Movies Based On True Events

Blue Caprice [2013]

Drama

November 12, 2013

An atmospheric indie drama about the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. It tries to chronicle the path of the shooter and reasons why this attack happened.

Behind the Candelabra [2013]

Drama

November 5, 2013

An honest look into the life of one of the most famous performers of the sixties and seventies with a great script and very strong cast.

The Frozen Ground [2013]

Thriller

October 1, 2013

An intense thriller based on a real-life Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen with a great script and disturbing atmosphere without much gore.

Ip Man [2008]

Action

September 22, 2013

Based on a life of IP Man, Bruce Lee's teacher, this movie is not just a phenomenally choreographed fight extravaganza but also a period movie about China.

Empire State [2013]

Thriller

September 18, 2013

While we’re in the whole heist subgenre, lets take a closer look at Empire State. Based on true events, where...

The Conjuring [2013]

Horror

September 7, 2013

James Wan, James Wan, wait a minute, I know that guy! Yeah, he directed Insidious [2010] and already a cult...

Pain & Gain [2013]

Comedy

August 20, 2013

Although the genre that I selected for this movie is comedy, there are a lot of things in Pain &...

Snitch [2013]

Thriller

May 27, 2013

The Rock is The Man. Who knew that a professional wrestler, looking like that, could pull off such a performance,...

Compliance [2012]

Thriller

April 2, 2013

Based on a bizarre true story, Compliance is a gripping tale of power, human nature, and our society unfolding in real-time.

Hitchcock [2012]

Drama

March 28, 2013

I was putting off this movie for quite some time, expecting it to be more like Lincoln or any other...

The Impossible [2012]

Thriller

March 5, 2013

Based on actual events, The Impossible is a different kind of a disaster movie offering a gripping narrative and stunning visuals.

La Caja 507 AKA Box 507 [2002]

Thriller

March 3, 2013

Suspenseful and engaging, La Caja 507 is a well-crafted Spanish thriller with an impressive cast, beautiful cinematography, and captivating story.