Murder Made Fiction

The Black Dahlia (2006)

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:05:00 -0000

Joe and Jenn have reached the most mainstream fictionalized depiction of Elizabeth Short's murder: Brian De Palma's 2006 title, The Black Dahlia.

Criticized for its poor casting and convoluted narrative, the film is reminiscent of several other crime entries, notably L.A. Confidential. Despite this (and the 2 hour runtime), the cast is hot, Hilary Swank and Fiona Shaw are having a blast, and that fountain scene is pretty amazing!

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The Black Dahlia: True Confessions (1981)

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:05:00 -0000

Ulu Grosbard’s True Confessions is a star-studded neo-noire following Robert Duvall and Robert De Niro as brothers caught in the corruption of post-WWII LA. But how does it fare as a Black Dahlia text? Does it present a faithful or sensitive version of the tragic murder of Elizabeth Short?

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Unbelievable Episode 2 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 08 May 2026 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 2 of the Netflix limited series, Unbelievable (2019)

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Who Is The Black Dahlia? (1975)

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:05:00 -0000

Our coverage of The Black Dahlia kicks off with the 1975 made-for-TV movie, Who Is The Black Dahlia?

Director Joseph Pevney and screenwriter Robert W. Lenski's film presents Elizabeth Short as an aimless, unknowable figure (possibly even to herself).

As played by Lucie Arnaz, the movie is well researched and actually gives Short much more screen time than we expected, but it doesn't entirely satisfy. As a kick off, this is solid, but inessential.

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Interview: William J. Mann on 'Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood'

Mon, 04 May 2026 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe sat down with non-fiction author William J. Mann to discuss his recent novel, Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood, which acts as the source material for our episodes all month long.

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The Black Dahlia Mini Primer

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:05:00 -0000

This month, we’re covering films based on one of the most famous unsolved crimes in American history. To kick things off, Jenn and Joe discuss the gruesome murder of Elizabeth Short and the many salacious rumors that rose in its wake.

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Chernobyl Diaries (2012)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:05:00 -0000

Due to a technical snafu, we're unable to release our episode on Bad Education, so accept our apologies with an episode on Brad Parker's delightfully silly B-movie Chernobyl Diaries (2012), which we programmed as part of our Chernobyl coverage on Patreon.

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Whistleblowers: Dark Waters (2019)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:05:00 -0000

Week three of 'Whistleblower' month looks at Todd Haynes' 2019 film, Dark Waters (2019), adapted from the New York Times article "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare."

Starring a fantastic Mark Ruffalo, the film follows Rob Billott a lawyer who takes on DuPont chemicals for polluting the water in West Virginia.

Topics include: the long drawn out legal battle; character actors Bill Camp and Mare Winningham; and misusing Anne Hathaway as the "bitchy" wife.

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Whistleblowers: Erin Brockovich (2000)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:05:00 -0000

Our coverage of whistleblowers continues with Erin Brockovich, a biopic turned true crime drama about a single mother of three who uncovers a devastating environmental crime. Steven Soderbergh’s crowd-pleaser infuses life into what is essentially a story about documents while adding courtroom intrigue to a case settled without going to trial.

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Whistleblowers: Silkwood (1983)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:05:00 -0000

On Nov 13, 1974, the body of Karen Silkwood was discovered in her rear-ended car in a ditch in Crescent, Oklahoma.

Mike Nichols' Oscar-nominated 1983 film looks at the events preceding her death as Karen became the first woman ever elected to a Kerr-McGee bargaining committee, her increasing activism, and her attempts to sound the alarm on faulty nuclear rods before her death.

The film stars Meryl Streep, Cher, and Kurt Russell and boasts a script co-written by Nora Ephron, which focuses principally on the small dramatic moments of Karen's life.

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Chernobyl Mini Primer

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:05:00 -0000

In the early morning hours of 26 April 1986, the fourth RBMK reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, exposing the Soviet Union to massive levels of radioactivity. The resulting cleanup would take nearly a year and wind up claiming thousands of lives. Meanwhile, scientists scrambled to understand exactly what went wrong and how to prevent Earth’s worst manmade disaster from happening again. Jenn walks Joe through the harrowing story of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster.

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Jack The Ripper: From Hell (2001)

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe are ready to wrap up a month of Jack the Ripper texts with arguably the most famous title to date: The Hughes Brothers' From Hell (2001).

This adaptation of the Alan Moore comic is 2+ hours long, stars Johnny Depp and Heather Graham (doing questionable accents) and has plenty of stylish green and red lighting.

Plus: a fantastic turn by Ian Holm; cries of salacious gore from critics of the time; a revisionist ending; and a legitimate interest in the lives of Whitechapel's sex workers.

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Jack The Ripper: The Ripper (1997)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:05:00 -0000

For our second last week of Jack the Ripper texts, we're checking out made-for-TV movie The Ripper (1997)

Starring Patrick Bergin, Gabrielle Anwar, and MVP Samuel West, this version of the story dispenses with the mystery and identifies The Ripper ~22 minutes in.

Plus: prioritizing the romance over the investigation, Bergin as a good guy, queer coding, and why we can tell this was helmed by a female director (Janet Meyers).

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The Terror S01 Episode 6 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 6 of The Terror, "A Mercy" which features a fiery carnival.

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Jack the Ripper (1988) Episode 2

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:06:00 -0000

Michael Caine wraps up the case in episode two of Jack the Ripper (1988). A gruesome package sent to the media contains a pivotal clue that allows our fearless detectives to identify Jack the Ripper from a bevy of suspects.

But will the world learn the identity of the notorious killer or will the truth stay buried for 100 years?

Topics include: poverty in 19th century London and surprising connections to current events.

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Jack The Ripper (1988) Episode 1

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:05:00 -0000

Our discussion of Jack the Ripper continues with the first of a two episode TV miniseries Jack the Ripper (1988) starring Michael Caine and Jane Seymour.

This lavish $11M series was broadcast in both the UK and the US to (allegedly) big ratings, but it's the sprawling focus on the daily life in Whitechapel that has us hooked.

Topics include: the many, many male suspects; beakers of milk; a desire for The Muppets; and the role of both theatrical performance and the media in hyping up the crime.

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Jack the Ripper: Man in the Attic (1953)

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:05:00 -0000

We’re continuing our coverage of Jack the Ripper with Hugo Fregonese’s 1953 adaptation. Jack Palance stars as a mysterious lodger who may be connected to a series of gruesome murders plaguing 1888 London.

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Jack The Ripper: The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927)

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:05:00 -0000

Our first fictionalized adaptation of Jack the Ripper is an early Alfred Hitchcock film, The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927).

In the film, a landlord couple begin to suspect that their new tenant (played by gay musical composer Ivor Novello) is The Avenger, a serial killer of blonde women, who may have his sights set on their daughter Daisy.

Topics include: appreciating black & white silent movies; German Expressionism; Hitchcock trademarks; and how the film anticipates True Crime discussions we're still having 100 years later.

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To Kill and Kill Again: Jack the Ripper (2001)

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:05:00 -0000

We’re going all the way back to the 19th century to the foundations of the true crime genre. Jack the Ripper terrorized the residents of Whitechapel, London, leaving butchered bodies in the street before disappearing into the night. Carole Peters’s docuseries episode chronicles this disturbing case and its wide variety of suspected killers.

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Olympic Crime: Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer (2017)

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe wrap up Olympic Crime month with a look at Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer.

On the night of Feb 13, 2013, the Olympic athlete shot and killed his model/lawyer girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, mistaking her for an intruder.

The 2017 Lifetime film charts the couple's brief, but turbulent relationship, though we found the screenplay's disinterest in exploring the race, class, or celebrity aspects of the case frustrating.

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Olympic Crime: Foxcatcher (2014)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:05:00 -0000

Our discussion of the murder of Dave Schultz by eccentric multi-millionaire John du Pont continues with the fictionalized take from 2014.

Directed by Bennett Miller, the film was nominated for 5 Oscars, including two supporting actor nominations for Steve Carrell and Mark Ruffalo, as well as direction, screenplay, and make-up (which...what?)

What happens when Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) becomes the lead of the story? Apparently the queer elements are ramped up, and the murder somehow becomes anti-climatic...

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Olympic Crime: Team Foxcatcher (2016)

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:05:00 -0000

We’re continuing our coverage of Olympic Crime with the strange story of John du Pont and the murder of Olympic gold wrestler Dave Schultz. Jon Greenhalgh’s 2016 documentary gives us an intimate view of life on du Pont’s Foxcatcher Farms and a dangerous quest for Olympic gold.

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Olympic Crime: I, Tonya (2017)

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:05:00 -0000

We’re continuing our coverage of Olympic crime with Craig Gillespie’s 2017 Oscar darling. Based on conflicting interviews with Tonya Harding and her ex-husband Jeff Gillooly, “I, Tonya” presents different versions of the infamous attack on rival skater Nancy Kerrigan, then allows the audience to suss out the truth.

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Interview: Brian Raftery on 'Hannibal: A Life'

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe interview podcaster Brian Raftery about his new book, Hannibal: A Life, which looks at the evolution and cultural relevance of Hannibal Lecter. It's out Feb 10, 2026 and it's well worth a read.

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Olympic Crime: Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story (1994)

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:05:00 -0000

Less than four months after Nancy Kerrigan was attacked by a man after coming off the ice, NBC debuted the made-for-TV movie Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story (1994).

The self-aware film acknowledges its intent to capitalize on the lurid sensationalism of the crime, but also explores the class and gender issues that contributed to the hype.

Plus: A Greek Chorus of talking heads, breaking the fourth wall, and Heather Langenkamp?!

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Olympic Crime: 30 for 30: The Price of Gold (2014)

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:06:00 -0000

With the Winter Olympics just around the corner, we’re exploring some of sport’s most notorious crimes, beginning with the 1994 attack on Nancy Kerrigan. This episode of the ESPN docuseries 30 for 30 begins with Tonya Harding’s troubled childhood then follows her rocky figure skating career and controversial quest for Olympic gold.

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Grizzly Night (2026) Spoiler-Free Review

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:05:00 -0000

We're checking out director Burke Doeren and writers Katrina Mathewson & Tanner Bean's Grizzly Night (2026) based on the August 13, 1967 bear attacks in Granite National Park.

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Mindhunter Season 1 Wrap-Up

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:05:00 -0000

We’re wrapping up our patreon coverage of Mindhunter season 1 with a chat about our favorite characters, story arcs, and episodes. What do we long for in season 2 and how does David Fincher’s masterful show subvert a well-trodden subgenre?

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Richard Speck: Born For Hell (1976)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:05:00 -0000

For our second week of Richard Speck adaptations, we're checking out director Denis Héroux's Born For Hell (1976), which is sometimes also known as Naked Massacre.

This international co-production relocates the narrative to Belfast and weaves in Speck's story with the Troubles and the Vietnam War.

Plus: comparisons to Violated Angels; and why this is such a hard watch, even if we can't just dismiss it.

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Richard Speck: Violated Angels (1967)

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:05:00 -0000

As we continue our coverage of Mindhunter season 1, we’re traveling across the world to discuss Kôji Wakamatsu’s Violated Angels.

Inspired by the crimes of Richard Speck, this controversial Pink Film is a powerful and disturbing blend of true crime and political commentary.

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Ed Kemper (2025)

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:05:00 -0000

To tie into our coverage of Mindhunter on Patreon, we're discussing fictional adaptations of the killers interviewed on the series.

First up: director Chad Ferrin's Ed Kemper (2025) which shares a screenwriter with 2000's Ed Gein in Stephen Johnston.

Sadly this plays like a lazy, salacious cash-grab. Despite a committed performance by lead Brandon Kirk, there's not much to recommend here.

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Mindhunter: John Douglas Primer

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:05:00 -0000

When John Douglas first joined the FBI in 1970, criminal investigation was ineffective at best. Over the next quarter century, he would pioneer the art of criminal profiling and create the Bureau's Behavioral Analysis Unit alongside colleagues Robert Ressler and Dr. Ann Burgess.

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The 2025 True Crimey Awards

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe celebrate a year of fictionalized true crime in a number of different categories (thanks to Patron Kelly for a few suggestions!)

Here's what we're discussing:

Fave 2025 Fictionalized Text
Most Accurate to Real Life
Fave 2025 True Crime Title We Didn't Cover
Best Conversation Starter
Best Use of Music
Best Performance
Best Individual Episode of a Series; and
Most Anticipated (2026 and Beyond)

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The Staircase (2022) Episodes 7-8

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:05:00 -0000

Antonio Campos' fictionalized take on The Staircase comes to a close with episodes 7 & 8. Expect plenty of overlapping and blurring of timelines as Kathleen Peterson lives out her final days in 2001; Michael is released from prison in 2011; and his relationship with editor Sophie implodes in 2017.

It's a perfect opportunity to compare/contrast with Lestrade's docuseries and wrap up our thoughts on what the HBO miniseries is doing.

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The Staircase (2022) Episodes 5 - 6

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:05:00 -0000

Antonio Campos’ fictionalized adaptation of The Staircase continues with an exploration of bias behind the scenes of the original docuseries. The Petersons suffer through a stressful Thanksgiving while Kathleen’s neighbor comes up with a surprising explanation for her mysterious death.

Topics include: Alford pleas, film scoring, and the owl finally makes an appearance.

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The Staircase (2022) Episodes 3 - 4

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:05:00 -0000

Antonio Campos’ fictionalized adaptation of The Staircase continues with an alternative theory for how Kathleen Peterson may have died.

Topics include: rapid pacing, homophobia, and a bombshell revelation about Michael’s third wife.

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The Staircase (2022) Episodes 1 - 2

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:05:00 -0000

On Dec 9, 2001, Michael Peterson made a frantic 911 call to report the accidental death of his wife, Kathleen. What followed is one of the most sensational true crime cases of all time: did Kathleen die in a fall down the stairs...or was she murdered by her husband?

In 2022, showrunner Antonio Campos debuted his 8 episode HBO limited series, starring Colin Firth & Toni Collette and based on the 2004 docuseries. Here's our take on episodes 1-2.

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Aquatic Disasters: Thirteen Lives (2022)

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:05:00 -0000

Ron Howard’s emotional film chronicles the risky and controversial mission to save twelve young soccer players and their coach from the rapidly flooding Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand.

Topics include: claustrophobia, star power, and white savior narratives.

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Zodiac Killer Project (2025) Spoiler-Free Review

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:05:00 -0000

Director Charlie Shackleton makes lemonade out of lemons after losing the rights to adapt Lyndon Lafferty’s 2012 true crime novel The Zodiac Killer Cover-up AKA The Silenced Badge. From the ashes of his abandoned documentary rises a fascinating exploration of the genre itself. Against the backdrop of gorgeous cinematography from Xenia Patricia, Shackleton talks us through his original plans, revealing deft commentary on true crime storytelling.

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Aquatic Disasters: Deepwater Horizon (2016)

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:05:00 -0000

On the night of April 20, 2010, over the span of nine minutes, the oil rig Deepwater Horizon experienced a cataclysmic explosion that killed 11 men and spilled an estimated 210 million gallons of oil into the Gulf over a period of 87 days. It is the worst oil disaster in US history.

Peter Berg's 2016 aquatic disaster movie documents the fateful day the well blew, following a handful of individuals who managed to survive against all odds.

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Aquatic Disasters: The Impossible (2012)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:05:00 -0000

On December 26, 2004, a massive underwater earthquake off the coast of Sumatra sent a devastating tsunami roaring through the surrounding coastline. J.A. Bayona’s The Impossible is the story of one family’s survival.

Topics include: baby Tom Holland, tearjerker phone calls, and looking for the helpers

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The Murdaugh Family Primer

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:05:00 -0000

On February 24th, 2019, Mallory Beach was killed while boating with her friends on the Beaufort River in South Carolina. Her tragic death kicked off snowballing investigations that would take down one of the state's most prominent family dynasties.

Jenn walks Joe through the shocking story of the Murdaugh family.

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Aquatic Disasters: The Perfect Storm (2000)

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:05:00 -0000

In October 1991, the Andrea Gail was caught in what meteorologist Todd Gross described as "The Perfect Storm" and all members of her crew were lost at sea.

Wolfgang Peterson's 2000 film adaptation of Sebastian Junger's book recreates the events of the disastrous fishing expedition and features an all-star cast that includes George Clooney, John Hawkes, John C. Reilly, William Fichtner and Diane Lane.

What's true and what's made up? And what is the appeal of disaster films like this?

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The Monster of Florence Mini Primer

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:05:00 -0000

Between the years of 1968 and 1985, 16 people were murdered while parking on rural roads in the Tuscan countryside surrounding Florence, Italy. Their killer has never been conclusively identified.

Jenn walks Joe through this series of brutal murders and the bizarre investigation that followed.

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Ed Gein (2000) or In The Light of the Moon

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe wrap up our second month on Ed Gein with a look at Chuck Parello's 2000 fictional adaptation Ed Gein (sometimes also referred to as In The Light of the Moon).

Featuring two stand-outs performances from Steve Railsback and Carrie Snodgress, this film may be the closest approximation of the true story.

Plus: character study vs gore, the confusing relationship between Collette and Brian, and why does this film feel a bit dry and sedate?

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Ed Gein: Deranged (1974)

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Jeff Gillen and Alan Ormsby take an interesting approach to adapting the story of Wisconsin's Ed Gein. Deranged takes a faithful approach to historical fact while changing a handful of names and descriptions. Jenn and Joe continue their coverage of the Butcher of Plainfield with this bizarrely entertaining film.

Discussions include: Seance sex scams, paint-like blood, and a slowly evolving male gaze.

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John Wayne Gacy Mini-Primer

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:05:00 -0000

In anticipation of Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, the new Peacock series, Joe gives Jenn an overview of the history of the "Killer Clown." C/W: sexual assault

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Monster: The Ed Gein Story Episode 1

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:05:00 -0000

It's time for another season of Ryan Murphy's Monster as the Netflix true crime series tackles The Ed Gein Story.

Starring Charlie Hunnam and Laurie Metcalf, episode one "Mother!" introduces the Gein family before speeding through the plot, including the deaths of older brother Henry and Augusta.

Topics include: an unexpected connection to the Nazi 'Bitch of Buchenwald'; CGI fire; real life suitor Adeline Watkins; and discussion about how the series is addressing queerness.

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Ed Gein Full Primer

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:05:00 -0000

As we prepare to discuss Monster: The Ed Gein Story episode by episode on Patreon (⁠patreon.com/murdermadefiction⁠), here's the full version of last year's Primer.

Jenn walks Joe through the the disturbing details of Ed Gein’s life and crimes, including his uncomfortably close relationship with his mother Augusta, the mysterious death of his brother Henry, and the house of horrors uncovered with his arrest.

C/W: graphic descriptions of murder and desecration of corpses

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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox Episode 8 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on the finale of The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, "Libertá"

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La Llorona (2019)

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:05:00 -0000

We’re concluding our coverage of the Weeping Woman with Jayro Bustamante’s La Llorona. This haunting film repackages the eerie legend of a woman driven to drown her kids as a damning indictment of dictatorial rule and the Mayan Genocide in Guatemala.

Topics include: pathetic men, complicit women, and the inescapable consequences of large-scale violence.

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The Conjuring: Last Rites (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on The Conjuring: Last Rites.

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The Curse of La Llorona (2019)

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Our month of La Llorona coverage continues with Michael Chaves' feature directorial debut, The Curse of La Llorona (2019) starring Linda Cardellini.

This film finally (!) includes water, but we're unsure what message it is making about motherhood and white saviors.

Topics include: wasting Cardellini and Patricia Velásquez; bad parenting; questions about race; and connections to Annabelle

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The Haunted (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on the 1991 made-for-TV movie The Haunted, which explores the same case that's tackled in The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025).

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The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963)

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe spend another week investigating Mexican La Llorona films with a look at Rafael Baledón's The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963).

This 80-minute black and white film is a pretty bad adaptation, but this Mexican Gothic film has a Universal meets Hammer vibe that we adore.

Plus: vampires, werewolves, trap doors, nods to Bava's Black Sunday, and an utterly perfect Rita Macedo.

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La Llorona: The Crying Woman (1933)

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Our first text on La Llorona takes us back to Mexico for Ramón Peón's 1933 film La Llorona or The Crying Woman (Watch on YouTube here). C/W: suicide

This is the oldest movie we've covered on the pod to date, but there's plenty to discuss, including issues of race, class, and gender, especially across the film's three generational storylines.

Plus: secret passageways, birthday parties and weddings, and ties to historical figures...but no water?!

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1 Year Anniversary Special

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe celebrate one year of Murder Made Fiction with a look back at the many titles and topics we’ve covered, including our faves from the Main Feed, Patreon, and which titles we wanna cover in the future!

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La Llorona Primer

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Throughout Mexico and Central America, children grow up fearing La Llorona. Also known as the Weeping Woman, this menacing figure is said to lurk near various bodies of water, crying for her missing sons.

Some believe she intentionally drowned her children while others claim their deaths were caused by the negligence of a shameless seductress.

But where did this frightening legend begin and does La Llorona still haunt the modern world? Jenn walks Joe through the tale’s many variations and the controversial woman who inspired it all.

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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox Episode 3 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 3 The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, ““The Guardian of Perugia”

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The Conjuring 2 (2016)

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe continue our discussion of The Warrens with a look at James Wan's The Conjuring 2 (2016) which moves the action to London.

The film purports to tackle the Enfield haunting, but the narrative is much more fictionalized than the first film, largely in service of Bonnie Aarons' The Nun/Valak.

Plus: evangelizing the Warrens, Amityville connections, changing hair and wardrobes, and Jenn's philosophy on sequels.

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Eden (2025) Spoiler-Free Review

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Ron Howard is in his "no f*cks given" era with Eden (2025) in which an all-star cast lead by Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, and (secret MVP) Ana de Armas try to survive without killing each other on a rugged island in the Galapagos in the 1930s.

It's campy and surprisingly entertaining!

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The Enfield Poltergeist (2023)

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Before we tackle The Conjuring 2, let's discuss The Enfield Poltergeist (2023) which covers the same events...minus Ed and Lorraine Warren.

The four part Apple TV limited series boasts a fascinating conceit: the show consists of actors lip synching to tape recordings collected by Maurice Grosse of the Society for Psychical Research between 1977 - 1978.

It's the most well documented poltergeist case in history...or is it?

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Amanda Knox Primer

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:05:00 -0000

As we gear up for Hulu's The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, Joe tells Jenn the story of the titular woman, who was accused and later convicted of murdering her flatmate Meredith Kercher in Italy in the late 2000s.

What follows is a long, bizarre, and frustrating story, so strap in!

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The Conjuring (2013)

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:05:00 -0000

In 1971, the Perron family moved into a rambling farmhouse in rural Rhode Island. They immediately sensed a supernatural presence and, after months of torment, contacted Ed and Lorraine Warren. Their story remains one of the scariest accounts of a real life haunting while inspiring the opening chapter of one of horror’s most successful franchises. Jenn and Joe tackle the true story of the Perron haunting and James Wan’s cinematic adaptation.

Discussions include: witches, mother, and a demon doll.

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No Tears in Hell (2025) Spoiler-Free Review

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Michael Caissie’s No Tears in Hell tells the true story of of Alexander Spesivtsev, also known as the Siberian Ripper.

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Ed and Lorraine Warren: Primer

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:05:00 -0000

The world of ghost hunting and paranormal investigation in the second half of the 20th century was dominated by one power couple. Demonologist Ed Warren and his clairvoyant wife Lorraine traveled the world investigating cases they would later make famous.

But were they devout researchers dedicated to helping others or opportunistic grifters out to line their own pockets?

Jenn walks Joe through four decades of supernatural scamming from the couple’s humble beginnings to an ever-increasing cinematic universe.

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John Leonard Orr: Smoke Episode 7 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 7 of Smoke, “Whitewashed Tombs”

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Backdraft (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Backdraft.

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Shark Horror: Summary

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Joe and Jenn conclude a month of shark horror films by comparing four terrifying films: Jaws (1975), Kon-Tiki (2012), Open Water (2003), and The Reef (2010).

Topics include: filming with real sharks, human characters, and adapting the details of real shark attacks

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John Leonard Orr: Smoke Episode 6 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 6 of Smoke, “Manhood”

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Shark Horror: The Reef (2010)

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0000

In 1983, 28 year old Ray Boundy and two colleagues were out on a shrimp trawler off the North-Eastern coast of Australia when they were attacked by a 15 ft shark.

Andrew Traucki's 2010 film The Reef is based on their story.

Topics include: underwater goggle vision, identical blondes, capsized boats, decapitated turtles, and climbing slippery rocks.

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John Leonard Orr: Smoke Episode 4 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 4 of Smoke, “Strawberry”

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Shark Horror: Open Water (2003)

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0000

On Sunday, January 25, 1998, Thomas and Eileen Lonergan joined a scuba diving excursion on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Two days later, their belongings were found abandoned on the deck of Outer Edge.

We will never know what happened to the unfortunate couple, but Chris Kentis’ Open Water attempts to recreate their tragic deaths.

Topics include: filming with real sharks, polarizing characters, and found footage vibes

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Sovereign Spoiler-Free Review

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Sovereign is a new crime film starring Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay as father and son Jerry and Joe Kane, who were involved in a violent shoot-out with police in 2010.

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Shark Horror: Kon-Tiki (2013)

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Shark Month begins with historical Norweigan adventure film, Kon-Tiki (2012). The film ponders what happens when you put six men on a raft and send them across the ocean on a 101 day journey.

Plus: jelly fish, whales, storms and, of course, sharks! With toxic masculinity, cult vibes, and a whiff of racism to boot.

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John Leonard Orr: Smoke Episode 1 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 1 of the Apple TV's series Smoke, "Pilot" in which Taron Egerton plays Dave Gudsen, a stand-in for arsonist John Leonard Orr.

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John Leonard Orr: The Pillow Pyro Mini Primer

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0000

On October 10, 1984, a fire raged through an Ole's Home Center in South Pasadena, California. Sparked from a homemade delay device, the blaze quickly destroyed the building and killed four people trapped inside. For the next seven years, LA would see an unusually high number of arson fires until the shocking arrest of John Orr.

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Dr. Death Wrap Up

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0000

After a month of discussing duplicitous and deadly surgeons, Jenn and Joe are ready to render their final thoughts on the series. From Dr. Christopher Duntsch to Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, we're talking lessons learned, best season, and best episode.

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Dr. Death S01 Episodes 7-8

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0000

When preparing her unprecedented case against disgraced surgeon Christopher Duntsch, Assistant District Attorney Michelle Shughart had to make a difficult choice: either prosecute the man himself or take on the system that fostered his destruction.

Episodes 7 and 8 wrap up the story of Christopher Duntsch with a damning indictment of the healthcare system.

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Dr. Death S02 Episode 7 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 7 of Dr. Death season 2, “Compassionate Uses”

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Dr. Death S01 Episodes 5-6

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:05:00 -0000

As Dr. Death S01 moves into the back half of the season, the wheels begin to fall off for Christopher Duntsch. In addition to another botched surgery (this time on childhood bestie Jerry), ADA Michelle Shughart partners with Dr. Kirby and Henderson to get an indictment.

Plus: a lot of thoughts about the depiction of addiction and fatness, Wendy and Kim, and Chris' dad, Don.

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Dr. Death S02 Episode 5 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Dr. Death S02E05, "191."

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Dr. Death S01 Episodes 3-4

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Continuing the horrific story of Christopher Duntcsh, Dr. Death follows the disgraced surgeon through his residency at the University of Tennessee and attempts make his fortune in biotech.

Meanwhile Drs. Henderson and Kirby track down Duntsch’s supervisors at UT and Baylor-Plano demanding to know why they never reported his incompetence. Director Jennifer Morrison utilizes several creative techniques in episode 4, fully emerging us in Duntsch’s world.

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Dr. Death S01 Episodes 1-2

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Debuting in 2021, Dr. Death chronicles the botched surgeries performed in Texas by surgeon Christopher Duntsch, as well as the efforts by colleagues Dr. Henderson and Dr. Kirby to stop him.

The first two episodes introduce our characters and bounce around between several timelines, including 2012 and 1991, when Duntsch abandoned College football to become a doctor.

Featuring Joshua Jackson, Alec Baldwin, Christian Slater and Grace Gummer, Dr. Death will make your ears wince (the surgery foley!) and your blood boil (the cover-up by medical professionals!)

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Dr. Death S02 Episode 2 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 2.02 of Dr. Death, “Worth the Risk.”

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The Ritual Spoiler-Free Review

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:05:00 -0000

David Midell’s The Ritual brings to life the 1928 exorcism of Anna Ecklund, the most documented case of demonic possession in American history.

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The Ritual: Anna Ecklund Mini Primer

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:05:00 -0000

In 1928, 40 year old Anna Ecklund underwent an exorcism for a possession she'd had since she was 14. The experience lasted 23 days, was eventually documented in Time Magazine and is the source of two different movies, including The Ritual starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens.

Here is a mini primer of the story. If you want to hear the full tale, join the Patreon for another 27 minutes (patreon.com/MurderMadeFiction), as well as 100+ episodes and ~70 hours of of bonus content.

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Dr. Death: Christopher Duntsch Mini-Primer

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:05:00 -0000

As far as the hiring team at Dallas Medical Center knew, their newest doctor, Christopher Duntsch, was a well-respected neurosurgeon with an impressive CV and a bright future ahead. But within his first week of operating privileges he would kill one patient and maim another.

Jenn walks Joe through the disturbing story of “Dr. Death” and the medical system that failed to stop him.

CW: graphic descriptions of botched surgery

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Dr. Death: Paolo Macchiarini Mini-Primer

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:05:00 -0000

We're kicking off a new month dedicated to medical true crime with a look at Italian surgeon Paolo Macchiarini.

Here's a quick overview of his crimes, but it's only half of the con man's story! Subscribe to our Patreon (⁠patreon.com/murdermadefiction⁠) for the details about his romantic life and the damning 2016 Vanity Fair article that got him caught.

Plus: episode by episode of coverage of S02 of Dr. Death (2023).

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Elizabeth Báthory: The Blood Queen / Lady of Csejte (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 30 May 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on the Hayden Christensen-produced film, The Blood Queen / Lady of Csejte (2015)

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Elizabeth Báthory: American Horror Story: Hotel Episodes 11-12 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 28 May 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on American Horror Story: Hotel episodes 11&12.

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Elizabeth Báthory: The Countess (2009)

Tue, 27 May 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe wrap up Main Feed coverage of Countess Elizabeth Báthory with 2009's The Countess.

The romantic drama features big names like writer/director/star Julie Delpy, Daniel Brühl and William Hurt, as well as beautiful costumes, but only a few bloody sequences.

Plus: frustrations with Erzsebet's schoolgirl crush, Darvulia the witch, and our wrap-up discussion about a month of Bathory texts!

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Elizabeth Báthory: Bathory: Countess of Blood (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 26 May 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Bathory: Countess of Blood (2008).

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Elizabeth Báthory: Hostel: Part II (2007)

Tue, 20 May 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Eli Roth’s 2007 sequel may be known as a feminist version of his notorious and groundbreaking film Hostel, but its most memorable scene is pulled from a centuries old true crime story. The cinematic Mrs. Bathory (Monika Malácová) may occupy a single scene, but does the real life inspiration for this bloodthirsty character inform other aspects of Roth’s disturbing story?

Joe and Jenn discuss the historical connections, socio-political messages, and surprising restraint of what is arguably Roth’s most successful film.

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Elizabeth Báthory: Stay Alive (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 19 May 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Stay Alive.

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Elizabeth Báthory: American Horror Story: Hotel Episodes 3-4 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 14 May 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episodes 3 and 4 of American Horror Story: Hotel, “Mommy” and “Devil’s Night”

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Elizabeth Báthory: Countess Dracula (1971)

Tue, 13 May 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Our first Elizabeth Báthory text is the Hammer horror text from 1971 starring Ingrid Pitt as the vain Countess who kills virgins to stay young.

It's a great foundational text: it includes several key elements, while also confusing others!

Plus: boobs and (a lack of) dick, debate if the film is feminist, and demanding more Ziza.

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Elizabeth Báthory: American Horror Story Hotel Episodes 1-2 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 09 May 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episodes 1-2 of American Horror Story: Hotel as we consider Lady Gaga's Countess.

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Elizabeth Báthory Primer

Tue, 06 May 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Countess Elizabeth Báthory is widely regarded as one of the world’s most prolific serial killers. She’s said to have murdered more than 650 young women while bathing in the blood of her unfortunate victims. But are these legends based in reality or legends created to vilify a powerful woman? Was the real Elizabeth a bloodthirsty killer, innocent victim or somewhere in between?

Jenn walks Joe through the truth behind the vampiric legends and misconceptions about one of history’s most notorious figures.

CW: torture and sexual abuse

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Keith Jesperson: Happy Face Episode 8 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 02 May 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 8 of Happy Face, "The Star."

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Natalia Grace: Good American Family Episode 8 (Patreon Clip)

Thu, 01 May 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 8 of Good American Family, “Blood on Her Hands”

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The Amityville Horror: Summary

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

We conclude our Amityville coverage with a look back on supernatural true crime films, our criteria for defining an Amityville film, and which film(s) are our faves.

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Keith Jesperson: Happy Face Episode 7 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 7 of Happy Face, “My Jesperson Girls”

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Natalia Grace: Good American Family Episode 7 (Patreon Clip)

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 7 of Good American Family, "If You Tell a Story Well Enough."

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Amityville: The Awakening (2017)

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

We've reached our last Amityville text as we look at the long-delayed Dimension release, Amityville: The Awakening (shot in 2014; released in 2017) starring Bella Thorne, Cameron Monaghan, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

This one is interesting: it's another DeFeo film, but in this world, the other Amityville films we've discussed exist!

Plus: bad disability representation, great monster FX and fit bodies, and Jenn owes Thorne an apology!

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Keith Jesperson: Happy Face Episode 6 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 6 of Hulu's Happy Face, "Lorelai."

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The Amityville Horror (2005)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:05:00 -0000

Andrew Douglas’s The Amityville Horror is one of the most profitable entries in the early aughts series of classic horror remakes. This stylish haunted house story amps up the gore and updates the story for a modern audience, but is it adapted from Jay Anson’s 1977 novel or is this 2005 version a reimagining of Stuart Rosenberg’s original film?

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Keith Jesperson: Happy Face Episode 4 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 4 of Happy Face, “Controlled Burn”

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Keith Jesperson: Happy Face Episode 3 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 3 of Happy Face, “Was It Worth It?”

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Natalia Grace: Good American Family Episode 5 (Patreon Clip)

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 5 of Good American Family, “Too Hurty Without It”

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Amityville II: The Possession (1982) feat. Trace Thurman

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe continue their month of Amityville coverage with the sequel/prequel, Amityville II: The Possession (1982). Tagging along is Joe's Horror Queers co-host Trace Thurman, who has plenty of thoughts about the practical FX, in addition to the film's domestic abuse and incest.

Plus: connections to the DeFeo murders, sibling chemistry, Razzie noms and our pitch for a $1K Father Adamsky spin-off (who wants this?!)

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Keith Jesperson: Happy Face Episode 1 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 1 of Happy Face, "The Confession."

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Keith Jesperson: The Happy Face Killer Mini Primer

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

In 1995, Melissa G. Moore found out along with the rest of the world that her father, Keith Jesperson, was the notorious Happy Face Killer. And suddenly a lifetime of strange statements and occurrences fell into the place. Jenn walks Joe through this harrowing story told through the lens of the daughter of a serial killer.

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Natalia Grace: Good American Family Episode 4 (Patreon Clip)

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 4 of Good American Family, "Right There in Black and White."

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The Amityville Horror (1979)

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe kick off a month of Amityville texts with the original 1979 film by Stuart Rosenberg, based on the novel by Jay Anson. We talk about how supernatural true crime differs from other forms, the film's status as the grandfather of all haunted house movies, Brolin and Kidder's wardrobe, and the concept of "economic horror."

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Natalia Grace: Good American Family Episode 3 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 3 of Good American Family, "Ghosts Everywhere."

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Australian Horror: Hounds of Love (2016)

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:05:00 -0000

In 2016, Ben Young's disturbing Hounds of Love took the Venice International Film Festival by storm. This disturbing story of torture and extreme codependency won over critics while star Ashleigh Cummings secured the Fedeora Award for Best Actress. But while commending the film’s harrowing appeal, audiences noticed a striking similarity to the real crimes of David and Katherine Birnie.

Young has distanced himself from the true crime label, but does this film feel like an adaptation of a single story or pulled from a variety of horrific crimes?

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Natalia Grace: Good American Family Episode 1 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 1 of Hulu's Good American Family, which is based on the case of Natalia Grace.

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Australian Horror: Apple Cider Vinegar Episode 6 (Patreon Clip_

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 6 of Apple Cider Vinegar, "Tapeworm."

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Natalia Grace: Mini-Primer

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:05:00 -0000

In 2010, a Ukrainian orphan named Natalia Grace was adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett. While projecting the image of a perfect family, they quickly noticed a pattern of strange behavior and began to believe that Natalia Grace was not a six year old orphan in need, but an adult con artist trying to cause their death.

Jenn walks Joe through the messy details of this disturbing case and the horrific truth behind the Barnetts’ salacious story.

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Australian Horror: Snowtown (2011)

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:05:00 -0000

In the mid to late 90s, serial killer John Bunting groomed teenager Jamie Vlassakis to commit multiple murders under the guise of protecting their Adelaide suburb from pedophiles and queer men. Director Justin Kurzel and screenwriter Shaun Grant adapt the horrifying true story of the "bodies in the barrels" in the 2011 film Snowtown, which is an incredibly difficult, but important, watch. C/W: animal abuse, sexual assault, and torture

Correction: Joe incorrectly states Adelaide is the capitol of Australia (it's actually Canberra)

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Australian Horror: Apple Cider Vinegar Episode 4 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 4 of Apple Cider Vinegar, "Mama Aya."

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Australian Horror: Apple Cider Vinegar Episode 3 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 3 of Apple Cider Vinegar.

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Australian Horror: Black Water (2007)

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Climb that tree because we're headed into croc infested waters with Andrew Traucki and David Nerlich's 2007 creature feature, Black Water. It's a low budget affair, but shot in such a savvy way that Jenn nearly loses it.

Plus: changes to Brett Mann's real life story, comparisons to Greg McLean's Rogue, crocs vs alligators (play the Jenn drinking game!), and the smartest $5K Joe has seen on screen.

Reference: Barbara McMahon. "The Night of the Hunter." The Guardian

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Australian Horror: Apple Cider Vinegar Episode 1 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on the premiere episode of Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar, "Toxic."

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Mailbag: Serial Killers, Sun-Bleached Horror, and Survivors of the Donner Party

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe dig into some recent mail about Ted Bundy & GRK, and the Breen half of the Donner Party.

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Australian Horror: Belle Gibson Mini-Primer

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In anticipation of our Patreon coverage of Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar, here's a mini-primer on Australian wellness influencer Belle Gibson, who lied about her cancer diagnosis and bilked a bunch of charities.

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Australian Horror: Wolf Creek (2005)

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000

In 2005, Greg McLean’s bleak horror film Wolf Creek made waves with its unflinching cruelty and disturbing violence. Adding to the terror is the film’s opening claims that this horrific story was based on actual events.

But how closely does McLean keep to this upsetting source material? Jenn walks Joe through the harrowing true stories of Bradley Murdoch and Ivan Milat, two notorious killers who preyed on backpackers exploring Australia’s vast wilderness.

Topics include: Parallels to iconic horror, depictions of Australian archetypes, and the disturbing origins of making “a head on a stick.”

References:

> Eric Shorey. The Grisly True Crime Stories Behind The Infamous Australian Horror Movie 'Wolf Creek'. Oxygen True Crime

> Michael McGowan. Ivan Milat's chilling serial backpacker murders still haunt Australia. The Guardian

> Casefile Podcast 109. "Belanglo."

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Cannibal! The Musical (Patreon Clip)

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Trey Parker's Cannibal! The Musical (1993), which concludes our month on Survival Cannibalism

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Survival Cannibalism Summary

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:10:00 -0000

After a month of survival cannibalism texts, including Yellowjackets, Alive, Society of the Snow, The Donner Party, Alfred Packer, Ravenous, and Cannibal! The Musical, we're ready to discuss our overall thoughts. This includes religion, manifest destiny, and gender roles.

Plus: Jenn and Joe each pick their favorite text, ask for listener recommendations for future cannibalism texts, and announce where we're headed in March!

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Survival Cannibalism: Alfred Packer, the Colorado Cannibal Primer

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:04:00 -0000

Alfred Packer was no wilderness guide, or at least he wasn’t a talented one. This quirky prospector was known to be a petty thief and compulsive liar who shifted around from job to job. But in 1874, he convinced 5 men to follow him into the woods for what was supposed to be a seven-day trip. Months later, Packer emerged from the woods alone and strangely fit considering the lack of food.

In this episode, Jenn walks Joe through this strange story about the man now known as the Colorado Cannibal.

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Survival Cannibalism: The Donner Party

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In 1846, the Donner-Reed Party set out from Independence, Missouri to make the journey west to a better life in California. In this mini-primer, Joe tells Jenn about the calamities that befell the group and left them stranded for the winter, forcing them to resort to cannibalism.

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Survival Cannibalism: Society of the Snow (2023)

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:10:00 -0000

You may know the story of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, but you’ve never seen it told so intimately and with so much harrowing heart as in J.A. Bayona’s Society of the Snow. Adapted from the book by Pablo Vierci, the film achieves terrifying accuracy with painstaking recreations, on-location filming, and a young cast of South American newcomers.

Jenn and Joe continue a month on Survival Cannibalism with this beautiful retelling. Bayona chronicles not just the 72 days members of the Old Christians Club Rugby Team spent stranded in the Andes, but brings us into their lives before and after the disaster.

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Yellowjackets S02 Episode 9 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe discuss the S02 finale of Yellowjackets as part of our binge sprint of the show in advance of S03.

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Survival Cannibalism: Alive (1993)

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe begin covering Survival Cannibalism texts with Frank Marshall’s 1993 film Alive. Adapted from the book by Piers Paul Read, the film brings to life the 72 days survivors of the doomed Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 were stranded on a mountain high in the Andes.

This harrowing film has haunted us both since childhood, but how does Marshall handle the story’s darker moments and an inspirational trek out of the mountains?

Discussions include: a horrifying plane crash reenactment, changing the names of the dead, and catching up with the survivors twenty years later.

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Yellowjackets S02 Episodes 1-2 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Yellowjackets S02 Episodes 1-2

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Yellowjackets S01 Episodes 9-10 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episodes 9-10 5 of S01 of Yellowjackets.

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Survival Cannibalism: Miracle in the Andes Primer

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:10:00 -0000

On October 13th, 1972, a plane chartered by a Uruguayan rugby team crashed on a mountain high in the Andes. 72 days later, sixteen survivors emerged from the wreckage starving and dirty yet somehow alive. What happened in the aftermath of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 disaster is one of the most harrowing and inspirational stories ever told.

In this episode, Jenn walks Joe through the true story of the Old Christians Club rugby team and their incredible determination to survive.

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Yellowjackets S01 Episodes 1-2

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Get buzzing because our daily Patreon coverage of Yellowjackets kicks off with the first two episodes of S01 and we're giving the first episode away for free!

Up for discussion: Misty as an out of the gate fave, comparing the plane crash to Lost, needle drops from Jenn's junior year, and why this female-dominated show is such a fave.

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The Munich Olympics Massacre: The Mossad

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In anticipation of our Patreon discussion on Steven Spielberg's 2005 film Munich, Joe tells Jenn about the Mossad, the Israeli intelligence agency, and how their actions post-Munich 1972 Olympics differed from the events of the film.

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Ted Bundy and the Green River Killer: Summary

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

After two months of discussing serial killers of women targeting the Pacific Northwest, we're ready to wrap up our time with Ted Bundy and the Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway.

Up for discussion: what makes them similar? What distinguishes them? Why are there so many more adaptations of Bundy's story and who do most of them fail? And if the limited series model is the best way to tell both stories, is Ryan Murphy the (only) one to do it?

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The Munich Olympics Massacre: September 5 Mini-Primer

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:10:00 -0000

The 1972 Summer Olympic Games were supposed to be a time of joyful competition. As athletes gathered from around the world, the German government actively tried to create a “carefree” environment. But early in the morning of September 5, terrorists forced their way into the athlete's dorms, intent on holding the Israeli team hostage.

Jenn walks Joe through the harrowing events of that fateful day while introducing the unlikely news team that broadcast live coverage around the world...

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Ted Bundy: No Man of God (2021)

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe cover their final Bundy text with Amber Sealey’s No Man of God. This upsetting story dramatizes the series of interviews FBI profiler Bill Hagmaier conducted with the convicted serial killer during the ten years he sat on death row.

Plus: an impressive script, sexism in the workplace, and the most effective portrayal of Ted Bundy to date.

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Lockerbie: A Search for Truth Episode 5 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 5 of Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.

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Gary Ridgway: The Capture of the Green River Killer (2008)

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe dip into the Lifetime vault to cover a sprawling adaptation of a decades-spanning case with Norma Bailey’s “The Capture of the Green River Killer.”

Split narratives recount the nineteen years Gary Ridgway spent hunting for victims in the Pacific Northwest and the task force dedicated to bringing him down while a fictionalized character represents his 49 confirmed victims.

Plus: surprising cameos, perplexing narration, and introducing a killer through his crimes.

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Lockerbie: A Search for Truth - Episode 4 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 4 of Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.

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Lockerbie: A Search for Truth Episode 3 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 3 of Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.

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Gary Ridgway Primer: The Green River Killer

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Who was the Green River Killer? How does his story intersect with Ted Bundy and why is he infinitely less famous? Find out as Joe tells Jenn all about prolific serial killer Gary Ridgway.

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Lockerbie: A Search for Truth - Episode 1 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe take off with "Episode 1" of Peacock's new limited series, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, starring Colin Firth and Catherine McCormack, and featuring a harrowing plane crash, plus several emotionally manipulative moments.

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The Lockerbie Air Disaster: Mini-Primer

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:10:00 -0000

On December 21st, 1988, a PanAm Flight 103 fell out of the sky and onto the tiny town of Lockerbie in south-western Scotland. With 270 dead, it was the largest air disaster in UK history. A three-year investigation settled blame on the Libyan regime, but many call this a “miscarriage of justice.”

Jenn walks Joe through the disturbing details of the Lockerbie Air Disaster including several gruesome crime scenes, horrific destruction on a residential street, and multiple conspiracy theories.

This is the short version, so if you want to know more, support us on Patreon: patreon.com/murdermadefiction to hear the full-length Lockerbie Air Disaster Primer, as well as episode by episode coverage of Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.

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Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman (2021)

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

We're wrapping up our first month of Ted Bundy texts with Daniel Farrands' Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman (2021) which casts One Tree Hill hunk Chad Michael Murray in the titular role.

Up for discussion: another hot TV actor playing bad, the CW/MTV visual aesthetic, trope-y misogyny in the workplace, removing Liz & the court case, a slasher finale, and Lin Shaye (!).

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Bob Matthews Primer: The White Supremacist from 'The Order'

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

From 1983 - 1984, Robert Jay Matthews and his white supremacist group The Order organized a series of heists in an effort to wage war on the government. Basing their doctrine on the fictional book The Turner Diaries, Matthews and The Order are responsible for at least two murders and are the subject of the new Jude Law/Nicholas Hoult film 'The Order.'

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Rodney Alcala Primer: The Dating Game Killer from 'Woman of The Hour'

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

In 1978, Rodney Alcala appeared on The Dating Game, a 70s-era game show in which a bachelorette chooses between three mystery dates. In preparation for our coverage of Anna Kendrick’s Woman of the Hour, Jenn gives Joe a mini-primer on Alcala and his heinous crimes.

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The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist: The Sticky Episode 6 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 6 of The Sticky, "Apex."

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Ted Bundy: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) feat. Gena Radcliffe

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Special guest Gena Radcliffe joins Jenn and Joe to continue our coverage of Bundy-inspired texts with Joe Berlinger’s controversial Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019).

Disney alum Zac Efron stars in this adaptation of Elizabeth Kendall’s memoir chronicling her relationship with America’s most notorious serial killer. Told through the lens of a frustrated girlfriend, does Berlinger’s film sanitize the reputation of a notorious monster?

Plus: true crime fangirls, too-long titles, amalgamated characters, and glorifying sadistic serial killers

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The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist: The Sticky Episode 4 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 4 of The Sticky, "Teeth."

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The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist: The Sticky Episode 3 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 3 of Prime's The Sticky, "Margins" which mines plenty of comedy from a desperate road trip.

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Mailbag: The Ripple Effects of Ted Bundy's Murder Spree

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe respond to an email from listener Ellicia on growing up in the Pacific Northwest and the shadow of Ted Bundy's crimes.

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The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist: The Sticky Episode 2 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 2 of The Sticky, "Insertion Point."

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Ted Bundy: Ted Bundy (2002)

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe kick off our first Ted Bundy text with a look at Matthew Bright's 2002 Ted Bundy.

It's...messy: a collage of style and tone. It's not quite severe enough to be exploitation, but the mix of comedy, violence and true crime don't always work.

Plus: the most successful sequence, how faithful is it as a true crime adaptation, and Michael Reilly Burke and Boti Bliss' respective performances.

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The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist: The Sticky Episode 1 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 1 of The Sticky, "Petiole" which introduces our three maple syrup heisters.

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The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist: Primer (Patreon Clip)

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon primer episode on The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, in advance of our coverage of Amazon's six episode limited series, The Sticky.

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Ted Bundy: Mini-Primer

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Ted Bundy is widely considered one of the most prolific serial killers in US history. This former law student stalked, raped, murdered and dismembered 30 women between 1974 and 1978, though the actual number of victims is believed to be much higher.

Who was he? Who were his victims? How many times did he escape? How was he finally caught?

This is the short version, so if you want to know more, support us on Patreon: patreon.com/murdermadefiction to hear the full-length Ted Bundy Primer, as well as another primer on the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, six episodes on Prime's The Sticky, and the Jude Law/Nicholas Hoult terrorist film The Order.

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Jim Jones and David Koresh: Jonestown/Waco Summary

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

After spending the month dissecting the appeal and impact of Jonestown and Waco, Jenn and Joe are ready to say goodbye to cults for a bit.

In this episode, we reflect on the similarities and differences between Jim Jones and David Koresh, why cults are still murder, and how we're affected by fictionalized stories both brief and serialized.

Plus: where we're headed in December!

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David Koresh: Waco (2018) Episodes 4-6

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Ready for the fiery finale? Jenn and Joe tackle episode 4-6 of Paramount+s Waco, which wraps up the 51 day siege of the FBI on the Branch Davidian compound.

Up for discussion: extreme emotional manipulation, a lack of female stories, and who ultimately gets the blame

Plus: the show's Libertarian agenda draws a big rant from both of us (and this was recorded *before* the election results!)

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The Menendez Brothers: The Menendez Brothers Documentary (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Alejandro Hartmann’s 2024 Netflix documentary The Menendez Brothers.

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The Menendez Brothers: Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Episode 9 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 9 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Hang Men."

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The Menendez Brothers: Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Episode 8 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 8 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Seismic Shifts."

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David Koresh: Waco (2018) Episodes 1-3

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe continue our cult coverage and follow our primer detailing the ATF’s raid on Mount Carmel and the Branch Davidians by diving into episodes 1-3 of the mini series dramatization from Drew and John Erick Dowdle.

The series boasts an incredible cast, but are narrative changes softening a horrific story and are the true victims getting lost in the shuffle?

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The Menendez Brothers: Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Episode 7 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 7 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Showtime" which makes us question Dominic Dunne's role on the show, and deliberate who the real jury is.

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The Menendez Brothers: Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Episode 6 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 6 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Don’t Dream It’s Over."

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The Menendez Brothers: Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Episode 5 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 5 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "The Hurt Man" which features a stunning performance by Cooper Koch.

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David Koresh: Waco Primer

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe continue our coverage of cult inspired texts with the true story of David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and the ATF siege on their Waco, TX compound.

Jenn describes this uniquely American tragedy including Koresh’s violent ascent to power, a government agency desperate to improve their national image, daily conditions at New Mount Carmel, and a 51 day standoff leading to a deadly raid unfolding on live TV.

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The Menendez Brothers: Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Episode 4 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 4 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Kill or Be Killed."

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The Menendez Brothers: Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Episode 3 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 3 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?"

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The Menendez Brothers: Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Episode 2 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 2 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Spree."

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Jim Jones: The Sacrament (2013)

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Our first cult text of the month is The Sacrament (2013), Ti West's fictionalized version of the Jonestown massacre.

Discussion topics include: the use of faux documentary, the focus on the massacre and how that affects characterizations, the charisma of "Father" and Gene Jones' portrayal, the mumblecore cast, and real life comparisons.

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The Menendez Brothers: Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Episode 1 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 1 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Blame It on the Rain."

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The Menendez Brothers: Primer: The Menendez Murders (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on the Menendez Murders, which goes over the players and the timeline of the murders through to the high profile trials.

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Jim Jones: Jonestown Primer

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe are spending November talking about cults on the Main Feed. First up: Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple (note the lack of apostrophe), the cult that claimed the highest number of American civilian deaths until 9/11.

Who was Jones? Was he always a bad person? And how many people actually died in the infamous Jonestown massacre in Guyana?

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Ed Gein: The Silence of the Lambs (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Jonathan Demme's adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs (1991).

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Ed Gein: Summary

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:05:00 -0000

After a month of discussing Ed Gein, Jenn and Joe reflect on what they’ve learned about the Butcher of Plainfield. They also compare depictions of his life and crimes as seen in some of the most important horror films of all time.

Plus: where we're going in our third month!

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Ed Gein: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

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Ed Gein: House of 1000 Corpses (2003)

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe talk Mr. Robert Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses (2003) aka a "Punch Me in the Face" film. Is this film adapting Ed Gein or is this Zombie's take on Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

Plus: Southern stereotypes, the film's overwhelming visuals, gendered violence, and how the discussion extends into The Devil's Rejects.

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Ed Gein: Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein Episodes 4 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein Episodes 4

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Mailbag: Six Feet Under and Psycho's Legacy

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe respond to emails and messages from listeners Victoria (on the depth of gravesites and burying relatives on top of each other) and Amy (who ponders the problematic legacy of Hitchcock's Psycho).

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Ed Gein: Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein Episode 3 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 3 of Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein, the MGM+ docuseries from James Buddy Day.

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Ed Gein: Psycho (1960)

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 01:29:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe continue their coverage of Gein-inspired films with one of horror’s most influential texts: Alfred Hitchcock’s modern masterpiece, Psycho.

Premiering just over two years after news of Ed Gein’s horrendous crimes, Hitchcock based his stunning film on Robert Bloch’s 1959 novel which puts a handsome face on the notorious Butcher of Plainfield. But what elements of this shocking true story make it into the film and what gets left on the cutting room floor?

Plus: how does Psycho contribute to our collective misunderstanding of schizophrenia and how does the story repackage Gein’s complicated relationship with his mother Augusta?

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Ed Gein: Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein Episode 2 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein Episode 2.

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Ed Gein: Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein Episode 1 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 2 of Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein.

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Ed Gein: Mini-Primer

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:05:00 -0000

On November 16th, 1957, Ed Gein was arrested in the tiny town of Plainfield Wisconsin. Suspected of a single murder, what authorities found in his isolated farmhouse would shock the nation. Jenn and Joe tackle their second case by unraveling the twisted life and crimes of the Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein.

Who was he? How active was he? Who were his victims? And were there any close calls?

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Fresh Meat: Killing Dahmer (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on the Tubi documentary, Fresh Meat: Killing Dahmer.

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Episode 10 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 10 of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, "God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance."

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Episode 9 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 9 of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, "The Bogeyman."

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Summary

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

After a month of discussing Jeffrey Dahmer, Jenn and Joe debrief what we learned about his crimes and his victims. We also compare the various fictionalized depictions of him from film and TV.

Plus: where we're going in our second month!

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Episode 8 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 8 of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, "Lionel."

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Episode 7 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 7 of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, "Cassandra."

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Episode 6 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 6 of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, "Silenced."

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Dahmer (2002)

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe continue our coverage of Dahmer inspired films with David Jacobson’s contemplative and surprisingly bloodless film Dahmer (2002).

Anchored at the height of Dahmer’s killing spree, Jacobson lays the story out with a series of flashbacks while taking narrative liberties with the Wisconsin man’s first and final murders.

Plus: early aughts storytelling, Jeremy Renner’s disturbing performance, and the choice to change the names of the real life victims and little else.

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Episode 5 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 5 of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, "Blood On Their Hands."

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Episode 4 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 5 of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, "The Good Boy Box."

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Episode 3 (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 3 of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, "Doin’ a Dahmer."

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Jeffrey Dahmer: My Friend Dahmer (2017)

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Jenn and Joe tackle our first text, Marc Meyers' adaptation of Derf Backderf's comic memoir, My Friend Dahmer (2017).

Starring a post-Disney Ross Lynch and covering Dahmer's high school years, the film is a contained, quiet tragedy. Still, there's a few unusual creative decisions made for the film worth discussing.

Plus: comparing this to Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story's third episode, casting Anne Heche, and the the discomfort of seeing "Doin' A Dahmer" onscreen.

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Episode 2 (Patreon Clip)

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 2 of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, "Please Don't Go."

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Episode 1 (Patreon Clip)

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 1 of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, "Bad Meat.”

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Mini-Primer

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Each time Jenn and Joe cover a new killer or case, we'll begin with a brief primer to help listeners understand the context before we talk about the "fictionalized" film or TV interpretation. First up: Jeffrey Dahmer.

Who was he? How active was he? Who were his victims? And were there any close calls?

This is the short version, so if you want to know more, support us on Patreon: patreon.com/murdermadefiction to hear the full-length Dahmer Primer, as well as episodes on Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, and the Tubi doc, Fresh Meat: Killing Dahmer.

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Introducing Murder Made Fiction

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:05:00 -0000

Welcome to Murder Made Fiction! In this introductory episode, Jenn and Joe introduce themselves, their relationship with True Crime, and goals for the podcast moving forward.

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A Little Bite...

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:31:05 -0000

Welcome to Murder Made Fiction, a new podcast by Jenn Adams and Joe Lipsett that examines fictional films and TV shows based on true crimes.

Be sure to rate, review and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

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