The element of truth. Knowing that these events actually happened makes it more fascinating. For instance, in the story of 'Hidden Figures', the real - life achievements of the African - American female mathematicians were incredible. We are drawn to real - life heroes and their extraordinary feats.
One example could be 'The Blind Side'. It's based on the true story of Michael Oher. A wealthy family takes in a homeless and traumatized boy, and helps him become a successful football player. It's unbelievable how much his life changed because of their kindness.
Yes, '1408' is based on a true story. The story was inspired by a Stephen King short story of the same name. It's about a man who stays in a supposedly haunted hotel room, Room 1408, and experiences terrifying and inexplicable events.
Well, it's a bit of a mix. While it may be inspired by some true elements from 1899 such as the general state of the world, sea travel, and social hierarchies at that time, it also has a lot of fictional elements added for the sake of drama and mystery. For example, the overarching mystery plot might be a creative take on some historical uncertainties, but not directly based on a single true story.
In many cases, 'True Story' is indeed drawn from actual happenings. The creators might take some artistic liberties, but the core elements are rooted in truth.
Yes, if it's labeled as a true story, it usually has some basis in real events. But there might be some creative liberties taken for entertainment or narrative purposes.