Mamma mia! Jake and Trisha are back and ready to scare up a fun ole time while diving into the true story behind The Pope's Exorcist! Is Russell Crowe really a cool priest? Grab your crucifix, hit play, and find out! Music by Chad Fjerstad an

Episode 35: The Possession (2012) with Colin MacDonnell

Oct 19th, 2022 1h 5m

It's spooky season. Time to get scared! In this episode, Jake and Trisha are joined by camera operator and good pal of ours, Colin MacDonnell, to pry into the true story behind The Possession! Stay away from that creepy antique box in the corne

Episode 34: Scream (1996) with Jake & Trisha

Sep 22nd, 2022 1h 2m

Hey, horror freaks. Jake and Trisha are BACK and they're looking into the inspiration behind the best movie ever made...Scream! Is it really based on a true story? Can Jake and Trisha uncover the truth? Listen and find out! --- Support this

Episode 33: Jeepers Creepers (2001) with Jenah Doucette

Mar 14th, 2022 1h 11m

Hey, horror folks. Jake and Trisha are back and getting creepy by looking into the true story behind Jeepers Creepers! This time, they’re joined by the fabulous Jenah Doucette to help them crack the case. So, did a winged demon really exist? Li

Episode 32: A Very Special Episode with Jake & Trisha

Feb 14th, 2022 39m 13s

Hey, horror fanatics! We know it's been a while. And things have been a bit crazy. But, Jake and Trisha are BACK for a very special catch-up episode! They're here to talk about their favorite horror films of 2021, their favorite past episodes,

Episode 31: The Devil Inside (2012) with Madison Gardner

Oct 18th, 2021 57m 53s

Happy October! Jake and Trisha are back just in time for the best part of a year. And in celebration of this macabre month, we've got a scary ass episode for you. That's right, our horror hosts are digging into the true tale behind The Devil In

Episode 30: Deliver Us From Evil (2014) with Alex Dandino

Aug 23rd, 2021 1h 16m

Hello, folks! Jake and Trisha are back, and this time, they're doing the same shit they always do! This episode has them digging into the true tale behind the 2014 satanic panic cop flick Deliver Us From Evil. Eric Bana doing a NY accent? Cop d

Episode 29: The Disappointments Room (2016) with Leslie Hanson

Jun 14th, 2021 44m 2s

Oh hello, horror fans! Let your disappointment come to an end, because Jake and Trisha are back with a brand new movie to debunk! This time, they're digging into the true tale behind the basically unknown 2016 film The Disappointments Room. Hav

Episode 28: The Mothman Prophecies (2002) with Danielle Harris

Apr 6th, 2021 1h 9m

Holy shit, folks! Not even the Mothman could have predicted this one. Jake and Trisha are back and they're digging into the true story behind the 2002 film The Mothman Prophecies! And no...not the Richard Gere gerbil part. Just the whole Mothma

Episode 27: The Rite (2011) with Molly McAleer

Feb 22nd, 2021 1h 10m

"Big daddy's calling from hell!" - That's right, your favorite horror hosts Trisha and Jake are back, and this time they are taking a look at the true story behind the 2011 film, The Rite! Is it wrong? Or is it RITE? One thing's for sure, Trish

Episode 26: Silent House (2011) with Alex Gabel

Feb 1st, 2021 48m 38s

Shhhhh....what's that? Oh snap, it's a brand new episode! This time, Jake and Trisha are taking a good hard look into the true story behind the 2011 gimmick-filled film, Silent House! Sure, the movie shows you a scary story all in one shot and

Episode 25: Open Water (2003) with Eric Halvorsen

Nov 23rd, 2020 56m 14s

There's something in the water...it's a new episode! Your favorite horror hosts are back and ready to dive deep into the true story behind the 2003 sleeper hit, Open Water. You know, that not at all upsetting and stressful movie where a couple

Episode 24: The Exorcist (1973) with Marky Capicotto

Oct 12th, 2020 1h 8m

We're baaaaaack. It's Season 2: Revenge of the killer podcast hosts! And Jake and Trisha are kicking off this new season with the mother of all horror films. The one. The only. The Exorcist. Did you know this classic was based on a true story?

Episode 23: Verónica (2017) with Mac Smith

Jul 20th, 2020 53m 29s

Holy moly. Folks, we have made it to the season finale of Based on a True Scary! That's right, your favorite horror hosts Jake and Trisha are laying down one more episode before a small summer break. And oh what an episode it is! This week, the

Episode 22: Them (Ils)(2006) with Gui Pereira

Jul 6th, 2020 46m 15s

Hello guys, gals, ghouls, ghosties, and everyone in between. Your favorite horror hosts Jake and Trisha are here to take a hard look at the truth behind the 2006 French-Romanian film, Them (Ils)! And you better be ready to play, because if you'

Episode 21: The Quiet Ones (2014) with Cody Carson

Jun 22nd, 2020 54m 28s

Do you hear that? Is it the sound of silence? No...it's the sound of Jake and Trisha digging into the backstory behind The Quiet Ones! You know, creepy experiments, Satanic ghost cults, weird college crushes, and of course, Jared Harris. But IS

Episode 20: The Conjuring (2013) with Holden McNeely and Alexis Robbins

Jun 1st, 2020 1h 17m

Wanna play hide and clap? Too bad, because no spooky truths can hide when Jake and Trisha are on the scene. And this week, they're uncovering the real story behind the James Wan film that started an entire universe of spooky dolls, nuns, and tu

Episode 19: Jaws (1975) with Robert Dean

May 18th, 2020 57m 15s

Dunnnnnn dun. Dunnnn dun. Dun dun dun dun dun dun - it's Jaws time, kiddos! The weather is warm, the beaches have reopened, and if you go swimming, you're probs gonna die! What better movie to do right now than the classic summer horror film, J

Episode 18: Dead Ringers (1988) with Mike Ferri

May 4th, 2020 55m 18s

Ooohhhh hello everyone. How's everyone doing? Are you all losing your minds in quarantine? Well, so are your favorite horror hosts, Jake and Trisha! This week, they're breaking up their binge drinking to take a look at the true story behind the

Episode 17: The Girl Next Door (2007) with Gunz

Apr 20th, 2020 1h 4m

Listener beware: This one is DISTURBING. Jake and Trisha tackle the truth behind the most horrific tale yet - the events that inspired the 2007 film The Girl Next Door. And no, no no no, this is not that teen rom-com about the hot porn star chi

Episode 16: The Amityville Horror (1979) with Jackie Zebrowski

Apr 6th, 2020 1h 18m

Ladies and gents. Guys and ghouls. It's time. We're doing the OG. The GOAT. The arguably most well-known BOTS flick. The movie that comes to mind when you say "what's a horror movie that's based on a true story?" - that's right. Jake and Trisha

Episode 15: Virus (2019) with Greg Burmeister

Mar 23rd, 2020 51m 28s

Hey folks. This is a very special episode. Our first since this crazy international pandemic. While Jake and Trisha are quarantined and currently living in the new horror movie that is now just all of our lives, they were able to find a viral p

Episode 14: Eaten Alive (1977) with Eric Schmidt

Mar 9th, 2020 52m 33s

Gather up yer' gators, because Jake and Trisha are about to hit the swamps to see if there's a shred of truth behind Tobe Hopper's Eaten Alive! Can something so strange be true? Did Buck's underage girlfriend ever the loving she desired? Is thi

Episode 13: Fire in the Sky (1993) with Austin Cline

Feb 24th, 2020 52m 27s

Ahhh, the great UFO debate. Are aliens real? Have they visited earth? Do they abduct people? And most importantly...are anal probes a thing? Jake and Trisha get to the bottom of all things extra terrestrial as they dive into the 1993 UFO flick,

Episode 12: Primeval (2007) with Kate Rauber

Feb 10th, 2020 57m 33s

Is it a crock? You're about to find out. This week, Jake and Trisha are diving into the truth behind the killer crocodile flick, Primeval! It's part monster movie, part political drama, and has a hint of strange comic relief from Orlando Jones