1 / 10
'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It': This supernatural horror film is based on the real-life trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, who claimed to be possessed by a demon when he committed a murder.
2 / 10
When Patrizia Reggiani, who comes from a modest background, marries into the Gucci family, her strong desire for success starts a series of events that unravels the family's reputation. This leads to a reckless path of betrayal, luxury, revenge — and ultimately, a shocking act of murder.
3 / 10
This South Korean crime drama is about the true story of the Hwaseong serial murders that happened from 1986 to 1991. It focuses on two detectives working hard to catch the killer.
4 / 10
This movie is about a trial involving seven people who protested against the Vietnam War. They were accused of doing illegal things during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. It's not just about murders, but it's an important part of the story.
5 / 10
Based on true events, this film follows a mother's determined search for her missing daughter, uncovering a series of unsolved murders involving sex workers in the process.
6 / 10
In the 1950s, a truck driver named "Frank Sheeran" gets involved with a crime family led by Russell Bufalino in Pennsylvania. As Sheeran climbs the ranks to become a top hitman, he also starts working for Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful figure in the Teamsters union with connections to organized crime.
7 / 10
'Don't Breathe' is a suspenseful movie about three thieves who try to rob a blind man's house, thinking it will be easy. But they soon discover the blind man is much more dangerous than they thought. They get trapped inside and have to fight to get out alive.
8 / 10
This legal drama tells the true story of attorney Robert Bilott's battle against the chemical company DuPont for contaminating a town with dangerous chemicals.
9 / 10
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' is a movie set in 1969 that mixes made-up characters with real events involving the Manson Family. It tells the story of actor Rick Dalton, his stunt double Cliff Booth, and actress Sharon Tate as they navigate Hollywood's changes during that time.
10 / 10
Childhood friends Jimmy, Dave, and Sean reunite when Jimmy's daughter is murdered, and Sean is the assigned police officer. Jimmy starts to suspect that Dave might be involved in the murder.
Check out these movies based on actual murders. From notorious serial killers to high-profile criminal cases, each movie unravels the haunting stories behind some of history's most shocking crimes.
Take a look through the gallery to learn about the true events that inspired these gripping films!