Hollywood Crimes Stories

Welcome to your hub for the creepiest recommendations, from the latest terrifying Stephen King book and bizarre underrated horror films to the most disturbing unsolved true crime cases and unsettling reports of paranormal activity. If it’s strange, unusual, or downright terrifying—we’ve got you covered.

We’re diehard fans of all things macabre and we love nothing more than sharing our odd obsessions with fellow creepy fiends. Here we unearth forgotten crimes, share true ghost stories, and pride ourselves on giving the best recommendations for terrifying books and movies. Peruse the stories below—you’re sure to find something to satiate your appetite for the uncanny.

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Pier Paolo Pasolini's Really Bad Night

The violent end to a delightfully controversial life and career. 

20 Little-Known Facts About Sharon Tate, the Tragic Manson Family Victim

A bright light was extinguished far too early by the Manson Family.

Two Bodies in the Bedroom: The Greystone Mansion Murder Mystery

Haunting the halls of this classic Hollywood home is a bloody murder mystery.

The Mysterious Circumstances of Natalie Wood’s Death

Her overt fear of water, the fact that she was found in her nightgown, and an argument between her husband and alleged lover raised more questions than answers.

8 True Crime Books About Mysterious High-Profile Celebrity Deaths

Our fascination with celebrities doesn’t end at the grave...

The Shocking Murder of William Desmond Taylor in Hollywood’s Silent Era

He was one of the most prolific directors in Hollywood—until he was fatally shot by an unknown killer in his Westlake home.

Conversations with Dead People: Contacting Marilyn Monroe

Hollywood's famous and tragic starlet has something to say.

Peg Entwistle: The Ghost of the Hollywood Sign

Nothing . . . not even death . . . could keep her from her Hollywood dreams.

Who Killed Elizabeth Short? The Enduring Unsolved Mystery of the Black Dahlia Murder

In 1947, the butchered body of Elizabeth Short was discovered in a vacant lot outside downtown Los Angeles.

What Really Happened the Night Natalie Wood Died

Hollywood's medical examiner Dr. Thomas Noguchi reveals what happened the night Natalie Wood died ... and the report he received after the case was closed.

Hollywood Homicide: Lana Turner and the Death of Johnny Stompanato

In 1958, Johnny Stompanato was stabbed to death in Lana Turner's Beverly Hills home. Was this a case of tinsel town murder or justifiable homicide?