7 Movies Based on Criminal Cases

True crime drama draws people in like flies to rotten meat… it’s something that we can’t look away from. We are simply fascinated with the train wreck of other people’s lives. Here are seven movies based on crimes that took place (as unbelievable as some of them are). Some of these movies are accurate and factual while others have taken some artistic license with some of the facts. No matter what, these movies are certainly riveting because they are based on true events.


1. Monster. This movie is based on real life serial killer Aileen Wuernos, who was a rare breed – a female serial killer. She killed dozens of men as she worked as a prostitute because she claimed that they had either raped her or attempted to rape her. Charlize Theron plays Aileen and the make-up artists on this film did an excellent job of making Charlize look completely ugly. Wuernos led a completely tragic life by all accounts of this film and in the end accepted her fate of the death penalty.


2. The Deliberate Stranger. You really need to watch the story unfold to believe it. Ted Bundy had it all, a loving girlfriend, political connections, a law degree… yet he chose to throw it all away by shamelessly butchering women by the dozens. There may even be some victims that are as yet undiscovered, dumped in remote areas in Washington, Colorado, Utah and Florida. The end of the film shows Bundy being put to death in the electric chair which is a process that many people have only heard of, but is depicted in graphic detail.









3. To Catch A Killer. The sickeningly horrifying story of John Wayne Gacy. He murdered dozens of young men and buried over 29 bodies right under his own home. It took police a very long time to arrest Gacy because on the outside he was a solid pillar of society. Most of the case against Gacy was circumstantial at first, making it difficult to proceed to prosecute him. When he finally went to trial for his crimes his house was demolished.


4. Dahmer. As a boy Jeff Dahmer killed neighbourhood pets and as he grew older he needed to take down larger prey to satisfy his insatiable urge to kill. He had sex with the dead bodies and then cannibalized the flesh. Neighbors complained that there was a horrible smell coming from his apartment for years. Once the police arrived and entered the apartment, they found pots on the stove with body parts, body parts in the fridge, plastic tubs containing body parts (one with just penises) and two skulls that had been boiled clean and painted.


5. Evilenko. A movie based on the serial killer Andrei Chicatilo who was a pedophile that killed dozens of children in Kiev. After violating a small child at work (he was a school teacher), he was dismissed from his job. He did not let his wife and children know this and in fact, continued to pretend that he was going to work on daily basis. Instead of taking his briefcase full of school books to school, he carried a bag full of butchering tools and hunted down his victims, raping them and then carving them up.









6. From Hell. A new take on the age old story of Jack the Ripper. Of course, Jack was never caught, but in this version of the story featuring Johnny Depp, we look at the story from the view of a troubled clairvoyant detective who is an addict and can’t seem to get himself together. As he consumes drugs he dreams of the various murder scenes but is always one step behind this sadistic killer.


7. Green River Killer. Gary Ridgway was an innocuous looking man who had a wife and worked at a factory job for years. Meanwhile, he feverishly worked to kill over 48 prostitutes and dumped their bodies in the Green River in a ritualistic fashion. He was caught after some of the bodies were discovered in the river and a police investigation ensued. A young prostitute came forward and stated that a man had violently raped her while holding a gun to her head. The man made reference to the Green River Killer and she leaped out of the vehicle at a stop light. As the truck sped away she made note of the plates.






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To make the Prometheus soundtrack creepier, some songs were recorded backwards!

The movie Prometheus is a great movie with great special effects and many unsettling scenes. Not only the scenes created certain emotions, the music played an important role too!

During the recording of the Prometheus soundtrack the orchestra was given reversed music sheets to play some parts backwards to create an unsettling effect!

The musical score to Prometheus was written by German composer Marc Streitenfeld, To create an "unsettling" sound, he provided the orchestra with reversed music sheets to have them play segments of the score backwards, before then digitally reversing it.

Make sure to pay close attention next time you listen to the movie soundtrack and check for youself it any unsettling feeling shows up.

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25 Interesting Romantic Comedies 2012

Romance is an evergreen theme in movies but when it is dealt with in a humorous way, the charm of the film becomes stronger. Most of the people love romantic comedies and are always willing to watch them out. So here is a list of 25 romantic comedies 2012 that can easily stir you with their interesting stories and endearing performances. Have a look.
Moonrise Kingdom



How childhood love between two like-minded individuals wades through the twists and turns of time is the theme of the movie Moonrise Kingdom. Full of adventure and comedy, the film was a huge hit and loved by adults and old alike.
This Means War



This is War is a romantic comedy movie that stars Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, and Tom Hard. Two CIA agents who are also best friends are dating the same girl. The three are embroiled in a love triangle which takes them through different events. The end of the movie is interesting and the DVD release has two very different alternate endings. Both of them are interesting and would provide you with a new insight on the philosophy of love.
The Vow



Based on the true love story of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, The Vow is not only one of the best romantic movies of 2012, it is also an evergreen favorite of people for all times. The film stars Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams. The plot is about the memory loss of the wife who fails to remember her husband but the husband’s faith in his love and fate keeps them together. In the end, the wife finds her marriage vows written on a menu card and everything automatically comes back on track.
The-Words



What happens when a struggling writer chances upon a manuscript written by someone else and becomes famous through it? Does he tell the truth to his beloved wife? Does she forgive him? Watch out The Words for its interesting plot and lovely message delivered at the end of the movie in a lovely manner.
Celeste & Jesse Forever



Love has many shades and perhaps selfishness and impatience are also one of them. The heroine of Celeste & Jesse Forever realizes this but it is too late. So, she moves on and signs the divorce paper with her husband on a reconciliatory note. This romantic comedy is a must-watch for couples as it has a very nice and important message hidden inside it.
Hope Springs



Hope Springs is all about a childless couple who go to a counselor to bring back the lost spark in their marriage. After a string of successful and failed attempts, they end up making love and their relationship takes on a new start. The film is notable for the excellent performances of the great Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carrel.
To Rome with Love



Four stories are woven together in a single film. Each different from the other but equally interesting, To Rome with Love is directed by the great Woody Allen. He also stars in one of the stories. If you like watching movies with multiple stories, this romantic comedy would definitely suit your taste.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower



This romantic comedy is based on the popular novel by the same name. Starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller, the movie is about the love dilemmas of youngsters and how they come to terms with their own loss and reconcile with their loved ones.



Bachelorette



Adapted from her play by the same name, Bachelorette is directed by Leslye Headland. The movie is about three troubled women who reunite for the wedding of a friend. They indulge in all kinds of adventures and misadventures but everything settles down to a happy ending at last. Women would love this romantic comedy for it portrays their desires and situation in a cool way.
2 Days In New York



Interesting plot, frank humor and fine acting are the things that make 2 Days in New York, one of the best romantic comedies of 2012. The film stars Chris Rock and Julie Delpy in the main lead and is a sequel to 2 Days in Paris.
What To Expect When You’re Expecting Nothing



The movie is about five pregnant women and their peculiar situations. The story is interesting and delivers more laughs than you can expect. So, watch it out whether you are expecting or not.
Any Questions For Ben



Any Questions For Ben is an Australian comedy movie that is also preachy but in an interesting way. Starring Josh Lawson, Rachael Taylor, Felicity Ward, Daniel Henshall and Christian Clark, the movie gives you a good take on introspection as you go about pursuing your career and eluding important questions.
Ruby Sparks



Ruby Sparks is the work of the same director who gave us the wonderful movie Little Miss Sunshine. It stars Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan and Elliott Gould in lead roles. The film’s story is pretty interesting as it is about an anxious novelist whose fictional character has come to life. The tale takes different shades as the story follows on.
The Five-Year Engagement



What would happen to a relationship if the engagement of a couple is continuously extended? Sounds interesting, isn’t it? Well, The Five-Year Engagement starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt in lead roles is based on this very premise.
Pitch Perfect



With an ensemble cast of Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Ester Dean, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee, Ben Platt, Adam DeVine, John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks, Pitch Perfect is a musical comedy film. With various characters and their different stories, the movie holds your attention and interest throughout its length.
Think Like a Man



Based on Steve Harvey’s book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man; the movie has four stories about four couples. The women are reading this book and when their husbands get to know about it, they decide to play their own games. Now you can well imagine what interesting drama would follow.



Silver Linings Playbook



This is another romantic comedy of 2012 based on a novel. Adapted from The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick, the movie stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in lead roles. Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, Anupam Kher and Julia Stiles are in supporting roles. The story is about a man with a psychiatric disorder who is determined to win back his wife at all costs. It received 8 Academy Award nominations and is notable for being the first film since 1981 to be nominated for the four acting categories.
To The Wonder



This romantic drama art film stars Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko, Rachel McAdams and Javier Bardem. It is about the love story of an American and a Ukrainian divorcee. The movie received huge critical acclaim and is also notable for being the last review subject of the great film critic Roger Ebert.
The First Time



The First Time is about feeling how it feels when you fall in love for the first time. A teenage boy and girl find instant connection with each other when they get to know that their respective love interests do not care for them. The film is a teenage romantic comedy and if you are also a lovelorn soul who is seeking love on the wrong front, it is sure to appeal you.
Playing for Keeps



Starring Gerard Butler with Jessica Biel, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman and Judy Greer, Playing for Keeps is a movie that tells a sorry tale in an interesting way. Nothing is going right for the main protagonist who is a former professional football player but things change. To know about the change, you need to watch this movie.
Much Ado About Nothing



This is a modern take on the play of the great Shakespeare. It is a classic romantic comedy that depicts the perception of a pair of lovers about romance. If you love drama and have a thing for adaption of plays into movies, you will be really impressed with its modern version.
Good Deeds



Directed by and starring Tyler Perry, Good Deeds is nice romantic comedy with a sweet message. In our zeal to make our career and grow rich we often forget about our love life and other such things that matter. The film tells you about this very thing in a soft, subtle and interesting way.
Friends With Kids



Can you still be friends with someone with whom you decide to have kids? Is it possible to retain the platonic essence of your relationship even when you have gotten physical and have kids? Do you think that children ruin a romantic relationship when a couple get married and decide to become man and wife? Friends with Kids is a movie that searches answers to these very questions in an entertaining way.
Family Way



The original title of the movie was Alles is Familie. It is about the aspirations and feelings of different members of the De Roover family who are in search of happiness. Their lives have come to a point of no return and they have to make crucial choices. The plot is riveting and would surely entertain you because all of us have a family and we can easily identify with its characters.
The Giant Mechanical Man



Written and directed by Lee Kirk, The Giant Mechanical Man is an offbeat romantic comedy film that tells the love story of a street performer and a zoo worker.





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9 Famous Movies Based on Real Story

When it comes to film, relating to a character is something that viewers really enjoy, and it is generally something that makes the film that much better for the viewer. So, when a viewer can relate to a film, that is based on real life events and stories, it brings them even closer to the cast of characters, as the story is related to real life events that occurred, in the writer’s (producers, developers, etc) life. These are 9 famous movies based on real story, that you may want to check out, for inspiration, for a laugh, or just to watch someone else, who has gone through similar situations you have in life.

1. Into the Wild -

This film follows the life of Christopher McCandless, an Emory graduate, who was a top athlete, and top student, at this top rated university. Upon graduating, he takes the $24,000 he has in savings, and donates it to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska. Along the way he ends up meeting many characters, which not only give him support, but shape his future life.

2. The Pianist -

The film is based in the Warsaw Ghetto, during WW2. It is based on the life of a Polish – Jewish musician, trying to survive during the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto. After witnessing persecution of the Polish workforce, at the hands of the Nazis, Oskar Schindler fears what will become of the workforce, and life in the area he lives in. By escaping deportation, and living in the Ghetto, living in a restricted area during this troublesome period.

3. Schindler’s List -

Oskar Schindler, becomes concerned for the life he, and the Jewish workforce will live, during the WW2 period. He saves 1200 Jews during the holocaust, and works with his people to try to escape persecution, defeat by Nazi forces, and a troubling life in the ghetto communities. The story chronicles Schindler’s desire to help nearly 1200 Jews escape Auschwitz concentration camp.

4. Born on the 4th of July -

Based on the story of Ron Kovic, a paralyzed Vietnam vet, the story details how he becomes an anti-war proponent, and fights to teach people pro-rights activist beliefs. This turn is made due to the fact that Kovic feels he was betrayed by the country he fought and served for, upon his return home from war.

5. A Beautiful Mind -

The story is about John Nash, who is the most famous schizophrenic mathematician of all time, and is a Nobel Prize winner, suffering from this condition. Upon accepting a secret job in cryptography, his life and all the events that seem to occur afterwards, seem to take a turn in the wrong direction, and a turn for the worse over time.

6. The Insider -

Jeffrey Wigand, who is a famous and professional research chemist, decides to do a show for “60 Minutes,” about the realities of the big tobacco industry, and exposes the dirty secrets that take place in the industry. After standing up for and detailing what is wrong with the industry, he is attacked by industry and professional colleagues at his level.

7. October Sky -

Homer Hickman, who is a coal miner’s son, became inspired by the launch of the original Sputnik. Although he went against his father’s wishes, he took up a career and studies in rocketry. With a background in writing, having been a Vietnam vet, and a former NASA engineer, the story discusses the path he took, and where he ended up.

8. Goodfellas -

This story details the mob mentality, and focuses on Henry Hill (based on the story of Nicholas Pillegi), and his group of friends, that work their way up the hierarchy rankings in the mob, to become top mob bosses. Struggling with the success of his two friends, Henry has to decide whether he will take them out, to find his way to the top as a mob leader.

9. Catch Me if You Can -

Frank Abagnale Jr., was a con-artist, who prior to his 19th birthday, conned millions of dollars from the US government (over $2.5 million, in 26 countries). Posing as a pilot for Pan American, posing as a doctor, and as a lawyer, he becomes the most wanted fugitive by the FBI. Upon finally being caught, he later works with the FBI, to help prevent fraud and similar check fraud.

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