The Room Went Dark

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.

The Room Went Dark is a history podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Room Went Dark, a history show with 26 episodes published.

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  A Toxic Love Story

  Aug 24, 202656 min

  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 Story and the disturbing events at its centre. What begins as a story of love and attraction gradually reveals a much darker reality, raising questions about control, obsession, manipulation and how toxic relationships can escalate. We look beyond the documentary itself to examine the people involved, the events that inspired the film, and the warning signs that can become lost beneath the idea of a passionate love story. In this episode: The story behind A Toxic Love Story The relationship at the centre of the documentary Obsession, manipulation and control The real events behind the story How the documentary presents those involved The darker reality behind the romance Our thoughts on the documentary and its portrayal of events Content warning: This episode discusses toxic relationships, abuse, violence and disturbing real-life events. Listen to the episode and step beyond the screen as we uncover the troubling true story behind A Toxic Love Story . Join the Conversation: What are you views on how the case was handled for Michelle? 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_ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588033651455 Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theroomwentdark Email - theroomwentdark@gmail.com Music: Track: Caverns Of Madness - Artist: Darren Curtis https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/

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  Jeepers Creepers (2001) - The monsters on the road and the real-life killer who inspired it.

  Jul 27, 202648 min

  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 film that introduced us to The Creeper, a creature that awakens every 23 years to hunt for 23 days. But before we get to the monster, we’re taking a closer look at the disturbing real-life case that bears an uncanny resemblance to the film’s opening. In 1990, siblings Ray and Marie Thornton were driving through rural Michigan when they witnessed a man disposing of what appeared to be a bloodied body wrapped in a sheet behind an abandoned schoolhouse. The case became part of a police investigation and was later featured on Unsolved Mysteries. That man was Dennis DePue. We’ll explore the DePue case, what happened to his wife Marilyn, the terrifying encounter witnessed by the Thorntons, before examining the similarities between those real events and the opening scenes of Jeepers Creepers . Then it’s time to get back on the road with Trish and Darry. We’ll dive deep into the 2001 film, from that unforgettable opening sequence and the mysterious Creeper, to the escalating sense of dread as the siblings realise they are being hunted. Because sometimes the most disturbing horror stories aren't completely fictional. Join the Conversation: How would you try and escape The Creeper? 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_ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588033651455 Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theroomwentdark Email - theroomwentdark@gmail.com Music: Track: Caverns Of Madness - Artist: Darren Curtis https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/

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  The True Story of Goodfellas: Henry Hill, Jimmy Burke and the Lufthansa Heist

  Jun 30, 202645 min

  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 a brutally honest look at life inside the American Mafia. We explore how director Martin Scorsese transformed real events into cinematic history, and how closely the film follows the facts behind Hill's rise and fall within the criminal underworld. Join the Conversation: How accurate was Goodfellas? 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/

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  The Crash (Netflix Documentary)

  Jun 23, 20261h 2m

  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 driving a car into a building at approximately 100 mph, killing her boyfriend Dominic Russo and his friend Davion Flanagan. The documentary revisits the evidence, trial, and aftermath while giving Shirilla her first extended interview from prison. It also explores how social media, public perception, and generational misunderstandings may have influenced the narrative surrounding the case. Join the Conversation: Did the documentary change your perspective on the case, or reinforce what you already believed? 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/

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  Annabelle (2014) : Haunted by a Doll

  Jun 16, 202652 min

  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 cursed dolls. We discuss the film's origins, story, scares, performances, and its place within the larger franchise. This is the true story behind Annabelle Episode Highlights Key characters and performances The film's atmosphere, tension, and jump scares Differences between the movie and the real-life Annabelle legend Belief in the supernatural? Join the Conversation: What did you think of Annabelle and do you believe the doll was possessed ? 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/

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