, Indiana who were afflicted by demonic possession. The movie chronicles the terrifying ordeal that a single mother endures while fighting the evil spirits that have possessed her children. She fought for her family's survival with almost two hundred demons.

With the premiere of 'The Deliverance' on August 30th, here are five more real-life-based horror movies that will serve as excellent preludes to the spooky thriller. These movies provide a terrifying look into fictionalised versions of true horror tales. 

Top 5 Horror Movies Based On True Events

The Conjuring (2013)

‘The Conjuring’, starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, is a legendary horror film that is based on the actual paranormal investigations of Lorraine and Ed Warren. The terrible events that unfold in the film revolve around the Perron family, who, upon relocating to a new house, learn that it is possessed by a wicked ghost. The Warrens, as the paranormal activity intensifies, discover a terrible secret inside the estate, setting the stage for a spine-tingling storyline full of tension and thrilling moments that will make viewers anxious.

Annabelle (2014)

The real-life case of a possessed doll currently rests in the Warrens' Occult Museum, which served as inspiration for ‘Annabelle’, another terrifying addition to The Conjuring world. A young couple, John and Mia Form, have their life flipped upside down by the evil doll, and the film depicts their terrifying experiences. 

The movie explores the doll's sinister past as odd and terrifying events transpire, heightening the tension in this spooky horror thriller.

The Exorcist (1973)

Many consider the 1973 horror classic ‘The Exorcist’ to be among the most horrifying films of all time. The real-life story of a girl Regan MacNeil, aged twelve, who was supposedly possessed by a demonic power in the 1940s serves as a vague inspiration for this iconic horror film. Though it deviates from the truth, the movie still manages to convey the family's horrific situation. 

Although the over-the-top portrayal of demonic possession has almost defined this genre in popular culture, the story is based on a real-life incident from 1949 in which Father William Bowdern conducted a number of exorcisms on a 14-year-old kid.

The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’ is a terrifying supernatural horror film that combines courtroom drama with terrifying flashbacks; it is based on the actual tale of Anneliese Michel. The plot revolves around a priest's trial for allegedly ignoring a young woman's medical needs while she was thought to be possessed. The movie delves into the delicate balance between religious belief and medical knowledge via the prism of a court struggle, creating an engaging and contemplative viewing experience.

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

‘The Blair Witch Project’ was an early example of discovered footage and transformed horror filmmaking with its unfiltered, handheld camerawork, which gave the genre a disturbingly realistic feel. In this chilling movie, three film students go to the Maryland Black Hills in search of the Blair Witch tale, but they get lost and terrorised by an invisible entity. 

The movie has an enduring effect on horror cinema by drawing on local mythology and stories to create a world where fact and fiction become hazy.