Truth Behind the Terror
Welcome to Truth Behind the Terror, the podcast that digs into the “based on a true story” claims behind your favourite horror films. Host Carissa dives deep into the backstories, legends, and real-life events that supposedly inspired iconic scary movies — from haunted hotels to demonic possessions to monsters born from myth. Each episode separates fact from fiction to reveal what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and what’s pure Hollywood imagination. If you love horror, research, or just debunking spooky stories, this is the podcast for you.
Truth Behind the Terror
Latest Episodes
Cold Cases: The Truth Behind Zodiac
What makes an unsolved mystery so difficult to let go?This month on Truth Behind the Terror, we're diving into David Fincher's Zodiac (2007), one of the most acclaimed true crime thrillers ever made, and the infamous real...
Because You Were Home: The Truth Behind the Strangers
This month on Truth Behind the Terror, we're taking a look at one of the most unsettling home invasion films ever made: The Strangers (2008).Inspired by a collection of real-life crimes, The Strangers taps into...
Just When You Thought It Was Safe… The Truth Behind Jaws
Jaws didn’t just change movies…it changed how we see the ocean.In this episode of Truth Behind the Terror, we dive into the film that created the modern blockbuster, and the fear that followed.From the chaotic pr...
The Conjuring Universe: Possession, Panic, and the Warrens
Who were Ed and Lorraine Warren, and why are their stories still shaping how we think about hauntings, possession, and evil?In this episode of Truth Behind the Terror, we step into the world of the Warrens, the real-life paranor...
