Is 'The Last Empress' really based on a true story? What are the main real - life events it is based on?

Yes, 'Empress Ki' is based on a true story. It is based on the life of Empress Ki Seung - nyang in the Yuan Dynasty. She was a remarkable woman who rose from a low - ranking position to become an empress through her intelligence and political acumen.

Well, it's said to be based on true events. The real events were likely home invasions where people felt extremely vulnerable. The movie takes that fear of the unknown, of strangers coming into your private space uninvited, and magnifies it for the big screen. It plays on our basic fears about the safety of our homes and our loved ones.

Yes, 'Bloodsport' is based on a true story. It is inspired by the life of Frank Dux, a martial artist who claimed to have participated in a secret and extremely dangerous full - contact martial arts tournament called the Kumite. However, there has been some controversy regarding the authenticity of Dux's claims, but the movie is presented as being based on his story.

Yes, 'The Accountant' is based on a true story. However, the exact real - life events haven't been fully disclosed in extreme detail. It was inspired by the idea of a person with high - functioning autism who uses his unique skills in accounting in a rather unorthodox way. The movie takes elements from real - life situations where people with such conditions can have extraordinary abilities in specific fields like math and accounting.

Yes, 'The Possession 2012' is based on a true story. It was inspired by a series of events involving a dybbuk box. The dybbuk box was an antique wine cabinet that was said to be haunted. People who came into contact with it reported strange occurrences such as nightmares, physical injuries, and a general sense of unease. The movie took elements from these real - life accounts of the supposedly haunted box and crafted a horror story around it.

Yes, 'Superbad' is based on a true story. It was inspired by the real - life experiences of the movie's writers. They drew from their own high - school days, especially their attempts to get alcohol and their relationships with friends. The awkward and hilarious situations they went through in their youth were transformed into the story we see in the movie.

Yes, 'The Grudge 2020' is based on a true story. It is based on the Japanese legend of a curse that is passed on through a house. People who enter the house are affected by the malevolent spirits there. In real - life cases in Japan, there have been reports of unexplained hauntings in certain locations, which inspired this movie's concept.

Yes, 'Stalag 17' is based on a true story. It was inspired by the experiences of American prisoners of war in German POW camps during World War II. These camps were often harsh and had complex social dynamics among the prisoners and with their captors.

The Goldfinch is indeed based on a true story. The real - life incident of the theft of the painting serves as the foundation. This painting was a significant piece of art. In the story, the protagonist's life is changed forever when he gets hold of the stolen painting. He has to deal with the consequences of having this stolen art. It's not just about the painting's value but also the moral and legal implications for him. His relationships, his growth, and his understanding of the world are all affected by this painting which has a parallel to the real - life importance of the actual painting and its theft.

Yes, 'The Glory' is based on true events. However, specific details of the real - life events haven't been fully disclosed. But it's believed to draw inspiration from cases of school bullying and the long - term impacts on the victims.