Ripped from the Headlines!

Bestselling true-crime author Harold Schechter delves into the real-life stories that inspired iconic films featuring psychos, serial killers, and notorious crimes. From the notorious necktie murders in Frenzy to the Jazz Age's passionate crimes in Chicago, Schechter examines how gruesome events shaped cinematic narratives across genres. Through a collection of insightful essays, he uncovers the shocking realities behind classics like Psycho and Dirty Harry, highlighting how the lives of infamous figures like Bonnie and Clyde and Richard Speck became entwined with movie lore.