Can you name some mysteries based on true stories that are not well - known?
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.
Can you name some well - known beefs based on true stories?
One well - known beef based on a true story is the long - standing rivalry between the Montagues and Capulets in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This feud was based on real - life family rivalries and disputes that were common in Verona at that time. Their hatred for each other was so intense that it led to many tragic events in the story.
Can you name some of the best films based on true stories that are less well - known?
Sure. 'The Theory of Everything' about Stephen Hawking's life is quite good. It shows his scientific achievements and his personal life with his family. 'Foxcatcher' is another one. It's based on the true events involving an Olympic wrestler and his relationship with a wealthy sponsor. And 'The Big Short' which is about the financial crisis of 2008 but told in an engaging and unique way.
Can you name some best sports films based on true stories that are not so 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.
Can you name some well - known true fairy tale stories?
Sure. 'The Little Mermaid' is a well - known true fairy tale. It tells the story of a mermaid who falls in love with a human prince. Another one is 'Rapunzel' with her long hair locked in a tower. And of course, 'Sleeping Beauty' who is cursed to sleep for a hundred years until awakened by a prince's kiss.
Can you name a few horror games that were based on true stories and are well - known?
There's also 'Condemned: Criminal Origins'. This game is based on real - life crime scenes and forensic investigations. The developers incorporated elements such as analyzing evidence, dealing with serial killers, and exploring derelict and dangerous locations. It gives players a taste of the horror that real - life investigators might face when dealing with heinous crimes.
Can you name a few musicals based on a true story that are less well - known?
Sure. 'Bonnie & Clyde' is a musical based on the true story of the infamous criminal couple. It shows their life, crimes and the public's fascination with them. Another one is 'Grey Gardens'. It's based on the real - life mother - daughter relationship of Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale and Edith Bouvier Beale. Their eccentric lives in a decaying mansion were the inspiration for this musical.
Can you recommend some army films based on true stories that are less well - known?
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.
Can you recommend period dramas based on true stories that are not well - known?
'The King's Speech' is based on the true story of King George VI of the United Kingdom. He had a stuttering problem and had to overcome it to be able to lead his nation, especially during the difficult times of World War II. It's a really inspiring story that not everyone may be familiar with but is well - worth watching for its great acting and historical significance.
What are some well - known true detective series based on true stories?
There's also 'Cold Case Files'. This long - running series focuses on real cold cases. Each episode looks at a different case that has gone unsolved for a long time, and shows how detectives use new evidence and technology to try to solve them.
Can you recommend some well - known thrillers based on true story?
A very good example is 'All the President's Men'. It's based on the real - life Watergate scandal. The movie follows the two journalists as they uncover the truth behind the break - in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters. It's full of suspense as they face various obstacles and threats while trying to expose the truth.