Halloween brings out all the things we love and hate about the holiday: tasty treats, creepy pumpkins, offensive costumes, and the annual marathon of terrifying horror movies.

Speaking of horror movies, the inspiration behind our favorite films can sometimes be found in history books or even the local news. In fact, there are plenty of tales of terror that have gone down in recent years that continue to have an impact on our nightmares.

From gruesome murders to unsolved mysteries, hit the flip to check out these 14 real life stories that will make you want to crawl up in a blanket on Friday night.

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