Is The Conjuring (2013) really based on a true story? And were Ed and Lorraine Warren real paranormal investigators?

In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie and Lorraine examine the real-life case behind one of the most successful horror films of the 21st century.

We explore the Perron family’s claims of supernatural activity in their Rhode Island farmhouse and investigate the role of Ed and Lorraine Warren in the case.

In this episode, we discuss:

1. Who the Perron family were
2. Whether the haunting actually happened
3. The real story of Ed and Lorraine Warren
4. What the movie changed or dramatized
5. How accurate The Conjuring really is

If you're interested in horror films based on real events, true paranormal cases, and the accuracy of movies inspired by real stories, this episode breaks down fact vs fiction.

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Music:

Track: Caverns Of Madness -

Artist: Darren Curtis

https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/

Hello and welcome to The Room Went Dark.

A few episodes in, we thought it was time for a bonus episode to properly introduce ourselves and share why we started this podcast.

We’ll talk about our love of true crime films, documentaries based on real events, and the fascination with how Hollywood tells these stories. What drew us to examining the accuracy of movies based on true stories? And why does separating fact from fiction matter to us?

If you’re new here, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast.

Thank you for listening and please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Let us know your thoughts by contacting us on one of the following:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theroomwentdark_

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theroomwentdark

Email - theroomwentdark@gmail.com

Music:

Track: Caverns Of Madness -

Artist: Darren Curtis

https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/

Is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) based on the real crimes of Ed Gein? And did the film accurately portray his murders?

In Part 2 of our Ed Gein series, Amalie and Lorraine examine how Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was inspired by one of America’s most infamous killers.

While the film presents Leatherface as a chainsaw-wielding mass murderer, the real Ed Gein’s crimes were very different — and in many ways, even more disturbing.

In this episode, we explore:

1. What Ed Gein actually did
2. Whether Gein committed the murders shown in the film
3. How Leatherface was inspired by Gein
4. What the movie changed or exaggerated

If you’re interested in true crime films, horror movies based on real events, and the accuracy of movies inspired by serial killers, this episode breaks down the real story behind The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Thank you for listening and please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Let us know your thoughts by contacting us on one of the following:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theroomwentdark_

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theroomwentdark

Email - theroomwentdark@gmail.com

Music:

Track: Caverns Of Madness -

Artist: Darren Curtis

https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/