Based on a True Scary is a part true crime, part horror movie review podcast dedicated to debunking the spooky cinematic claim that is “based on a true story.” Hosts and horror fanatics Trisha and Jake crack the case film by film alongside special guests from the film world, comedy scene, and beyond to answer the ultimate question: what’s real vs. what’s reel? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basedonatruescary/support
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Episode 36: The Pope's Exorcist (2023) with Jake & Trisha
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Mamma mia! Jake and Trisha are back and ready to scare up a fun ole time while diving into the true story behind The Pope's Exorcist! Is Russell Crowe really a cool priest? Grab your crucifix, hit play, and find out! Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basedonatruescary/support…
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Episode 35: The Possession (2012) with Colin MacDonnell
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It's spooky season. Time to get scared! In this episode, Jake and Trisha are joined by camera operator and good pal of ours, Colin MacDonnell, to pry into the true story behind The Possession! Stay away from that creepy antique box in the corner, settle in, and listen to learn how easy it is to really get possessed. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob…
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Hey, horror freaks. Jake and Trisha are BACK and they're looking into the inspiration behind the best movie ever made...Scream! Is it really based on a true story? Can Jake and Trisha uncover the truth? Listen and find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basedonatruescary/support…
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Episode 33: Jeepers Creepers (2001) with Jenah Doucette
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Hey, horror folks. Jake and Trisha are back and getting creepy by looking into the true story behind Jeepers Creepers! This time, they’re joined by the fabulous Jenah Doucette to help them crack the case. So, did a winged demon really exist? Listen and find out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basedonatruescary/sup…
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Hey, horror fanatics! We know it's been a while. And things have been a bit crazy. But, Jake and Trisha are BACK for a very special catch-up episode! They're here to talk about their favorite horror films of 2021, their favorite past episodes, and Trisha is ready to put Jake to the test to see just how much he's learned about horror and true crime …
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Episode 31: The Devil Inside (2012) with Madison Gardner
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Happy October! Jake and Trisha are back just in time for the best part of a year. And in celebration of this macabre month, we've got a scary ass episode for you. That's right, our horror hosts are digging into the true tale behind The Devil Inside. Joining Jake and Trisha this week is the fabulous Madison Gardner. Madison is a writer and TikTok in…
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Episode 30: Deliver Us From Evil (2014) with Alex Dandino
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Hello, folks! Jake and Trisha are back, and this time, they're doing the same shit they always do! This episode has them digging into the true tale behind the 2014 satanic panic cop flick Deliver Us From Evil. Eric Bana doing a NY accent? Cop drama turned exorcism film? Joel fucking Mchale in a slo-mo knife fight? Check, check, and ooooooh check. J…
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Episode 29: The Disappointments Room (2016) with Leslie Hanson
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Oh hello, horror fans! Let your disappointment come to an end, because Jake and Trisha are back with a brand new movie to debunk! This time, they're digging into the true tale behind the basically unknown 2016 film The Disappointments Room. Have you heard of it? Yeah, neither have we. Which is weird because Kate Beckinsale is in it. So, you'd think…
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Episode 28: The Mothman Prophecies (2002) with Danielle Harris
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Holy shit, folks! Not even the Mothman could have predicted this one. Jake and Trisha are back and they're digging into the true story behind the 2002 film The Mothman Prophecies! And no...not the Richard Gere gerbil part. Just the whole Mothman part. The best part? Joining Jake and Trisha this week is the one, the only, the legendary scream queen …
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"Big daddy's calling from hell!" - That's right, your favorite horror hosts Trisha and Jake are back, and this time they are taking a look at the true story behind the 2011 film, The Rite! Is it wrong? Or is it RITE? One thing's for sure, Trisha's gonna make some dad jokes. Joining our demonic duo this week is the magnificent Molly McAleer (aka "Mo…
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Shhhhh....what's that? Oh snap, it's a brand new episode! This time, Jake and Trisha are taking a good hard look into the true story behind the 2011 gimmick-filled film, Silent House! Sure, the movie shows you a scary story all in one shot and in "real time"...but did it really happen? Our hosts are here to crack the case. Joining Jake and Trisha i…
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There's something in the water...it's a new episode! Your favorite horror hosts are back and ready to dive deep into the true story behind the 2003 sleeper hit, Open Water. You know, that not at all upsetting and stressful movie where a couple gets stranded in the open ocean on vacation. Remember vacations? Joining our spooky host duo this week on …
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Episode 24: The Exorcist (1973) with Marky Capicotto
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We're baaaaaack. It's Season 2: Revenge of the killer podcast hosts! And Jake and Trisha are kicking off this new season with the mother of all horror films. The one. The only. The Exorcist. Did you know this classic was based on a true story? Are you even able to fathom something so terrifying being true? And are you ready to learn just how true i…
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Holy moly. Folks, we have made it to the season finale of Based on a True Scary! That's right, your favorite horror hosts Jake and Trisha are laying down one more episode before a small summer break. And oh what an episode it is! This week, the duo is looking into the real story behind the 2017 Spanish horror film Verónica! Is it a true story? Is i…
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Hello guys, gals, ghouls, ghosties, and everyone in between. Your favorite horror hosts Jake and Trisha are here to take a hard look at the truth behind the 2006 French-Romanian film, Them (Ils)! And you better be ready to play, because if you're not, a group of pre-teens will murder you! At least, according to this movie. Joining Jake and Trisha t…
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Do you hear that? Is it the sound of silence? No...it's the sound of Jake and Trisha digging into the backstory behind The Quiet Ones! You know, creepy experiments, Satanic ghost cults, weird college crushes, and of course, Jared Harris. But IS IT ACTUALLY TRUE? Well, we're here to find out. Joining us on our quest for The Quiet Ones knowledge is o…
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Episode 20: The Conjuring (2013) with Holden McNeely and Alexis Robbins
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Wanna play hide and clap? Too bad, because no spooky truths can hide when Jake and Trisha are on the scene. And this week, they're uncovering the real story behind the James Wan film that started an entire universe of spooky dolls, nuns, and turned The Warrens into demon-fighting superheroes. That's right. We're doing The Conjuring. This week, Jake…
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Dunnnnnn dun. Dunnnn dun. Dun dun dun dun dun dun - it's Jaws time, kiddos! The weather is warm, the beaches have reopened, and if you go swimming, you're probs gonna die! What better movie to do right now than the classic summer horror film, Jaws? We bet you didn't even know this was based on a true story because we sure didn't until doing a littl…
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Ooohhhh hello everyone. How's everyone doing? Are you all losing your minds in quarantine? Well, so are your favorite horror hosts, Jake and Trisha! This week, they're breaking up their binge drinking to take a look at the true story behind the David Cronenberg classic Dead Ringers. And if you're like, "wait, that movie is based on a true story?? h…
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Listener beware: This one is DISTURBING. Jake and Trisha tackle the truth behind the most horrific tale yet - the events that inspired the 2007 film The Girl Next Door. And no, no no no, this is not that teen rom-com about the hot porn star chick. Joining our creepy co-hosts this week all the way from NYC is their friend Gunz! Gunz is the host of a…
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Episode 16: The Amityville Horror (1979) with Jackie Zebrowski
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Ladies and gents. Guys and ghouls. It's time. We're doing the OG. The GOAT. The arguably most well-known BOTS flick. The movie that comes to mind when you say "what's a horror movie that's based on a true story?" - that's right. Jake and Trisha are talking about The Amityville Horror! And since we're bringing out the big guns with our movie, we bro…
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Hey folks. This is a very special episode. Our first since this crazy international pandemic. While Jake and Trisha are quarantined and currently living in the new horror movie that is now just all of our lives, they were able to find a viral pandemic film that is actually based on a true story! And that film is Virus (you can watch it free on Amaz…
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Gather up yer' gators, because Jake and Trisha are about to hit the swamps to see if there's a shred of truth behind Tobe Hopper's Eaten Alive! Can something so strange be true? Did Buck's underage girlfriend ever the loving she desired? Is this just kinda how things are in the south? All questions will be answered. Joining our hosts this week is t…
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Ahhh, the great UFO debate. Are aliens real? Have they visited earth? Do they abduct people? And most importantly...are anal probes a thing? Jake and Trisha get to the bottom of all things extra terrestrial as they dive into the 1993 UFO flick, Fire in the Sky. A man is pulled onboard an alien space craft in front of his coworkers (and shit gets CR…
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Is it a crock? You're about to find out. This week, Jake and Trisha are diving into the truth behind the killer crocodile flick, Primeval! It's part monster movie, part political drama, and has a hint of strange comic relief from Orlando Jones (remember him?). But...is it actually inspired by true events? Helping our co-hosts crack the case is thei…
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Why fact check the truth behind The Strangers? Because we were home. And have literally nothing else to do. This week, Jake and Trisha decide to torture their friend Kym as they dive into whatever inspired the spooky and twisted tale behind the hit 2008 film. There’s Jake-hating, general man-hating, pool playing-hating, and some serious overall lif…
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Episode 10: An American Haunting (2006) with Steve Smith
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Easily the most shocking episode to date, Jake and Trisha untangle the insane truth (or lack thereof?) behind the southern period ghost film, An American Haunting. Just like in the film itself, there's a big ole twist. And after learning the truth, our hosts may never be the same again. Seriously, Jake has a full-on mental breakdown over the mic. J…
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Episode 9: The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) with Jared Warner
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Well gals and ghouls, the holiday season is upon us. And you know what that means: it's the most wonderful time for a little true crime. Hide from the family and listen to Jake and Trisha debunk the murderous "true" tale of The Town That Dreaded Sundown. Did all those couples really get killed down on lovers' lane? Were their age differences actual…
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Episode 8: The Snowtown Murders (2012) with Adam Murray
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Oh, Australia. Are you even real? Jake and Trisha are back to dig deep into the truth behind the critically-acclaimed grim nightmare that is The Snowtown Murders. Is the haunting tale of this father figure/son bonding murder spree something that actually happened? Place your bets put in those earbuds. This week, everyone's favorite horrific duo is …
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Episode 7: The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) with Connor Wilkes
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Everyone's puking up ectoplasm as Jake and Trisha explore the real story behind The Haunting in Connecticut. Can ghosts cure cancer? Are hot live-in cousins really a thing? These are the questions that need to be answered. This week they are joined by the lovely pal Connor Wilkes. As a resident manager of over two years, Connor has several USC shor…
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Brush up on your best Australian accent, because this week Jake and Trisha are taking a look at the anti-Australian tourism slasher film Wolf Creek. It's bloody, it's got lots of stock footage, and it's definitely a little disturbing...but is is ACTUALLY based on a true story? To crack the case, your favorite and extremely sexy hosts are joined by …
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Episode 5: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) with Chad Fjerstad
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Alright, kiddos. Put on your learnin' caps, because this one is full of some seriously fascinating deets. Jake and Trisha take a look at the oft-forgotten horror classic Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer with the help of their friend Chad Fjerstad. Unlike our previous guests, Chad decided to do EXTREMELY thorough research on his own, so...we got f…
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Episode 4: The Hills Have Eyes (1977) with Alexis Quasarano
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Is The Hills Have Eyes based on a true story? Wes claims it is. But is it? Inbred hillbillies torturing and murdering up in them hills? Sounds like a work of pure fiction….right? Good thing Jake and Trisha are here to get to the backwoods bottom of it once and for all. Man, they are such heroes. This week, they are joined by their friend Alexis Qua…
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Do you hate dolls as much as Jake? Then we have the episode for you. Jake and Trisha are fact-checking the true story claims in the original Annabelle. Get ready to trash all your childhood toys, because this gets a little spooky. Helping them crack the case is their dear friend Allyce, one of the funniest human beings on the planet happens to not …
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WARNING: This one is disturbing. Jake and Trisha watch the far-more-horrifying-than-they-anticipated film The Entity to uncover if this terrifying tale is in fact true. And they really hope it isn't. You will too. This week, they are joined by Brooks Davis, a filmmaker and “Jack of all trades” in the entertainment industry. After working freelance …
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Episode 1: The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) with Jacob Isreal
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Jake and Trisha are ready to crack the case! Today, they're looking into the supposed “based on a true story” film The Exorcism of Emily Rose. But, is it really? Joining them is their friend Jacob Israel, a former (in his words, “recovering”) talent representative, who worked with genre notables Scott Wilson (The Walking Dead), JoBeth Williams (Pol…
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