Can you name some of the best films based on true stories that are less well - known?

Sure. 'Prefontaine' is a great one. It's about Steve Prefontaine, a long - distance runner. The movie shows his determination and his impact on the running community. Another is 'The Express', which tells the story of Ernie Davis, the first African - American to win the Heisman Trophy in college football. It's not as widely known as some others but is a very good film.

The film 'Buffalo Soldiers' is based on a true - story situation in Germany. It shows the misadventures and the rather chaotic situation among the U.S. soldiers stationed there. It's not as well - known as some of the big - name war films but still offers an interesting look at military life in a different setting.

'The Lost Battalion' is based on a true story. It focuses on the 77th Division of the United States Army during World War I. They found themselves surrounded by the Germans in the Argonne Forest. The film shows their struggle for survival and how they held out against great odds.

Well, 'World Trade Center' can also be considered in a way. It's about the real - life rescue efforts of firefighters at the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attacks. It shows their courage and determination in the face of such a huge disaster.

A great example is 'Goodfellas'. It's based on the true - life story of Henry Hill, a mobster. The movie gives an inside look into the life of the mafia, their code, and how they operate. 'Donnie Brasco' is also based on a true crime story. It shows the relationship between an FBI agent and a mobster. The agent infiltrates the mafia to gather information. And '12 Years a Slave' is based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery.

A third example could be 'Poltergeist'. It was loosely based on some reports of poltergeist activity. The movie shows a family dealing with unexplained and often violent paranormal events in their home.

One example could be 'The Conjuring' series. It is based on the real - life cases of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. These cases often involved elements related to incantations and dark forces. Another might be 'The Exorcist', which was inspired by a supposed real - life exorcism case where incantations were used as part of the religious ritual to drive out the devil.

One is 'A Beautiful Mind'. It's based on the true story of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who struggled with schizophrenia. The film shows his life journey, from his academic achievements to his battle with mental illness.

Yes, 'The Silence of the Lambs' is somewhat based on true events. While not strictly a 'cannibal film' in the most extreme sense, it was inspired by real - life serial killers. The character of Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant but deranged psychiatrist who is also a cannibal, is one of the most iconic in cinema. His character draws from the study of real - life criminals who exhibit extreme and abnormal behaviors.

The Hinterkaifeck murders in Germany in 1922. A family and their maid were brutally murdered on their farm. The strange thing was that there were signs of the killer staying on the farm for days after the murders. There were also footprints in the snow leading to and from the house, but no one knew who the killer was.