8 Blockbuster Films You May Not Know Were Inspired By Real-Life Events

The Exorcist is a classic horror movie that still sends chills down our spines. But did you know that it was inspired by a real-life exorcism? In 1949, a 14-year-old boy named Roland Doe was allegedly possessed by a demon.

The Exorcist (1973) - Inspired by the Exorcism of Roland Doe

The Conjuring is another horror movie that's based on a true story. The film tells the story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who helped the Perron family rid their farmhouse of a malevolent spirit. 

The Conjuring (2013) - Inspired by the Perron Family Haunting

Ben Affleck's Argo is a gripping thriller that tells the story of a CIA operation to rescue six American diplomats from Iran in 1979. The film is based on a true story, known as the Canadian Caper.

Argo (2012) - Inspired by the Canadian Caper

The Imitation Game is a historical drama that tells the story of Alan Turing, a British mathematician who helped crack the German Enigma code during World War II. The film is based on Turing's real-life story, including his struggles.

The Imitation Game (2014) - Inspired by the Life of Alan Turing

The Social Network is a biographical drama that tells the story of Mark Zuckerberg and the founding of Facebook. The film is based on real-life events, including the lawsuits and controversies that surrounded the social media platform's early days.

The Social Network (2010) - Inspired by the Founding of Facebook

12 Years a Slave is a historical drama that tells the story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 1840s. The film is based on Northup's real-life memoi.

12 Years a Slave (2013) - Inspired by the Life of Solomon Northup

The Revenant is a historical drama that tells the story of Hugh Glass, a fur trapper who was mauled by a bear and left for dead in the early 19th century. The film is based on Glass's real-life story.

The Revenant (2015) - Inspired by the Life of Hugh Glass

Captain Phillips is a biographical thriller that tells the story of Richard Phillips, a merchant mariner who was taken hostage by Somali pirates in 2009. The film is based on real-life events, including the dramatic rescue operation that saved Phillips' life.

Captain Phillips (2013) - Inspired by the Maersk Alabama Hijacking