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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Documentary
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Abducted in Plain Sight
(2017)
The twisting, turning, stranger-than-fiction true story of the Brobergs, a naive, church-going Idaho family that fell under the spell of a sociopathic neighbor with designs on their twelve-year-old daughter.
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The Act of Killing
(2012)
A documentary which challenges former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers.
American Murder: The Family Next Door
(2020)
In 2018, 34-year-old Shanann Watts and her two young daughters disappear in Colorado. With the heartbreaking details emerging, the family's story made headlines around the world.
Beware the Slenderman
(2016)
Tells the story of two 12-year old girls, who attempted to murder one of their friends in an attempt to appease Slenderman, a fictional monster from a horror website.
The Bridge
(2006)
Filmmakers use hidden cameras to capture the various suicide attempts at the Golden Gate Bridge - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.
The Cannibal that Walked Free
(2007)
The Cannibal that Walked Free (also known as Cannibal Superstar ) is a British documentary produced by Visual Voodoo for Channel Five which explores - through direct access - the bizarre psychology and twisted celebrity fame that surrounds Japanese cannibal Issei Sagawa.
Catfish
(2010)
Young filmmakers document their colleague's budding online friendship with a young woman and her family which leads to an unexpected series of discoveries.
Cropsey
(2009)
Realizing that the urban legend of their youth has actually come true, two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.
Dark Days
(2000)
A cinematic portrait of the homeless population who live permanently in the underground tunnels of New York City.
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
(2008)
A filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son.
Deliver Us from Evil
(2006)
Documentary about Father Oliver O'Grady, a Catholic priest who was relocated to various parishes around the United States during the 1970s in an attempt by the Catholic Church to cover up his rape of dozens of children.
Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer
(2019)
A group of online justice seekers track down a guy who posted a video of himself killing kittens.
The Family I Had
(2017)
In The Family I Had, a mother recalls how her brilliant teenage son came to shatter their idyllic family through one horribly violent and shocking act.
Holy Hell
(2016)
An inside look at Buddhafield, a West Hollywood cult formed by a charismatic teacher in the 1980s that eventually imploded.
The Imposter
(2012)
A documentary centered on a young man in Spain who claims to a grieving Texas family that he is their 16-year-old son who has been missing for 3 years.
Mommy Dead and Dearest
(2017)
In this documentary, the murder of Deedee Blanchard by her daughter Gypsy Rose is explored, as well as the circumstances leading up to the event.
The Most Hated Man on the Internet
(2022)
Follows the story of a woman who stood up to Hunter Moore, a self-proclaimed "professional life ruiner," after photos of her daughter being naked were posted online.
Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills
(1996)
A horrific triple child murder leads to an indictment and trial of three nonconformist boys based on questionable evidence
Room 237
(2012)
An exploration of various interpretations of Stanley Kubrick's horror film, The Shining (1980).
Tabloid
(2010)
A documentary on a former Miss Wyoming who is charged with abducting and imprisoning a young Mormon Missionary.
Talhotblond:
(2009)
This is the true story of a love triangle that takes place entirely online. Lies lead to murder in real life, as a teenage vixen (screen name 'talhotblond') lures men into her web. Revealing a shocking true crime story that shows the Internet's power to unleash our most dangerous fantasies.
Team Foxcatcher
(2016)
Documentary filmmaker Jon Greenhalgh examines the life of Dave Schultz, a professional wrestler who was part of 'Team Foxcatcher', funded by multi-millionaire John du Pont.
There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane
(2011)
This documentary explores the depth behind the case of a woman whose vehicle collision killed numerous people, including herself. Was she really the reckless drunk, or the perfect suburban mother?
This Is the Zodiac Speaking
(2008)
Retrospective documentary covering aspects of the Zodiac investigation, including interviews with the original investigators and surviving victims.
Titicut Follies
(1967)
Documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman takes us inside the Massachusetts Correctional Institution Bridgewater where people stay trapped in their madness.
The Trials of Gabriel