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'GTA 6' Hacker Sentenced

‘GTA 6’ Hacker Sentenced

When Rockstar Games revealed the trailer for the long-awaited next installment to their “Grand Theft Auto” franchise, Grand Theft Auto 6, the news was met with great hype but also met with no one being surprised as the game’s trailer was leaked onto the internet, much to Rockstar Games’ horror. But justice has been delivered to the hacker who performed the deed, and it was not too hard for authorities to track the hacker down, as he was already in custody at the time of the hack! The 18-year-old hacker, who was part of an organized cybercrime group, was in custody and was awaiting trial for hacking Nvidia (a software company) and BT/EE (a broadband and mobile provider in the UK), he hacked into Rockstar Games with only an Amazon firestick, the hotel’s TV, and his cell phone, as his laptop was confiscated. The hacker and the group he was a part of have hacked into large corporate entities and

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Dec 22, 2023
Review: True Story Inspired Film 'Society of the Snow' Is a Must See

Survival and Desperation: Society of the Snow Lands on Netflix

On October 13, 1972, flight 571, carrying a rugby team and their guests, crashed in the Andes Mountains, leading to one of the most harrowing survival stories in history. This January, Netflix brings this true-life tale to the screen with Society of the Snow, directed by the acclaimed filmmaker J.A. Bayona, known for his chilling films like The Orphanage. Society of the Snow promises a gripping, emotional experience that plays out amongst stunning views. It stars a talented ensemble cast including Enzo Vogrincic Roldán, Matías Recalt, Agustín Pardella, Tomas Wolf, Diego Vegezzi, Esteban Kukuriczka, and Francisco Romero, as the survivors who must fight for their lives in the brutal and unforgiving environment. This isn’t the first time the story of the Andes crash survivors has been told on screen. The 1993 film Alive, based on Piers Paul Read’s book of the same name, remains a powerful and moving account of their ordeal. However, Society of the Snow promises to offer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2023
MGM+ Announces New True-Crime Docuseries "The Wonderland Murders"

MGM+ Announces New True-Crime Docuseries “The Wonderland Murders”

Based on the hit Audible exclusive podcast by Michael Connelly (Bosch; The Lincoln Lawyer) and directed by Alison Ellwood (San Francisco Sounds, Laurel Canyon), the four-part docuseries “The Wonderland Murders & The Secret History of Hollywood“ (working title) will delve into the infamous 1980s Los Angeles mass murder. MGM+ announced today it has greenlit the true-crime docuseries based on Michael Connelly’s (Bosch; The Lincoln Lawyer) hit Audible podcast of the same name. Directed by Alison Ellwood (San Francisco Sounds, Laurel Canyon), the four-episode docuseries will be the definitive examination of the infamous Wonderland murder case in 1980s Los Angeles. “The Wonderland Murders & the Secret History of Hollywood” was released exclusively on Audible as a limited documentary podcast series, and audiences have spent 150,000 hours listening to Connelly’s riveting investigation. On July 1, 1981, four people were discovered severely beaten to death in a suburban home in Laurel Canyon on Wonderland Avenue. The murders’ aftermath spans two decades and reaches

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2023
Six True Crimes That Happened On Halloween

Six True Crimes That Happened On Halloween

Halloween is a day when ghosts and ghouls come out to play, and danger lurks around every corner. There is a horde of legends and stories that serve as cautionary tales, such as keeping a Jack-O-Lantern lit, giving out candy, not disrespecting the dead, and parents checking to ensure sweets aren’t tainted or contain razor blades or needles. There’s a reason for all that: demented villains have committed horrific crimes on Halloween. And we’ve got a list. Here are six true crimes committed on our favorite holiday. The Real Candy Man On Halloween in 1974, Ronald Clark O’Bryan earned the title “The Candy Man.” Why? Because O’Bryan poisoned pixie sticks and handed them out to five trick ‘r treaters, two being his own children. His eight-year-old son Timothy was the only one to eat the sugary treat laced with potassium cyanide. Timothy was dead within the hour. The death sent their hometown in Texas into a panic that spread across

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 31, 2023
"It's Feeding Time" In The New Clip From True Crime Inspired Horror-Thriller 'Squealer'

“It’s Feeding Time” In The New Clip From True Crime Inspired Horror-Thriller ‘Squealer’

A serial killer is on the loose in the upcoming, true story-inspired horror-thriller Squealer, based on the story of serial killer Robert Pickton. Today, Lionsgate has released a new clip titled “Feeding Time,” featuring Theo Rossi, Kate Moennig, and Ronnie Gene Blevins as “Squealer.” This intense film, directed by Andy Armstrong, who penned the script along with Danielle Burgio, also stars Tyrese Gibson, Wes Chatham, Kate Moennig, Ronnie Gene Bevans, and Danielle Burgio. “When young women start disappearing in a small town, a police officer and a street-smart social worker follow clues to a remote pig farm, where they discover the local butcher has been bringing his work home. Enter the world of a serial killer and experience the bloodcurdling horror of a film that’s bound to take your breath away.” Squealer is rated “R” for intense violence, gore, drug use, graphic nudity, sexual material, and language. It slashes its way into theaters, onto Digital and On Demand on November

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 26, 2023
True Crime Film 'Pig Killer' Sees Jake Busey Play A Serial Killer

True Crime Film ‘Pig Killer’ Sees Jake Busey Play A Serial Killer

Breaking Glass Pictures will soon unleash the true-crime horror-thriller Pig Killer, a spine-chilling and thought-provoking film written and directed by Chad Ferrin (Night Caller). The film is set to captivate audiences with its gripping narrative based on the horrifying true story of Robert’ Willy’ Pickton, played by Jake Busey (Starship Troopers), the infamous pig farmer whose sinister crimes sent shockwaves through the world. The film takes audiences on an unflinching journey into the darkest recesses of human depravity, as it graphically depicts Pickton’s felonious farmhouse, a chamber of rape, torture, slaughter, and dismemberment of almost fifty women. With his enigmatic companion, a herculean hog named Balthazar, by his side, Willy and his menacing ensemble of colorful cohorts held Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in a grip of terror for nearly two decades until his arrest in 2002 brought to light one of the most twisted series of murders Canada has ever seen. Jake Busey stars alongside Bai Ling (The Crow), Lew Temple

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 25, 2023
"It's Feeding Time" In The New Clip From True Crime Inspired Horror-Thriller 'Squealer'

True Crime Horror-Thriller ‘Squealer’ Gets Brutal Red Band Trailer

A serial killer is on the loose in the upcoming, true story-inspired horror-thriller Squealer, starring Tyrese Gibson (The Fast and the Furious franchise) and Theo Rossi (“Sons of Anarchy”). Today, Lionsgate has released the new Red Band trailer that’s brutal as hell. Directed by Andy Armstrong, who penned the script along with Danielle Burgio, this intense film also stars Wes Chatham, Kate Moennig, Ronnie Gene Bevans, and Danielle Burgio. “When young women start disappearing in a small town, a police officer and a street-smart social worker follow clues to a remote pig farm, where they discover the local butcher has been bringing his work home. Enter the world of a serial killer and experience for yourself the bloodcurdling horror of a film that’s bound to take your breath away.” Squealer is rated “R” for strong violence and gore, as well as drug use, graphic nudity, sexual material and language. It slashes its way into theaters, on Digital, and On Demand

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 10, 2023
'The Man In The White Van' Stalks A Girl In Upcoming True Crime Thriller

‘The Man In The White Van’ Stalks A Girl In Upcoming True Crime Thriller

In a quaint little town in 1974 Florida, an ominous white van stalks a young girl, while her parents’ skepticism leads to a terrifying Halloween nightmare in The Man in the White Van. Inspired by a true story, the film delves into the eerie underbelly of a seemingly idyllic and follows the harrowing experience of young Annie Williams, a spirited girl whose carefree existence is turned upside down as she becomes stalked by an ominous man in a white van. The tranquility of Annie’s world begins to crumble as the menacing white van inches closer and closer. As her parents’ skepticism increasingly grows, Annie finds herself isolated, and on Halloween night, her worst fears materialize into a full-blown nightmare as she gets abducted. Warren Skeels makes his directorial debut with The Man in the White Van, a gripping tale of terror, paranoia, and the darkness that lurks beneath the surface. Based on actual events of the serial killer Billy Mansfield

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2023
Trailer For John Carpenter's New Series "Suburban Screams" Teases True Terrifying Tales

Trailer For John Carpenter’s New Series “Suburban Screams” Teases True Terrifying Tales

John Carpenter’s “Suburban Screams,” the new series from the mind of the legendary horror director, writer, and producer, is heading your way just in time for Halloween. The new trailer for the unscripted series teases terrifying true tales that will make your blood run cold. The new six-episode series will explore terrifying true tales of terror that took place in seemingly perfect American hometowns. Each episode will delve into the monstrous evil that lurks beneath the surface of friendly suburbia through the lens of one frightful tale. In addition to firsthand accounts, the episodes will include cinematic reenactments, personal archives, and historic town press coverage. John Carpenter, the mastermind behind classic horror films like Halloween, The Fog, and The Thing, produces alongside Sandy King, Tony DiSanto, showrunner Jordan Roberts, Patrick Smith, and Andy Portnoy. In addition to composing the series’ theme music, Carpenter returns to the director’s chair for an episode. Other episodes are directed by Jordan Roberts, Michelle Latimer,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2023
The Most Shocking Casino Crime Story Ever

The Most Shocking Casino Crime Story Ever

Crime, gambling, and casinos not on Gamstop are a combination that has always worked well together in world history and is still a hot topic in Hollywood. We all know movies like Ocean’s Eleven, where an all-star movie cast led by George Clooney and Brad Pitt pull off a successful robbery at the well-known casinos MGM Grand, Bellagio, and Mirage in Las Vegas. If we look back in history, we cannot ignore the time of Prohibition in the American 1920s. The mafia then controlled so-called “speakeasies” – secret pubs where people drank and gambled. Gambling online at non-GamStop casinos or offline in Las Vegas has probably never been as intertwined as they were back then! The Most Exciting True Non-GamStop Casinos Crime Story Of course, stories like Ocean’s Eleven are purely fictional – and many stories from Al Capone’s time are, of course, true. There are, therefore some historical, epic stories about crime and casinos in history. We have selected

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 11, 2023

More from True Story

'GTA 6' Hacker Sentenced

‘GTA 6’ Hacker Sentenced

When Rockstar Games revealed the trailer for the long-awaited next installment to their “Grand Theft Auto” franchise, Grand Theft Auto 6, the news was met with great hype but also met with no one being surprised as the game’s trailer was leaked onto the internet, much to Rockstar Games’ horror. But justice has been delivered to the hacker who performed the deed, and it was not too hard for authorities to track the hacker down, as he was already in custody at the time of the hack! The 18-year-old hacker, who was part of an organized cybercrime group, was in custody and was awaiting trial for hacking Nvidia (a software company) and BT/EE (a broadband and mobile provider in the UK), he hacked into Rockstar Games with only an Amazon firestick, the hotel’s TV, and his cell phone, as his laptop was confiscated. The hacker and the group he was a part of have hacked into large corporate entities and

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Dec 22, 2023
Review: True Story Inspired Film 'Society of the Snow' Is a Must See

Survival and Desperation: Society of the Snow Lands on Netflix

On October 13, 1972, flight 571, carrying a rugby team and their guests, crashed in the Andes Mountains, leading to one of the most harrowing survival stories in history. This January, Netflix brings this true-life tale to the screen with Society of the Snow, directed by the acclaimed filmmaker J.A. Bayona, known for his chilling films like The Orphanage. Society of the Snow promises a gripping, emotional experience that plays out amongst stunning views. It stars a talented ensemble cast including Enzo Vogrincic Roldán, Matías Recalt, Agustín Pardella, Tomas Wolf, Diego Vegezzi, Esteban Kukuriczka, and Francisco Romero, as the survivors who must fight for their lives in the brutal and unforgiving environment. This isn’t the first time the story of the Andes crash survivors has been told on screen. The 1993 film Alive, based on Piers Paul Read’s book of the same name, remains a powerful and moving account of their ordeal. However, Society of the Snow promises to offer

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2023
MGM+ Announces New True-Crime Docuseries "The Wonderland Murders"

MGM+ Announces New True-Crime Docuseries “The Wonderland Murders”

Based on the hit Audible exclusive podcast by Michael Connelly (Bosch; The Lincoln Lawyer) and directed by Alison Ellwood (San Francisco Sounds, Laurel Canyon), the four-part docuseries “The Wonderland Murders & The Secret History of Hollywood“ (working title) will delve into the infamous 1980s Los Angeles mass murder. MGM+ announced today it has greenlit the true-crime docuseries based on Michael Connelly’s (Bosch; The Lincoln Lawyer) hit Audible podcast of the same name. Directed by Alison Ellwood (San Francisco Sounds, Laurel Canyon), the four-episode docuseries will be the definitive examination of the infamous Wonderland murder case in 1980s Los Angeles. “The Wonderland Murders & the Secret History of Hollywood” was released exclusively on Audible as a limited documentary podcast series, and audiences have spent 150,000 hours listening to Connelly’s riveting investigation. On July 1, 1981, four people were discovered severely beaten to death in a suburban home in Laurel Canyon on Wonderland Avenue. The murders’ aftermath spans two decades and reaches

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2023
Six True Crimes That Happened On Halloween

Six True Crimes That Happened On Halloween

Halloween is a day when ghosts and ghouls come out to play, and danger lurks around every corner. There is a horde of legends and stories that serve as cautionary tales, such as keeping a Jack-O-Lantern lit, giving out candy, not disrespecting the dead, and parents checking to ensure sweets aren’t tainted or contain razor blades or needles. There’s a reason for all that: demented villains have committed horrific crimes on Halloween. And we’ve got a list. Here are six true crimes committed on our favorite holiday. The Real Candy Man On Halloween in 1974, Ronald Clark O’Bryan earned the title “The Candy Man.” Why? Because O’Bryan poisoned pixie sticks and handed them out to five trick ‘r treaters, two being his own children. His eight-year-old son Timothy was the only one to eat the sugary treat laced with potassium cyanide. Timothy was dead within the hour. The death sent their hometown in Texas into a panic that spread across

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 31, 2023
"It's Feeding Time" In The New Clip From True Crime Inspired Horror-Thriller 'Squealer'

“It’s Feeding Time” In The New Clip From True Crime Inspired Horror-Thriller ‘Squealer’

A serial killer is on the loose in the upcoming, true story-inspired horror-thriller Squealer, based on the story of serial killer Robert Pickton. Today, Lionsgate has released a new clip titled “Feeding Time,” featuring Theo Rossi, Kate Moennig, and Ronnie Gene Blevins as “Squealer.” This intense film, directed by Andy Armstrong, who penned the script along with Danielle Burgio, also stars Tyrese Gibson, Wes Chatham, Kate Moennig, Ronnie Gene Bevans, and Danielle Burgio. “When young women start disappearing in a small town, a police officer and a street-smart social worker follow clues to a remote pig farm, where they discover the local butcher has been bringing his work home. Enter the world of a serial killer and experience the bloodcurdling horror of a film that’s bound to take your breath away.” Squealer is rated “R” for intense violence, gore, drug use, graphic nudity, sexual material, and language. It slashes its way into theaters, onto Digital and On Demand on November

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 26, 2023
True Crime Film 'Pig Killer' Sees Jake Busey Play A Serial Killer

True Crime Film ‘Pig Killer’ Sees Jake Busey Play A Serial Killer

Breaking Glass Pictures will soon unleash the true-crime horror-thriller Pig Killer, a spine-chilling and thought-provoking film written and directed by Chad Ferrin (Night Caller). The film is set to captivate audiences with its gripping narrative based on the horrifying true story of Robert’ Willy’ Pickton, played by Jake Busey (Starship Troopers), the infamous pig farmer whose sinister crimes sent shockwaves through the world. The film takes audiences on an unflinching journey into the darkest recesses of human depravity, as it graphically depicts Pickton’s felonious farmhouse, a chamber of rape, torture, slaughter, and dismemberment of almost fifty women. With his enigmatic companion, a herculean hog named Balthazar, by his side, Willy and his menacing ensemble of colorful cohorts held Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in a grip of terror for nearly two decades until his arrest in 2002 brought to light one of the most twisted series of murders Canada has ever seen. Jake Busey stars alongside Bai Ling (The Crow), Lew Temple

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 25, 2023
"It's Feeding Time" In The New Clip From True Crime Inspired Horror-Thriller 'Squealer'

True Crime Horror-Thriller ‘Squealer’ Gets Brutal Red Band Trailer

A serial killer is on the loose in the upcoming, true story-inspired horror-thriller Squealer, starring Tyrese Gibson (The Fast and the Furious franchise) and Theo Rossi (“Sons of Anarchy”). Today, Lionsgate has released the new Red Band trailer that’s brutal as hell. Directed by Andy Armstrong, who penned the script along with Danielle Burgio, this intense film also stars Wes Chatham, Kate Moennig, Ronnie Gene Bevans, and Danielle Burgio. “When young women start disappearing in a small town, a police officer and a street-smart social worker follow clues to a remote pig farm, where they discover the local butcher has been bringing his work home. Enter the world of a serial killer and experience for yourself the bloodcurdling horror of a film that’s bound to take your breath away.” Squealer is rated “R” for strong violence and gore, as well as drug use, graphic nudity, sexual material and language. It slashes its way into theaters, on Digital, and On Demand

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 10, 2023
'The Man In The White Van' Stalks A Girl In Upcoming True Crime Thriller

‘The Man In The White Van’ Stalks A Girl In Upcoming True Crime Thriller

In a quaint little town in 1974 Florida, an ominous white van stalks a young girl, while her parents’ skepticism leads to a terrifying Halloween nightmare in The Man in the White Van. Inspired by a true story, the film delves into the eerie underbelly of a seemingly idyllic and follows the harrowing experience of young Annie Williams, a spirited girl whose carefree existence is turned upside down as she becomes stalked by an ominous man in a white van. The tranquility of Annie’s world begins to crumble as the menacing white van inches closer and closer. As her parents’ skepticism increasingly grows, Annie finds herself isolated, and on Halloween night, her worst fears materialize into a full-blown nightmare as she gets abducted. Warren Skeels makes his directorial debut with The Man in the White Van, a gripping tale of terror, paranoia, and the darkness that lurks beneath the surface. Based on actual events of the serial killer Billy Mansfield

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2023
Trailer For John Carpenter's New Series "Suburban Screams" Teases True Terrifying Tales

Trailer For John Carpenter’s New Series “Suburban Screams” Teases True Terrifying Tales

John Carpenter’s “Suburban Screams,” the new series from the mind of the legendary horror director, writer, and producer, is heading your way just in time for Halloween. The new trailer for the unscripted series teases terrifying true tales that will make your blood run cold. The new six-episode series will explore terrifying true tales of terror that took place in seemingly perfect American hometowns. Each episode will delve into the monstrous evil that lurks beneath the surface of friendly suburbia through the lens of one frightful tale. In addition to firsthand accounts, the episodes will include cinematic reenactments, personal archives, and historic town press coverage. John Carpenter, the mastermind behind classic horror films like Halloween, The Fog, and The Thing, produces alongside Sandy King, Tony DiSanto, showrunner Jordan Roberts, Patrick Smith, and Andy Portnoy. In addition to composing the series’ theme music, Carpenter returns to the director’s chair for an episode. Other episodes are directed by Jordan Roberts, Michelle Latimer,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2023
The Most Shocking Casino Crime Story Ever

The Most Shocking Casino Crime Story Ever

Crime, gambling, and casinos not on Gamstop are a combination that has always worked well together in world history and is still a hot topic in Hollywood. We all know movies like Ocean’s Eleven, where an all-star movie cast led by George Clooney and Brad Pitt pull off a successful robbery at the well-known casinos MGM Grand, Bellagio, and Mirage in Las Vegas. If we look back in history, we cannot ignore the time of Prohibition in the American 1920s. The mafia then controlled so-called “speakeasies” – secret pubs where people drank and gambled. Gambling online at non-GamStop casinos or offline in Las Vegas has probably never been as intertwined as they were back then! The Most Exciting True Non-GamStop Casinos Crime Story Of course, stories like Ocean’s Eleven are purely fictional – and many stories from Al Capone’s time are, of course, true. There are, therefore some historical, epic stories about crime and casinos in history. We have selected

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Aug 11, 2023
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