‘The Town That Dreaded Sundown’ True Story Explored in Bloody Disgusting’s Podcast “Insidious Inspirations”

As the audience sat in a Texarkana movie theater on December 17, 1976, listening to the click of the projector and the anxious breathing of their fellow filmgoers, they were treated to a chilling introduction. The text that preceded the horrors sure to follow promised: “the incredible story you are about to see is true, […]

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Vampire of Sacramento: ‘Martin’ True Story Explored in Bloody Disgusting’s Podcast “Insidious Inspirations”

When you think of the late filmmaker George A. Romero, it’s likely that only one fictional monster comes to mind: Zombies. Through his seminal Living Dead series, starting with Night of the Living Dead in 1968, Romero reshaped the way we look at these flesh-eating revenants. But his zombie movies weren’t the only time he […]

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The Bell Witch True Story Explored in Bloody Disgusting’s Podcast “Insidious Inspirations”

This is the story of The Bell Witch. The true story. In 2005, Sissy Spacek, famous for her brilliant, blood-soaked performance in DePalma’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie, returned to the world of horror cinema with An American Haunting. The film was written and directed by Courtney Solomon and boasted an all-star cast including Donald […]

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‘The Hills Have Eyes’ True Story Explored in Bloody Disgusting’s Podcast “Insidious Inspirations”

This is the true story of The Hills Have Eyes… In 1974, Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre shocked the world with its family of cannibalistic killers lurking in rural Texas. A few years later, in 1977, horror legend Wes Craven released The Hills Have Eyes, a film about a brutal struggle […]

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‘Amityville Horror’ True Story Explored in Bloody Disgusting’s Podcast “Insidious Inspirations”

Amityville is a small, unassuming village in New York that rests along the water, enjoying beautiful views, lovely beaches, and a reputation as the “friendly bay village.” If you walked through Amityville without knowing much about it, you would never imagine it could be the home to a brutal murder, and one of the most […]

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‘The Conjuring 3’ True Story Explored in Bloody Disgusting’s Podcast “Insidious Inspirations”

This is the horrifying true story behind The Conjuring 3… Following the popularity of the first two movies, The Conjuring Universe exploded with new entries, including Annabelle: Creation, The Nun, The Curse of La Llorona, and Annabelle Comes Home. However, it wasn’t until 2021, five years after The Conjuring 2 release, that we finally got […]

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‘The Conjuring 2’ True Story Explored in Bloody Disgusting’s Podcast “Insidious Inspirations”

This is the true story of The Conjuring 2… The Conjuring, directed by James Wan and written by Chad and Carey W. Hayes, was a runaway success. Made for a budget of $20 million, the film grossed over $319 million worldwide. It was a critical success as well as a financial one, earning multiple Fangoria […]

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‘The Conjuring’: The True Story Explored in Bloody Disgusting’s Podcast “Insidious Inspirations”

In December of 1970, Rodger and Carolyn Perron bought The Old Arnold Estate, a ten-bedroom farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island. Built in 1736, the house sat on a vast, picturesque 200 acres of land, with plenty of space for the large family, consisting of Rodger, Carolyn, and their five daughters. It was beautiful and quiet, […]

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Chucky: The True Story Explored in Bloody Disgusting’s New Podcast “Insidious Inspirations”

In 1988, adults and children alike were introduced to the terror of Chucky the killer doll with the release of Child’s Play. Directed by Tom Holland (no, not that one) and written by Holland, Don Mancini, and John Lafia, the supernatural slasher film tells the story of a widowed mother who inadvertently gifts her son […]

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Hannibal Lecter: The True Story – Bloody Disgusting Launches the ‘Insidious Inspirations’ Podcast!

Today, Bloody Disgusting launched its inaugural true-crime podcast, Insidious Inspirations! Created by Pacific S. Obadiah (SCP Archives, Margaret’s Garden) and hosted by Nichole Goodnight (The NoSleep Podcast, SCP Archives), this show will dive into the true stories, urban legends, and mythical monsters that inspired our favorite horror movies! The first episode uncovers the chilling and […]

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