
The Room Went Dark - Casual conversations and honest opinions about the films, tv series and documentaries you love that have been inspired by true and troubling real life events. Each week, Amalie and Lorraine break down the true stories behind popular movies, tv series and documentaries, asking one key question: How accurate are they? From serial killers like Aileen Wuornos, Gary Heidnik and Ed ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 30 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryFilm ReviewsTV & Film | |||

In 2005, director Andrew Douglas brought a terrifying new version of one of the most infamous haunted-house stories in history to the big screen. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Melissa George, The Amityville Horror tells the story of a family who move in... more
Behind the image of a charismatic pastor and his devoted wife was a marriage that, according to those closest to Mica Miller, became increasingly controlling and frightening.
In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine take a deep dive ... more
In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine take a deep dive into Barry Levinson's 1996 crime drama Sleepers, starring Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Billy Crudup, Ron Eldard, Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman.
Set between the 19... more
What if the thing you're most afraid of isn't really the monster?
In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine head to Derry, Maine, for a deep dive into Andy Muschietti's 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's IT — a film about childhood, fe... more
Love, obsession and manipulation collide in this unsettling true story of a relationship that became anything but romantic.
In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine explore the documentary A Toxic Love Story and the disturbing events... more
In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine dive into one of the most iconic horror films of all time — Jaws (1975) — and explore the real-life events that potentially influenced the story: the terrifying Jersey Shore shark attacks of 19... more
What happens when a terrifying horror movie begins with something that feels far too real?
In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine take a dark journey into Jeepers Creepers (2001) — the cult horror film that introduced us to The Cre... more
In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine take a look at Slender Man (2018), the supernatural horror film inspired by one of the internet's most enduring urban legends, created by Victor Surge. We discuss the movie but also the controv... more
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Two hosts explore films, TV series, and documentaries inspired by real events, asking how accurately they reflect true stories. They dissect storytelling choices, compare Hollywood portrayals to historical records, and discuss the impact of sensationalism, memory, and media literacy on audiences. The format leans into candid reactions, film history context, and thoughtful critique, often weaving in personal anecdotes while debating what really happened behind famous cases and how that shapes public perception. A notable strength is the duo's clear, ongoing commitment to separating fact from fiction across a diverse slate of true-crime and horror-inspired content, making it helpful for listeners who want a grounded, skeptical lens on popular... more
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