Whether "based on a true story," "inspired by," or "based on" true events, horror filmmakers have been looking for real-life inspiration as long as movies have been made. And while these labels don't guarantee a quality movie, they usually have a really scary story behind them.<br /><br />Tonight, join Mike, Kat, Andrew and Matt as they delve into the true stories behind The Exorcist, Ti West's The Sacrament, Fire in the Sky &amp; The Mothman Prophecies.<br /><br />What's your favorite horror movie based on a true story? <br /><br />Also discussed: <br /><br />- WEAPONS<br />- INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE by JOSH MALERMAN<br />- DANGEROUS ANIMALS <br />- SCARY MOVIE 6<br />- BARRETT'S HAUNTED MANSION<br /><br />Tune in and kick off SPOOKY SZN with us!<br /><br />- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit <a href="https://shop.fangoria.com/?dt_id=102775" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fangoria's Shop</a> &amp; use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount!<br /><br />- A reminder that we're now a part of <a href="https://horrorfacts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horror Facts Magazine</a>!<br /><br />- All Music, Sound Editing &amp; Audio Production by Shaun O'Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media<br /><br />#scarybecauseitstrue #horrormovies #truehorror #theexorcist #thesacrament #fireinthesky #themothmanprophecies #mothman #weapons #zachcregger #incidentsaroundthehouse #othermommy #joshmalerman #dangerousanimals #shudder #scarymovie6 #barrettshauntedmansion #bhmansion #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #fango #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support</a>.<br /><br />- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit <a href="https://shop.fangoria.com/?dt_id=102775" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fangoria's Shop</a> &amp; use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount!<br /><br />- A reminder that we're now a part of <a href="https://horrorfacts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horror Facts Magazine</a>!<br /><br />- All Music, Sound Editing &amp; Audio Production by Shaun O'Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media

America's Hometown Horror

America's Hometown Horror

Scary Because It's True: On The Exorcist, The Sacrament, Fire in the Sky & The Mothman Prophecies

OCT 1, 2025117 MIN
America's Hometown Horror

Scary Because It's True: On The Exorcist, The Sacrament, Fire in the Sky & The Mothman Prophecies

OCT 1, 2025117 MIN

Description

Whether "based on a true story," "inspired by," or "based on" true events, horror filmmakers have been looking for real-life inspiration as long as movies have been made. And while these labels don't guarantee a quality movie, they usually have a really scary story behind them.<br /><br />Tonight, join Mike, Kat, Andrew and Matt as they delve into the true stories behind The Exorcist, Ti West's The Sacrament, Fire in the Sky &amp; The Mothman Prophecies.<br /><br />What's your favorite horror movie based on a true story? <br /><br />Also discussed: <br /><br />- WEAPONS<br />- INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE by JOSH MALERMAN<br />- DANGEROUS ANIMALS <br />- SCARY MOVIE 6<br />- BARRETT'S HAUNTED MANSION<br /><br />Tune in and kick off SPOOKY SZN with us!<br /><br />- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit <a href="https://shop.fangoria.com/?dt_id=102775" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fangoria's Shop</a> &amp; use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount!<br /><br />- A reminder that we're now a part of <a href="https://horrorfacts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horror Facts Magazine</a>!<br /><br />- All Music, Sound Editing &amp; Audio Production by Shaun O'Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media<br /><br />#scarybecauseitstrue #horrormovies #truehorror #theexorcist #thesacrament #fireinthesky #themothmanprophecies #mothman #weapons #zachcregger #incidentsaroundthehouse #othermommy #joshmalerman #dangerousanimals #shudder #scarymovie6 #barrettshauntedmansion #bhmansion #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #fango #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support</a>.<br /><br />- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit <a href="https://shop.fangoria.com/?dt_id=102775" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fangoria's Shop</a> &amp; use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount!<br /><br />- A reminder that we're now a part of <a href="https://horrorfacts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horror Facts Magazine</a>!<br /><br />- All Music, Sound Editing &amp; Audio Production by Shaun O'Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media