True Nightmares
2021TV-14
Nightmare stories are born from true stories of murder and mayhem. They haunt our childhoods and scare us throughout our lives. Todd Robbins brings to life the real stories that spawned these hair-raising tales.
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Episodes (18)
- 1. Crazy LoveOctober 14, 201544minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
The death of a farm owner leads to a murder mystery with a shocking outcome; a random twist of fate raises questions for the parents of a thrill seeking teenager; a women betrays her husband and it leads to an unthinkable, horrifying scenario. - 2. Too Rich, Too ThinOctober 21, 201544minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Two sisters from London journey to the U.S. and encounter a life-threatening situation; a magician in London performs a "deadly" trick with a shocking reveal; a popular circus performer is gunned down and everyone in his family is a suspect. - 3. The Grieving ProcessOctober 28, 201544minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
A son’s grief after the loss of his mother leads to frightening tales of murder; a complication at a community swimming pool results in a gruesome discovery; a devoted father and husband in Indianapolis has a shocking secret. - 4. Soap OperaNovember 4, 201544minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
A successful merchant becomes infamous for the ingredients used in her popular teacakes; a baby-obsessed woman stops at nothing for the chance to be a mother; a brutal murder is investigated inside a creepy suburban house. - 5. Overstay Your WelcomeNovember 11, 201544minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
A doctor’s devotion to his patient causes him to spiral into a distorted reality; a string of disappearances connects back to an unusual residence; a movie star proves that love off screen is unconditional, even when it comes to murder. - 6. No Way to DieNovember 18, 201544minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
A horrific crime scene on a lakefront triggers an investigation that is stranger than fiction; a husband stands accused of murdering his wife in grisly fashion; an escape artist in California attempts to cement his place in history. - 7. Kiss and KillMarch 14, 20218minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Whenever Belle Gunness has guests at her farm, they disappear. Authorities quickly uncover a horrifying secret in Belle's barn a secret that leaves the whole town speechless. - 8. The Well and The WickedMarch 14, 20218minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Claire and Dora Williamson just want to be healthy and happy. When they check into the luxury spa, Wilderness Heights, they find themselves in a terrifying situation with no escape. - 9. Holy MotherMarch 14, 20218minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Ed Gein's only ambition in life is to please his God-fearing mother, Augusta. But when Augusta passes away, Ed finds a frightening way to cope with the sudden loss. - 10. Killer SpectacleMarch 14, 20218minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Grady "Lobster Boy" Stiles loves all of the attention he gets at his circus sideshow act. When he ends up dead, Detectives learn that the beloved entertainer actually had many, many enemies. - 11. Waking NightmareMarch 14, 20218minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Ken Parks had it all: a great job, happy wife, and a loving family. When he develops a secret gambling addiction, his demeanor changes. Then, his peculiar behavior, quickly warps into murderous behavior. - 12. Halloween HorrorMarch 14, 20218minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
When little Timmy dies after eating his Halloween candy, the whole town goes on alert. The hunt to find the child-killing monster reveals a horrifying tale that shocks the nation. - 13. Ouija WomanMarch 14, 20218minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Nancy Bowen is desperate to contact her dead husband Charlie in the afterlife. When Nancy's friend Lila convinces her to try a Ouija Board, they receive some terrifying information from the spirit world, leading to a shocking twist. - 14. Serial ThrillerMarch 14, 20218minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Herb and Julie Baumeister seem to be living the American dream. They have three healthy kids, a successful business, and the biggest house on the block. When a serial killer sets his sights too close to home, their close-knit family bond slowly unravels. - 15. Routine KillingMarch 14, 20218minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Pat Brennan's life runs like a well-oiled machine. Each day starts and ends exactly the same. When his wife Sarah vanishes, Pat goes on a fearful quest to uncover what happened to her. - 16. Murder In RetrogradeMarch 14, 20218minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
When Fred Covell finds his wife dead in their upstairs bedroom, investigators quickly put together a list of compelling suspects. The more Detectives dig, the more bizarre the mystery becomes. - 17. Married to MadnessMarch 14, 20218minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Everyone knows Jim Nichols to be the neighborhood oddball. Even his wife, Joann, puts up with his strange tendencies to a certain degree. Suddenly, Jim starts a downward spiral of dangerous behavior, and his marriage gets pushed to the breaking point. - 18. Overnight SlayMarch 14, 20218minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
The Bender Family Inn and Grocery is a well-known resting place for weary travelers and pioneers. When rumors of a serial killer swirl around the wild west town of Harmony Grove, Kate Bender and her family become central to the investigation.
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