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)

8. The Strangers

The Strangers | Image Via: Rogue Pictures
The Strangers | Image Via: Rogue Pictures

Directed by Bryan Bertino, The Strangers was released in 2008. It is a chilling tale of a couple terrorized by masked intruders. Inspired by real-life events, the film taps into the primal fear of random violence and the vulnerability of home. Its horror lies in the eerie silence, sudden chaos, and the unsettling randomness of the attackers’ motives. With its slow-burn suspense and relentless tension, it leaves you double-checking your locks at night.

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