When a horror movie is based on a true story, how true to the original events is it?

Well, it varies. Some movies might stick quite closely to the real events, but others might take just a basic concept and build a whole fictional horror story around it.

One way is through research. The creators might have interviewed people who were part of the original events or had knowledge about them. They would use this information to create a story that reflects the true nature of what happened. For instance, if there were specific dialogues or phrases that were commonly used during those events, they could be incorporated into the story to give it an authentic feel. Also, the sequence of events in the story would follow the general flow of the real - life events as much as possible.

They usually do research. For example, if it's a historical event, they study historical records. They might also consult with experts. This helps them get the basic facts right.

Yes, it was claimed to be based on true events. The Lutz family said they experienced all those spooky things.

Not really. American Horror Story is mostly fictional, drawing inspiration from various horror tropes and concepts rather than real-life incidents.

Definitely not. 'It' is purely a work of fiction. The plot and characters are all made up to scare and entertain the audience.

Yes, it is based on what was claimed to be a true story. The Lutz family said they experienced terrifying paranormal activities in the house.

It can vary a lot. Sometimes it's very close to the real events, but other times it takes creative liberties for dramatic effect.

The Conjuring movie's story isn't completely true. It incorporates real elements but also adds a lot of fictional elements to build a scarier and more captivating narrative. So, it's more of a fictional take on real-inspired themes.

To a large extent, it is. The movie incorporates elements of actual FBI operations and incidents, but it might have some fictionalized parts for dramatic effect.