No. 'Brightburn' is a fictional horror movie, not based on a true story in Kansas or anywhere else. It just uses the setting of Kansas as part of its fictional narrative.
Yes, there are some real - life inspirations. 'Brightburn' is a horror - take on the Superman origin story. Kansas is often associated with Superman's fictional origin. While not based on one specific true story, it plays on the idea of a child with extraordinary powers in a small - town Kansas setting, perhaps inspired by the rural, Americana feel of Kansas and the concept of a 'normal' place being disrupted by the arrival of someone with superhuman abilities.
No. There are no real - life events in Kansas like the ones depicted in 'Brightburn'. It's a fictional horror concept that doesn't have any basis in actual Kansas events.
The rural nature of Kansas could be related. In 'Brightburn', the small - town setting in Kansas emphasizes the isolation. Just like in real - life rural Kansas areas where help might be far away, in the movie, it makes it easier for the superpowered child to carry out his dark deeds without immediate interference. Also, the sense of community in Kansas, which is often strong in small towns, is turned on its head in 'Brightburn' as the community has no idea how to deal with this malevolent force in their midst.
No. 'Brightburn' is a fictional horror movie, not based on a true story. It takes the concept of Superman's origin but twists it into a dark and terrifying tale.