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Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies

10.020122h MovieDocumentaryHorror

In Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies, Chiller investigates the terrifying factual stories that inspired some of the scariest horror movies of all time, including Silent Hill, The Amityville Horror, The Mothman Prophecies and…

DirectorJohn D'Auria

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Cast · Directed by John D'Auria

KWKatrina Weidman
Katrina Weidman
Self - Host
CHChris Holt
Chris Holt
Self - Host
CW
Charity Winters
Self - Host
JM
John McGarry
Self - Host
RDRichard Dolan
Richard Dolan
Self - American Historian & Author
ML
Michael Laimo
Self - Author, Dead Souls
CL
Christopher Lutz
Self - Amityville Eyewitness
LH
Lucy Herrmann
Self - Poltergeist Witness

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Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies?

Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Troma NOW and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies on Netflix?

No, Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Troma NOW.

Is Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies for free?

Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.

Is there a sequel to Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies?

Yes — Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies is followed by Real Fear 2: The Truth Behind More Movies (2013) in the Real Fear Collection.

Is there a prequel to Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies?

Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies is the first film in the Real Fear Collection.

Is Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies part of a trilogy?

No — Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies is part of the Real Fear Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Real Fear Collection?

There are 2 films in the Real Fear Collection: Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies (2012) and Real Fear 2: The Truth Behind More Movies (2013).