True Crime in Cinema. Crimes That Inspired Cult Films

Sometimes real life offers stories that are much more incredible than those that even the most inventive screenwriter can come up with. This book is about such cases. On the following pages, the reader will discover the sensational, and often shocking, truth behind dozens of feature films — from works like "The Tree of Life" by Terrence Malick and "Elephant" by Gus Van Sant to cult classics like the films "Alive" and "The Hills Have Eyes." Full of fascinating revelations and facts at the level of "believe it or not," this book will be a discovery for both movie lovers and fans of true crime works.