19 true crime shows and movies that will horrify you to the core

Till, Mindhunter, The Girl from Plainville
Till, Mindhunter, The Girl from Plainville (Images via Orion Pictures, Netflix and Happy Friday Productions)

1. Girl in the Box

Girl in the Box | Image Via: Lifetime Television
Girl in the Box | Image Via: Lifetime Television

Released in 2016, directed by Stephen Kemp, Girl in the Box is a deeply unsettling portrayal of captivity and control, made all the more chilling by its basis on real events. The film recounts the harrowing experience of Colleen Stan, whose life takes a dark turn after a seemingly ordinary ride. Its gripping narrative and eerie atmosphere reveal the depths of human manipulation and resilience. This psychological thriller is horrifying because it showcases the unthinkable happening in plain sight.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu