Harsh Vardhan
Real-life events can inspire horror in very different ways. These Hulu picks range from films presented as based on actual events to fictional stories that borrow a real-case detail. The degree of invention varies, so a real-world inspiration should not be mistaken for a factual retelling.
3. Haunting of the Queen Mary (2023)
Directed by Gary Shore and featuring Alice Eve and Joel Fry in leading roles, ‘Haunting of the Queen Mary‘ is a British horror film that navigates the eerie corridors of the infamous ocean liner. The story unfolds with a blend of past and present, as the chilling events of a family’s fateful voyage on Halloween night in 1938 intertwine with the unsettling experiences of another family aboard the ship in the present day. Amidst a backdrop of mystery and violence, the film explores the intertwined destinies of these two families amidst the haunting legacy of the Queen Mary.
‘Haunting of the Queen Mary’ draws inspiration from the real-life paranormal experiences reported aboard the RMS Queen Mary, a retired ocean liner docked in Long Beach, California. The ship, known for its rich history and rumored hauntings, serves as the backdrop for the film’s eerie narrative, blending historical events with supernatural encounters to create a spine-tingling tale of horror and suspense. You can watch the film here.
2. Longlegs (2024)
Directed by Oz Perkins, ‘Longlegs’ is a chilling horror flick at the center of which is a serial killer named Longlegs, played by Nicolas Cage, who channels his inner monster just fine for the part, just like he did in the ‘Ghost Rider’ movies. While Longlegs carries out his “work,” we also meet Agent Lee Harker, played by Maika Monroe, who is investigating the deaths. Whether she catches Longlegs and how they are connected form the premise of the movie. While the movie itself is fictional, Perkins told Inverse that a doll he associated with the JonBenét Ramsey case helped inspire its use of dolls. Ramsey was a 6-year-old beauty pageant queen who was found dead in the basement of her family home in Boulder, Colorado, in 1996. ‘Longlegs’ can be streamed here.
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1. Boston Strangler (2023)
Matt Ruskin directed and wrote the historical crime drama ‘Boston Strangler.’ The film portrays the pivotal role of Loretta McLaughlin (Keira Knightley), alongside Jean Cole (Carrie Coon), in confronting the prevailing sexism of the early 1960s to report on the gruesome murders attributed to the Boston Strangler. The narrative sheds light on McLaughlin’s groundbreaking investigative journalism, which first connected the dots and broke the story of the serial killer terrorizing Boston. Based on actual events, the film delves into the chilling reign of terror inflicted by the Boston Strangler, who claimed the lives of thirteen women in 1960s Boston. You can watch the movie here.
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