Hello and welcome to The Room Went Dark.

A few episodes in, we thought it was time for a bonus episode to properly introduce ourselves and share why we started this podcast.

We’ll talk about our love of true crime films, documentaries based on real events, and the fascination with how Hollywood tells these stories. What drew us to examining the accuracy of movies based on true stories? And why does separating fact from fiction matter to us?

If you’re new here, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast.

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Track: Caverns Of Madness -

Artist: Darren Curtis

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In Part 2 of this two-part series (Ed Gein) of The Room Went Dark, Amalie and Lorraine examine how Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was inspired by one of America’s most infamous killers.

"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre terrified audiences with its chainsaw-wielding killer, Leatherface. But was it really based on a true story? In this episode, we investigate the crimes of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin murderer and grave robber whose shocking actions inspired Leatherface and influenced countless horror films. We separate fact from fiction and uncover the disturbing reality behind one of horror's most iconic villains."

While the film presents Leatherface as a chainsaw-wielding mass murderer, the real Ed Gein’s crimes were very different — and in many ways, even more disturbing.

In this episode, we explore:

• What Ed Gein actually did
• Whether Gein committed the murders shown in the film
• How Leatherface was inspired by Gein
• What the movie changed or exaggerated

If you’re interested in true crime films, horror movies based on real events, and the accuracy of movies inspired by serial killers, this episode breaks down the real story behind The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Thank you for listening and please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Let us know your thoughts by contacting us on one of the following:

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Music:

Track: Caverns Of Madness -

Artist: Darren Curtis

https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/

In Part 1 of this two-part series of The Room Went Dark, Amalie and Lorraine explore the disturbing real-life story of Ed Gein and how it inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960).

"Psycho introduced the world to Norman Bates, one of cinema's most iconic killers. But few realise that the character was partly inspired by the shocking crimes of Ed Gein. In this episode, we uncover the real story behind Psycho, explore Gein's disturbing crimes, and reveal how a quiet Wisconsin man became the inspiration for one of horror's greatest villains."

We focus on Gein’s relationship with his mother, Augusta Gein — the intense and psychologically complex dynamic that influenced both his crimes and the creation of Norman Bates.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Who Ed Gein really was
• The truth about his relationship with his mother
• How closely Psycho reflects real events
• Whether Norman Bates accurately represents Gein

Part 2 will explore The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and how that film portrayed Ed Gein’s crimes differently.

If you're interested in true crime films, tv shows and documentaries and how accurate they are based on real events, this episode breaks it down.

Thank you for listening and please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Let us know your thoughts by contacting us on one of the following:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theroomwentdark_

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theroomwentdark

Email - [email protected]

Music:

Track: Caverns Of Madness -

Artist: Darren Curtis

https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/

In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie and Lorraine examine how Hollywood portrayed one of America’s most notorious female serial killers, Aileen Wuornos.

"Monster tells the tragic and controversial story of Aileen Wuornos, one of America's most infamous female serial killers. We examine the real crimes behind the film, explore Wuornos' troubled life, analyse the movie's portrayal of events, and separate Hollywood storytelling from the facts of one of the most debated true crime cases in modern history."

We compare the 2003 film Monster, starring Charlize Theron, with the Netflix documentary Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers to uncover:

• What the movie got right about Aileen Wuornos
• What details were dramatised or changed
• How the documentary frames her life and crimes
• Do we get to see the real Aileen

If you’re interested in true crime films, tv shows and documentaries based on real events, and the accuracy of movies based on true stories, this episode breaks it down.

Thank you for listening and please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Let us know your thoughts by contacting us on one of the following:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theroomwentdark_

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theroomwentdark

Email - [email protected]

Music:

Track: Caverns Of Madness -

Artist: Darren Curtis

https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/

Welcome to The Room Went Dark: The True Crime in Film.

Each week, Amalie and Lorraine explore films, TV series, and documentaries based on real events. From notorious serial killers to infamous criminal cases and paranormal investigations, we examine how Hollywood tells these stories — and whether it gets them right.

How accurate are movies based on true stories?

What details are changed for dramatic effect?

And when entertainment takes priority, what happens to the truth — and the victims?

Through the cinematic lens of true crime, we separate fact from fiction and uncover the real stories behind the screen.

Thank you for listening and please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

For more information you can find up on the following:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theroomwentdark_

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theroomwentdark

Email - [email protected]

Music:

Track: Caverns Of Madness -

Artist: Darren Curtis

https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/