7 Thrilling And Chilling Horror Novels Based On True Stories

Supriya Juyal
Oct 19, 2024

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

A pioneering true crime novel that details the brutal 1959 murder of a Kansas family

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Inspired by real-life hauntings, this novel explores psychological terror and the impact of a haunted house

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

Based on a 1949 exorcism case, this novel delves into possession and the battle between good and evil

A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay

A chilling tale of a family dealing with a possible demonic possession, intertwined with reality TV

The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum

Inspired by the true story of a girl abused by her guardians, this novel explores the darkest aspects of humanity

Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi

A gripping account of the Manson Family murders, combining true crime with psychological horror

The Possession by Sam Baltrusis

A story rooted in the real-life events of the exorcism of a young boy, exploring the haunting aftermath

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