In Too Deep [1999]
Based on a true story, In Too Deep is an engaging and authentic thriller following a young cop who goes undercover trying to get a ruthless drug lord
Movies Based On True Events
Ils AKA Them [2006]
Uncomfortable, claustrophobic, and frighteningly realistic, Them AKA Ils is a clever French horror movie a deadly home invasion.
The Gray Man [2007]
Featuring an unsettling atmosphere and phenomenal performances, The Gray Man is a movie about one of the most disturbing serial killers that ever lived.
Borderland [2007]
Brutal, visceral, and loosely based on real events, Borderland follows a group of friends on their doomed vacation in Mexico.
Drifter: Henry Lee Lucas [2009]
Sticking to the real story about the infamous serial killer, Drifter: Henry Lee Lucas is a competent low-budget thriller worth checking out.
Shine [1996]
Based on a true story and exploring a plethora of issues, Shine is a cinematic masterpiece that will stay with you for a long time.
Hidalgo [2004]
As a perfect example of how an adventure movie should feel and look like, Hidalgo offers beautiful vistas, a vibrant atmosphere, and an epic, true story.
The Young Poisoner’s Handbook [1995]
Macabre and surprisingly upbeat, The Young Poisoner’s Handbook is a black humor masterpiece based on true events that are not funny at all.
The Mothman Prophecies [2002]
Eerie, atmospheric, and suspenseful, The Mothman Prophecies is a supernatural mystery movie inspired by bizarre true events.
The Insider [1999]
Based on actual events, The Insider is a slow-burning thriller featuring an intense atmosphere, a thought-provoking story, and a superb cast.
Bathory [2008]
Visually impressive, Bathory is based on a true story of the first and most prolific serial killer, macabre and twisted Elisabeth Bathory.
Das Experiment [2001]
Based on real events, brutal and thought-provoking Das Experiment is a 2001 German psychological thriller that hits hard and fast.