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True crime cases with a horror edge — investigations, disappearances and the documentaries that cover them.
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Today, Apple unveiled a first look and the premiere date for “Black Bird,” a gritty, suspenseful six-episode psychological thriller developed and executive produced by Dennis Lehane. Set to premiere globally with the first two episodes on Friday, July 8, 2022, on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday. The series is adapted from the true-crime memoir “In With The Devil: A Fallen Hero, A Serial Killer, and A Dangerous Bargain for Redemption” by James Keene and Hillel Levin, based on Keene’s own experiences. Inspired by actual events, centers on a high school football hero, decorated policeman’s son, and convicted drug dealer Jimmy Keene (Taron Egerton) who is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum-security prison. He is given the choice of a lifetime — enter a maximum-security prison for the criminally insane and befriend suspected serial killer Larry Hall (Paul Walter Hauser), or stay where he is and serve his full sentence with no possibility of parole.
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True crime movies and series are everywhere these days (not that we are complaining). HBO Max is delving into the death of Kathleen Peterson in their new series “The Staircase.” Starring Toni Collette (Hereditary) and Colin Firth (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), the series examines the true story of novelist Michael Peterson who was accused of killing his wife in December of 2001, a story that captivated the world. Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohen (“American Crime Story”) serve as showrunners for the series that features three timelines, the days leading up to Kathleen’s death, the direct aftermath, and the present day. “The Staircase” also stars Rosemarie DeWitt as Kathleen’s grieving sister Candace, Parker Posey as prosecutor Freda, the Peterson children are played by Sophie Turner, Dane DeHaan, and Odessa Young. Joel McKinnon Miller also stars. On December 9th, 2001 in Durham, North Carolina, Kathleen Peterson’s life was ended. According to the 911 call, she was found by her husband Michael Peterson
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It’s been said that every person comes in contact with at least one serial killer in their life without knowing it. Here’s another frightening fact, at least 20 to 60 serial killers are operating at any given time in the US which may leave you wanting to constantly look over your shoulder. Here’s a list of four unidentified serial killers that remain free, still hunting and killing their prey. Warning: Graphic Content! The first killer’s hunting ground is in Long Island, New York, and odds are, you’ve heard his name given by the press, “The Long Island Serial Killer.” With a body count of at least 16, it’s believed that he took his first victim in 1996, but recent updates have connected the unknown killer to other victims from as far back as the early 1980s. Most of “The Long Island Serial Killer’s” victims have been sex workers that have advertised their services on Craigslist. Usually, after murdering the women
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In the first trailer for Hulu‘s new true series “Candy,” Jessica Biel has transformed into an 80’s housewife turned ax murderer, Candy Montgomery, who seemed like the perfect wife and mother, until she snapped. The next image shows Biel as Candy sitting with friend Betty Gore, played by Melanie Lynskey, who would eventually fall victim to Candy, being hit 41 times with an ax. The series is an adaptation of Jim Atkinson and John Bloom‘s nonfiction book, Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs, which chronicles Candy’s life, affair, and crimes. According to Hulu, “Candy Montgomery is a 1980s housewife and mother who did everything right — good husband, two kids, nice house, even the careful planning and execution of transgressions — but when the pressure of conformity builds within her, her actions scream for just a bit of freedom. With deadly results.” Pablo Schreiber and Timothy Simons also star in the upcoming limited
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Discovery is in the final stages of acquiring Warner Media from AT&T. So, what does that mean? One thing that will come out of the deal is that eventually, Discovery+ and HBO Max will be combining into one massive service. Gunnar Wiedenfels, the chief financial officer of Discovery had this to say to Variety. “So right out of the gate, we’re working on getting the bundling approach ready, maybe a single sign-on, ingesting content into the other product, etc., so that we can start to get some benefits early on. But the main thrust is going to be harmonizing the technology platform. Building one very, very strong combined direct-to-consumer product and platform, that’s going to take a while.” HBO Max already hosts several channels on its service including TCM, DC, Adult Swim, and others. It would be fairly simple for HBO to just add more sections for Discovery properties such as the Travel Channel, HGTV, and the other 80 plus
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Blumhouse has two new series that you should definitely check out if you are a true crime fan, “The Thing About Pam,” and “Worst Roommate Ever,” which is currently number one on Netflix. The Thing About Pam, which premieres tonight on NBC, is produced by Blumhouse Television, NBC News Studios, and Big Picture Co. is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ’s conviction, although he insisted he didn’t kill her. He was later exonerated. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp. A thorough examination of the scheme was featured on several episodes of “Dateline NBC,” becoming one of the most popular topics to ever air on the hit NBC franchise. It also became the subject of a popular 2019 podcast, “The Thing About Pam,” which has been downloaded over 20 million times. The limited series, which will also air on Peacock
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When it comes to true crime, nothing is more heartbreaking than stories that involve children. The new documentary, The Missing Children, may very well be one of the most heartbreaking and infuriating true crime stories you’ll ever hear. Built in 1841, the “Mother’s Home” in Tuam, Ireland, was originally a workhouse for the poor until it was converted in 1925 into a place where unwed, pregnant women were sent by their families and priests because at the time an unwed pregnancy was the ultimate shame. These women were not allowed to keep their children, the babies were adopted out, or worse, they died. And many did die, sometimes only 1 out of 2 children would survive their stay. The Catholic Church’s facility was run by the order of Bon Secours Sisters, nuns trained as nurses who were reportedly cruel to both the mothers and the children and have been accused of abuse, both physical and mental. It’s also implied that
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From the mind of acclaimed director Tony Stone comes TED K– a cinematic journey into the tortured mind of The Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, who took the lives of three people and injured twenty-three others with a series of bombs. Deep in the American Rocky Mountains lived a man who sought refuge from modern society. His dark writings forewarned of a society ruled by technology. As the outside world encroached on his mountain sanctuary, he slowly became radicalized with rage. What began with small acts of sabotage, culminated with deadly bomb attacks, national media attention, and the largest manhunt in American history. Actor Sharlto Copley brings a dark intensity and unnerving intimacy to this chilling real-life portrait of America’s most notorious and enigmatic terrorist. TED K is a film about the American soul: dark, criminal, and fantastic. D.H. Lawrence said, “the essential American soul is hard, isolated, stoic, and a killer.” One man fits that description perfectly: UNABOMBER Theodore J. Kaczynski,
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ScoreG Productions and Super Channel have teamed up to release a new revealing three-part true-crime docuseries, Thunder: The Life and Death of Arturo Gatti, a chronicle of the original “blood and guts warrior” and his illustrious career with never-before-seen evidence surrounding his mysterious death. Arturo Gatti is one of the most remarkable yet heartbreaking stories that need to be told in an episodic documentary series. From the Italian neighborhood of St. Leonard in Montréal to the boxing rings of New Jersey, and his enormous success in Atlantic City, Thunder celebrates the life of this legendary throwback fighter in all his guts and glory. Many called him a “throwback fighter” or an “old school gladiator”. On July 11, 2009, while on vacation with his family in Brazil, Gatti was found dead in his hotel room of apparent suicide, at the age of 37. His wife, Amanda Rodriquez reportedly woke up to discover his body and repeatedly stated to police that she
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In August of 2018, Shannon Watts and her two young daughters disappeared without a trace. Everyone quickly turned their gaze to the picture-perfect life she shared with her husband Chris. But it all came crashing down when Chris made a shocking confession. The 33-year-old father and husband confessed that he had strangled his beautiful, pregnant wife and their two young daughters before disposing of their bodies at a remote worksite, shocking the nation. Now, a two-hour special, Suburban Nightmare: Chris Watts, will delve into the shocking crime in gripping detail through examining the Watt’s own social media posts, as well as news reports, crime scene photos, and archival materials. Those with intimate knowledge of the brutal killings, including investigators, friends of the family, psychologists, and social media experts, speak out in interviews and new experts weigh in on this devasting case and the term “family annihilator”—looking to give us answers to the question we were all asking ourselves, “why?” Watch
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Today, Apple unveiled a first look and the premiere date for “Black Bird,” a gritty, suspenseful six-episode psychological thriller developed and executive produced by Dennis Lehane. Set to premiere globally with the first two episodes on Friday, July 8, 2022, on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday. The series is adapted from the true-crime memoir “In With The Devil: A Fallen Hero, A Serial Killer, and A Dangerous Bargain for Redemption” by James Keene and Hillel Levin, based on Keene’s own experiences. Inspired by actual events, centers on a high school football hero, decorated policeman’s son, and convicted drug dealer Jimmy Keene (Taron Egerton) who is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum-security prison. He is given the choice of a lifetime — enter a maximum-security prison for the criminally insane and befriend suspected serial killer Larry Hall (Paul Walter Hauser), or stay where he is and serve his full sentence with no possibility of parole.
Continue reading →
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True crime movies and series are everywhere these days (not that we are complaining). HBO Max is delving into the death of Kathleen Peterson in their new series “The Staircase.” Starring Toni Collette (Hereditary) and Colin Firth (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), the series examines the true story of novelist Michael Peterson who was accused of killing his wife in December of 2001, a story that captivated the world. Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohen (“American Crime Story”) serve as showrunners for the series that features three timelines, the days leading up to Kathleen’s death, the direct aftermath, and the present day. “The Staircase” also stars Rosemarie DeWitt as Kathleen’s grieving sister Candace, Parker Posey as prosecutor Freda, the Peterson children are played by Sophie Turner, Dane DeHaan, and Odessa Young. Joel McKinnon Miller also stars. On December 9th, 2001 in Durham, North Carolina, Kathleen Peterson’s life was ended. According to the 911 call, she was found by her husband Michael Peterson
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It’s been said that every person comes in contact with at least one serial killer in their life without knowing it. Here’s another frightening fact, at least 20 to 60 serial killers are operating at any given time in the US which may leave you wanting to constantly look over your shoulder. Here’s a list of four unidentified serial killers that remain free, still hunting and killing their prey. Warning: Graphic Content! The first killer’s hunting ground is in Long Island, New York, and odds are, you’ve heard his name given by the press, “The Long Island Serial Killer.” With a body count of at least 16, it’s believed that he took his first victim in 1996, but recent updates have connected the unknown killer to other victims from as far back as the early 1980s. Most of “The Long Island Serial Killer’s” victims have been sex workers that have advertised their services on Craigslist. Usually, after murdering the women
Continue reading →
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In the first trailer for Hulu‘s new true series “Candy,” Jessica Biel has transformed into an 80’s housewife turned ax murderer, Candy Montgomery, who seemed like the perfect wife and mother, until she snapped. The next image shows Biel as Candy sitting with friend Betty Gore, played by Melanie Lynskey, who would eventually fall victim to Candy, being hit 41 times with an ax. The series is an adaptation of Jim Atkinson and John Bloom‘s nonfiction book, Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs, which chronicles Candy’s life, affair, and crimes. According to Hulu, “Candy Montgomery is a 1980s housewife and mother who did everything right — good husband, two kids, nice house, even the careful planning and execution of transgressions — but when the pressure of conformity builds within her, her actions scream for just a bit of freedom. With deadly results.” Pablo Schreiber and Timothy Simons also star in the upcoming limited
Continue reading →
HBO MaxMoviesNewsParanormalStreaming TVTrue Crime
Discovery is in the final stages of acquiring Warner Media from AT&T. So, what does that mean? One thing that will come out of the deal is that eventually, Discovery+ and HBO Max will be combining into one massive service. Gunnar Wiedenfels, the chief financial officer of Discovery had this to say to Variety. “So right out of the gate, we’re working on getting the bundling approach ready, maybe a single sign-on, ingesting content into the other product, etc., so that we can start to get some benefits early on. But the main thrust is going to be harmonizing the technology platform. Building one very, very strong combined direct-to-consumer product and platform, that’s going to take a while.” HBO Max already hosts several channels on its service including TCM, DC, Adult Swim, and others. It would be fairly simple for HBO to just add more sections for Discovery properties such as the Travel Channel, HGTV, and the other 80 plus
Continue reading →
NetflixNewsPeacockStreaming TVThrillerTrue CrimeTrue Story
Blumhouse has two new series that you should definitely check out if you are a true crime fan, “The Thing About Pam,” and “Worst Roommate Ever,” which is currently number one on Netflix. The Thing About Pam, which premieres tonight on NBC, is produced by Blumhouse Television, NBC News Studios, and Big Picture Co. is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ’s conviction, although he insisted he didn’t kill her. He was later exonerated. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp. A thorough examination of the scheme was featured on several episodes of “Dateline NBC,” becoming one of the most popular topics to ever air on the hit NBC franchise. It also became the subject of a popular 2019 podcast, “The Thing About Pam,” which has been downloaded over 20 million times. The limited series, which will also air on Peacock
Continue reading →
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When it comes to true crime, nothing is more heartbreaking than stories that involve children. The new documentary, The Missing Children, may very well be one of the most heartbreaking and infuriating true crime stories you’ll ever hear. Built in 1841, the “Mother’s Home” in Tuam, Ireland, was originally a workhouse for the poor until it was converted in 1925 into a place where unwed, pregnant women were sent by their families and priests because at the time an unwed pregnancy was the ultimate shame. These women were not allowed to keep their children, the babies were adopted out, or worse, they died. And many did die, sometimes only 1 out of 2 children would survive their stay. The Catholic Church’s facility was run by the order of Bon Secours Sisters, nuns trained as nurses who were reportedly cruel to both the mothers and the children and have been accused of abuse, both physical and mental. It’s also implied that
Continue reading →
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From the mind of acclaimed director Tony Stone comes TED K– a cinematic journey into the tortured mind of The Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, who took the lives of three people and injured twenty-three others with a series of bombs. Deep in the American Rocky Mountains lived a man who sought refuge from modern society. His dark writings forewarned of a society ruled by technology. As the outside world encroached on his mountain sanctuary, he slowly became radicalized with rage. What began with small acts of sabotage, culminated with deadly bomb attacks, national media attention, and the largest manhunt in American history. Actor Sharlto Copley brings a dark intensity and unnerving intimacy to this chilling real-life portrait of America’s most notorious and enigmatic terrorist. TED K is a film about the American soul: dark, criminal, and fantastic. D.H. Lawrence said, “the essential American soul is hard, isolated, stoic, and a killer.” One man fits that description perfectly: UNABOMBER Theodore J. Kaczynski,
Continue reading →
DocumentariesNewsStreaming TVTrue Crime
ScoreG Productions and Super Channel have teamed up to release a new revealing three-part true-crime docuseries, Thunder: The Life and Death of Arturo Gatti, a chronicle of the original “blood and guts warrior” and his illustrious career with never-before-seen evidence surrounding his mysterious death. Arturo Gatti is one of the most remarkable yet heartbreaking stories that need to be told in an episodic documentary series. From the Italian neighborhood of St. Leonard in Montréal to the boxing rings of New Jersey, and his enormous success in Atlantic City, Thunder celebrates the life of this legendary throwback fighter in all his guts and glory. Many called him a “throwback fighter” or an “old school gladiator”. On July 11, 2009, while on vacation with his family in Brazil, Gatti was found dead in his hotel room of apparent suicide, at the age of 37. His wife, Amanda Rodriquez reportedly woke up to discover his body and repeatedly stated to police that she
Continue reading →
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In August of 2018, Shannon Watts and her two young daughters disappeared without a trace. Everyone quickly turned their gaze to the picture-perfect life she shared with her husband Chris. But it all came crashing down when Chris made a shocking confession. The 33-year-old father and husband confessed that he had strangled his beautiful, pregnant wife and their two young daughters before disposing of their bodies at a remote worksite, shocking the nation. Now, a two-hour special, Suburban Nightmare: Chris Watts, will delve into the shocking crime in gripping detail through examining the Watt’s own social media posts, as well as news reports, crime scene photos, and archival materials. Those with intimate knowledge of the brutal killings, including investigators, friends of the family, psychologists, and social media experts, speak out in interviews and new experts weigh in on this devasting case and the term “family annihilator”—looking to give us answers to the question we were all asking ourselves, “why?” Watch
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