Here are 10 horror movies inspired by true events. br This video features: br 10. The Haunting in Connecticut br 9. Open Water br 8. The Hills Have Eyes br 7. The Conjuring br 6. The Girl Next Door br 5. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre br 4. Jaws br 3. The Blob br 2. A Nightmare on Elm Street br 1. The Amityville Horror br br Knowing that a horror movie is based on real life events makes it more horrified. Knowing that someone really went through that terrified situation won't let one sleep very easily. br Read more - bit.