The Life And Death Of Author Anne Rice
Born of grief and a problematic relationship with religion, Anne Rice's "Vampire Chronicles" redefined vampires. This is her amazing real-life story.
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Tragic Details About The Cast Of Diff'rent Strokes
While "Diff'rent Strokes" told the wholesome and happy story of the family, the lives of the actors were anything but. Here are some tragic details.
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The Untold Truth Of Miracle On 34th Street
"Miracle on 34th Street' began as a film in which few had faith. "Miracle on 34th Street's" journey to began a holiday classic is nothing short of miraculous.
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The Untold Truth Of It's A Wonderful Life
Although it has become an undisputed Christmas classic, the film's happy ending was decades in the making. This is the untold truth of "It's a Wonderful Life."
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Evel Knievel
Evel Knievel's stunts brought him fame in the 1970s, but he found himself on the pop culture scrap heap. This is the tragic real-life story of Evel Knievel.
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The Untold Truth Of Ann Rule
The true crime genre thrives, and late author Ann Rule is one of the figures most responsible for that ongoing obsession. This is the untold truth of Ann Rule.
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The Untold Truth Of Tim Burton
Dabbling in horror, surrealism, and dark comedy, Tim Burton's work is virtually a genre unto itself. This is the untold truth of Tim Burton.
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Star Trek Actors Before They Made It Big
"Star Trek's" charasmatic actors have brought the franchise's stories heart, soul, and life. Here are the true stories of some of "Star Trek's" brightest stars.
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Where These Star Trek Stars Are Buried
From Leonard Nimoy to Anton Yelchin, some "Star Trek" actors are no longer with us. Here are the final resting places of some of "Star Trek's" brightest stars.
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Dark Shadows: The Untold Truth
In 1966, soap oper. "Dark Shadows" debuted, combining classic horror tropes with gothic romance and tragedy. It remains a pop-culture phenom today.
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Final Interviews Of Famous Actors
A star's final public words can have a power beyond morbid interest. Here's a look at the final interviews of some of Hollywood's most famous actors.
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The Untold Truth Of Dragnet
The story you're about to read is true. No names have been changed to protect the innocent. This is the untold truth of "Dragnet."
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Every Actor Who Has Played Charles Manson In A Movie
From the scores of books, shows, and films based on the infamous murders, true crime enthusiasts still can't get enough of Charles Manson.
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Things Fans Might Not Know About The Addams Family
The Addams Family have delighted with their wholesomely macabre humor for over 80 years. These are the facts about America's favorite freaky family.
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The Bizarre Story Of Edgar Cayce, The Sleeping Prophet
Edgar Cayce is arguably the most notable mystic since Nostradamus. This is the bizarre story of man they called the Sleeping Prophet.
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Tragic Details About The Munsters Cast
"The Munsters" brought classic monsters home to suburbia as a typical sitcom family. But for some cast members, life was often truly monstrous.
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The Truth About The Alien Invasion In The Hudson Valley
During the 1980s, New York's Hudson Valley became a hotbed of UFOs and strange happenings. Here's the truth about the alien invasion in the Hudson Valley.
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The Untold Truth Of John Waters
From being America's most transgressive underground filmmaker to a beloved pop culture icon, here's the untold truth of John Waters.
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The Most Chilling Messages People Received Beyond The Grave
From the touching to the terrifying, here are some of the most chilling messages people have received from beyond the grave.
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The Untold Truth Of Nosferatu
Nearly a century after its 1922 premiere, "Nosferatu" remains a compelling adaptation of "Dracula." This is the untold truth of "Nosferatu."
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The Untold Truth Of The Three Stooges
For eight decades, audiences have delighted in the eye-gouging, hair-pulling comic mayhem of The Three Stooges. Their story is much more than slapstick comedy.
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The Untold Truth Of Randy Rhoads
Just 25 years old at the time of his death, Randy Rhoads changed the face of heavy metal guitar forever. This is the untold truth of Randy Rhoads.
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The Most Dangerous Serial Killers Of The 1960s
The 1960s wasn't all peace and free love. From the Boston Strangler to the Manson Family, these are the most dangerous serial killers of the 1960s.
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The Untold Truth Of Bo Diddley
With a career spanning six decades, Bo Diddley's influence on rock, pop, R&B, and hip hop is immeasurable. This is the untold truth of Bo Diddley.
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The Untold Truth Of Muddy Waters
Both blues and rock 'n' roll owe a debt to Muddy Waters and his pioneering electric guitar work. This is the untold truth of Muddy Waters.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Man Who Directed 1931's Dracula
Tod Browning was a victim of both his unique vision and his personal demons. This is the tragic true story of the man who directed 1931's Dracula.
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Crazy Stories People Have About Meeting Ozzy Osbourne
Meeting the Prince of Darkness is bound to leave an impression. These are some of the craziest stories people have about meeting Ozzy Osbourne.
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