These Horror Books Are Inspired By Real Events

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Based on the haunting experiences of a family, Jay Anson's "The Amityville Horror" captures the terror of encountering supernatural beings

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"The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson immerses readers in the eerie interior of a haunted home

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Based on a real exorcism case, William Peter Blatty's "The Exorcist" portrays a terrifying conflict between good and evil

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Inspired by serial killer Ed Gein, Robert Bloch's "Psycho" delves into the darker aspects of Norman Bates's psyche

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Drawn from accounts of experiences with the Mothman, "The Mothman Prophecies" by John Keel explores unexplained happenings

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Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood" is a classic of true crime that details the horrific murders of the Clutter family

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Frank De Felitta's "The Entity" delves into the paranormal and is inspired by a woman's accounts of hauntings

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Jack Ketcham's "The Girl Next Door" explores the atrocities of abuse and violence and is loosely based on a horrific murder case

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