The Room Went Dark - Casual conversations and honest opinions about the films, tv series and documentaries you love that have been inspired by true and troubling real life events. Each week, Amalie and Lorraine break down the true stories behind popular movies, tv series and documentaries, asking one key question: How accurate are they? From serial killers like Aileen Wuornos, Gary Heidnik and Ed Gein to paranormal cases like The Conjuring, we compare Hollywood portrayals with historical reality — separating fact from fiction. If you're fascinated by movies based on true stories and want to know what really happened, this is the podcast for you. Thank you for listening and please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Room Went Dark - Casual conversations and honest opinions about the films, tv series and documentaries you love that have been inspired by true and troubling real life events. Each week, Amalie and Lorraine break down the true stories behind popular movies, tv series and documentaries, asking one key question: How accurate are they?
Recent episodes include "The Amityville Horror (2005): The House That Became a Nightmare" (19 October 2026, 43 minutes), "Sleepers (1996)" (21 September 2026, 51 minutes), and "IT (2017), The Monster Beneath Derry" (7 September 2026, 60 minutes).
The Room Went Dark publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 52 minutes.
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In 2005, director Andrew Douglas brought a terrifying new version of one of the most infamous haunted-house stories in history to the big screen. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Melissa George, The Amityville Horror tells...
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In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine take a deep dive into Barry Levinson's 1996 crime drama Sleepers , starring Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Billy Crudup, Ron Eldard, Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro and...
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What if the thing you're most afraid of isn't really the monster? In this episode of The Room Went Dark , Amalie & Lorraine head to Derry, Maine, for a deep dive into Andy Muschietti's 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's...
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Love, obsession and manipulation collide in this unsettling true story of a relationship that became anything but romantic. In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine explore the documentary A Toxic Love...
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What happens when a terrifying horror movie begins with something that feels far too real? In this episode of The Room Went Dark , Amalie & Lorraine take a dark journey into Jeepers Creepers (2001) — the cult horror...
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In this episode of The Room Went Dark , Amalie & Lorraine dive into one of the greatest crime films ever made: Goodfellas. Based on the true story of mob associate Henry Hill and adapted from Wise guy. Goodfellas offers...
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In this episode of The Room Went Dark , Amalie & Lorraine examine The Crash , Netflix's controversial true-crime documentary about the 2022 Ohio case involving Mackenzie Shirilla, who was convicted of murder after...
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In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine dive into Annabelle (2014), the supernatural horror film that expanded The Conjuring universe and introduced audiences to one of modern horror's most recognisable...
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In this episode of T he Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine examine the enduring appeal and controversy of Dirty Harry, the film that introduced audiences to Harry Callahan and helped define the modern cinematic...
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<p>In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine dive into The Exorcist (1973), the groundbreaking horror film that redefined the genre and terrified audiences around the world. We explore the real-life...
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<p>In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine discuss the 2019 crime based drama on the life and crimes of serial killer Ted Bundy, told largely through the perspective of his longtime partner, Elizabeth...
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<p>This week on The Room Went Dark Amalie and Lorraine discuss the disturbing Netflix true-crime documentary Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story, a three-part series revisiting one of the most horrifying criminal...
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<p>In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine dive into the bizarre, viral, and ultimately tragic story of Kai, the “Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker.” What began as a moment of internet fame quickly spiraled...
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<p>In this episode of The Room Went Dark Amalie & Lorraine take a deep dive into The Good Nurse, the chilling true-crime drama that brings one of the most disturbing medical serial killer cases to the screen. We explore...
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<p>In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie and Lorraine break down the chilling horror film The Utah Cabin Murders, a low-budget thriller inspired by a real-life tragedy. What begins as a peaceful family getaway...
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<p>In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine explore the chilling true story behind The Devil on Trial, a documentary that examines one of the most controversial legal cases in U.S. history—when demonic...
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<p>In this episode of The Room Went Dark Amalie & Lorraine dive into the chilling true story behind Richard Ramirez, the man known as the Night Stalker. Through the lens of the Netflix documentary, we explore how fear...
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<p>On tonight’s episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie and Lorraine step into one of the most chilling psychological thrillers ever made — The Silence of the Lambs.</p><p>But this isn’t just a movie breakdown. We dig...
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<p>The horror movie that changed everything… was inspired by a real killer.</p><p>In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie and Lorraine revisit the we dive into Scream (1996) the iconic slasher that made audiences...
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<p>In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie and Lorraine revisit the 1995 psychological thriller Copycat, directed by Jon Amiel. The film stars Sigourney Weaver as criminal psychologist Dr. Helen Hudson and Holly...
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