True Films

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Driving, wild and hilarious” (The Washington Post), here is the incredible “memoir” of the legendary actor, gambler, raconteur, and Saturday Night Live veteran. When Norm Macdonald, one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time, was approached to write a...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The most famous true crime novel of all time "chills the blood and exercises the intelligence" (The New York Review of Books)—and haunted its author long after he finished writing it. On November 15, 1959, in the small town of Holcomb, Kansas, four members of the...

Editorial Review CABIN 28 is a relentless, edge-of-your-seat thriller that transforms a real 1981 nightmare into a gripping, claustrophobic descent into fear. Ted Lazaris delivers sustained tension, emotional realism, and chilling authenticity, proving once again why he is known as the Master of Documented Terror. Fans of true-crime suspense and home-invasion horror in the tradition of The Strangers will find this story impossible to put down and unforgettable long after the final page. CABIN 28 A True Documented Terror — The Keddie Cabin Murders (California, 1981), The Case That Inspired...

Editorial Review THE GAINESVILLE RIPPER is a relentless, deeply unsettling true-crime thriller that captures the real terror that gripped Gainesville during the brutal murders committed by Danny Rolling. With cinematic pacing, authentic investigative detail, and escalating fear, the book delivers literal terror while honoring the documented facts behind the case that later inspired the blockbuster film franchise Scream. This is not fiction dressed as horror — it is a chilling record of how quickly safety can vanish and how one predator can change an entire community forever. THE ...

EDITORIAL REVIEW A chilling, emotionally powerful true-crime thriller that grips the reader from the first discovery to the final official record. Ted Lazaris delivers relentless tension, human realism, and unforgettable imagery while honoring the investigative truth behind the case. This is Documented Terror at its finest — a haunting story of loss, consequence, and the moment a community realized the danger was far greater than anyone imagined. THE CRAWL SPACE A True Documented Terror — The John Wayne Gacy Murders — The Case That Inspired the Film GACY He looked like everyone else. ...

The Missing JFK Assassination Film is not the typical JFK assassination book. This book does not attempt to answer the question of who killed John F. Kennedy; instead it addresses why we should question the actions of those involved and why the truth was withheld from the people. Though copies of Orville Nix's film exist, the original film is missing. Why? The FBI confiscated Orville's camera for several months, then returned it in pieces. Were these actions sinister, or were they just examples of governmental incompetence?

If you think ghosts are only responsible for hauntings, think again. The Demonologist reveals the grave religious process behind supernatural events and how it can happen to you. Used as a text in seminaries and classrooms, this is one book you can't put down. For over five decades, Ed and Loraine Warren have been considered America's foremost experts on demonology and exorcism. With over 3,000 investigations to their credit, they reveal what actually breaks the peace in haunted houses. Don't miss the Warrens in the new blockbuster movie The Conjuring.

Editorial Review INSIDE THE MIND OF A KILLER explores the real crimes and psychological patterns that helped inspire the unforgettable terror behind The Silence of the Lambs. Through documented behavior, investigative pressure, and the chilling routines of predators who hid in plain sight, this book reveals how understanding a killer can be as dangerous as hunting one. Ted Lazaris delivers a gripping Documented Terror account that combines real danger, authentic investigation, and the unsettling truth that evil often wears the mask of normal life. INSIDE THE MIND OF A KILLER A True ...

*Now a Netflix film* The inspiring true story of Jessica Watson—an Australian teenager who set out to sail solo around the world! On May 15, 2010, after 210 days at sea and more than 22,000 nautical miles, sixteen-year-old Jessica Watson sailed her thirty-three-foot boat triumphantly back to...

The harrowing true story of abduction and survival from the courageous young woman who lived it—now the subject of a Lifetime original movie, I Am Elizabeth Smart. In this memoir, Elizabeth Smart reveals how she survived and the secret to forging a new life in the wake of a brutal crime. On...

Editorial Review A chilling, methodical descent into one of the most disturbing criminal minds in American history, THE HOUSE OF SKIN delivers relentless tension grounded in documented fact and psychological realism. Fans of true crime and horror alike will recognize the real-life nightmare that inspired The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but this story goes deeper — revealing the quiet routines, hidden patterns, and human cost behind the legend. With disciplined pacing, unforgettable imagery, and a haunting final line, this entry in the Documented Terror series stands as one of Ted Lazaris’s...

Editorial Review THE PRESENCE IN THE ROOM delivers a chilling blend of medical realism and supernatural dread, building tension through documented evidence rather than spectacle. Ted Lazaris crafts a slow-burn hospital nightmare where every chart entry and monitor reading deepens the fear that something unseen may be interacting with the child. Fans of Insidious will find this story haunting, emotional, and impossible to forget — a quiet terror that lingers long after the final page. THE PRESENCE IN THE ROOM A True Documented Terror — The Medical and Witness Reports Behind the Phenomena...

Editorial Review DEVIL IN THE HOUSE is a chilling, methodical descent into one family’s fight to survive a home that refuses to release them, delivering sustained tension through realism rather than spectacle. Ted Lazaris builds dread with disciplined escalation and emotional restraint, creating a haunting narrative that feels disturbingly possible from the first disturbance to the final, unforgettable realization. Fans of stories in the tradition of The Conjuring will find this a gripping, atmospheric entry in the Documented Terror series that lingers long after the last page. DEVIL IN ...

Editorial Review THE CHILDREN WHO CAME BACK is a haunting and emotionally powerful Documented Terror account that blends historical accuracy, medical realism, and deeply human storytelling into one unforgettable narrative. With disciplined pacing and quiet, believable detail, Ted Lazaris builds an eerie sense of plausibility that makes readers question the boundaries between grief, memory, and the unexplained. The result is a chilling yet compassionate story that lingers long after the final page, leaving readers unsettled by the possibility that some mysteries may never be fully understood...

The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands his 2014 New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles that built Pixar’s singularly successful culture, and on all he learned during the past nine years that allowed Pixar to retain...

From Blackadder to Call the Midwife, from the Cadbury's Caramel Rabbit to Harry Potter, Miriam Margolyes is the outspoken great aunt (after two sherries) we all wish we had -- this is (at last) her extraordinary life story and it's well worth the wait. 'There is no one on earth quite so...

On a chilly Monday morning in 1935, a young maid opened the garage door of a Southern California seaside villa onto a grim scene. Her employer, a popular motion picture comedienne, lay dead in the front seat of her expensive automobile. Within hours, the news of Thelma Todd’s death was making headlines throughout the nation. Was it murder, suicide, or accident? Cast against the background of Hollywood and Los Angeles, the film industry and the growing metropolis, her death baffled both the public and the investigating authorities. After numerous attempts to solve the mystery over the last...

Moon Man is Bart Sibrel’s revealing memoir recalling his harrowing journey investigating what really happened during America’s famous “Apollo” missions.

EDITORIAL REVIEW The Last Word They Heard is a gripping investigative thriller that captures the quiet terror of a city under threat and the relentless pressure placed on those sworn to protect it. With disciplined pacing, authentic police procedure, and steadily escalating suspense, the story delivers a chilling portrait of fear spreading through everyday life. This powerful final act leaves readers with a haunting realization: danger may fade from headlines, but vigilance never truly ends. THE LAST VOICE THEY HEARD A True Documented Terror — The Boston Strangler Murders — The Case ...

Editorial Review A chilling, slow-burn supernatural thriller, DO NOT OPEN THE BOX delivers relentless tension through a simple, terrifying premise that escalates into institutional dread and permanent consequence. The story grips readers with realistic characters, mounting fear, and a signature unforgettable image that lingers long after the final page. This is classic Documented Terror — grounded, credible horror that turns a single object into a legacy of fear. DO NOT OPEN THE BOX A True Documented Terror — The Dybbuk Box Case — The Case That Inspired the Film The Possession The ...