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A podcast about fictionalized horror adaptations of true crimes. Part of the BloodyFM podcast network

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · Sep 3

Today on the Main Feed: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social celebrate one year of Murder Made Fiction with a look back at the many titles and topics we’ve covered, including our faves from the Main Feed, Patreon, and which titles we wanna cover in the future!

1 Year Anniversary Special

Podcast Episode · Murder Made Fiction · 09/03/2025 · 52m

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We’re keeping an eye on the new true crime series TREMEMBE, hoping it becomes available outside of Brazil

Brazil Bets on High-Production Value True Crime With Prime Video’s Buzzy ‘Tremembé’ About Infamous ‘Prison of Celebrities’

Brazilian superstar Marina Ruy Barbosa spearheads Prime Video's buzzy true crime series 'Tremembé' about infamous 'prison of celebrities.'

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: @jennferatu.bsky.social wrote an editorial for @bloody-disgusting.com on all of the fictional adaptations of Ed Gein.

Which have you seen? Which one is your fave/least fave? (We’ve covered nearly all of them!)

The Many Cinematic Faces of Ed Gein: Horror’s Original Monster

WARNING: The following contains mild spoilers for “Monster: The Ed Gein Story.” On November 16, 1957, the world discovered one of the most disturbing stories in the history of American true crime. Sho...

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 1d

Today on Patreon: MONSTER 3.05 shifts perspective to focus on Adeline as she makes plans to pursue her dreams in New York City, but the opportunistic girl finds herself out in the cold.

Meanwhile Ed finds a surprising companion to keep him company while she's gone.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story Episode 5 | Murder Made Fiction

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social end the first week of our MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY marathon with episode 5, "Ice", which shifts the focus to Adeline.

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 2d

OMG. Did we do this?!
If so, we’re sorry!

‘The Curse of La Llorona’ Sequel Finally Gets Underway, Jay Hernandez, Monica Raymund Among the Cast (Exclusive)

Santiago Menghini, the filmmaker behind the award-winning horror short 'Milk,' is in the director's chair for New Line's latest horror movie.

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 2d

Today on Patreon: In "Green", Ed Gein has a promising fling with hardware store proprietress Bernice Worden until Augusta rears her vengeful head.

Meanwhile, Tobe Hooper insists on creating the horror movie that America deserves.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story Episode 4 | Murder Made Fiction

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 3d

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social reach the 1/2 point of MONSTER S03 with a look at episode four, "Green" which introduces victim Bernice Worden...as well as Tobe Hooper and THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.

Subscribe here to listen: www.patreon.com/c/MurderMade...

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t threaten us with a good time, @thr.com

39 True-Crime Series to Binge Right Now

From 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' to 'The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox,' here are some of the most popular true-crime shows and movies of the last few years.

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 3d

We’re listening…

Variety @variety.com · 3d

Jeremy Strong will star in and executive produce "9/12," a #ParamountPlus limited series that follows a landmark legal case about 9/11 first responders.

Jeremy Strong Sets ‘9/12,’ Limited Series Following 9/11 First Responders’ Legal Fight, at Paramount+

Jeremy Strong will star in and executive produce '9/11,' a Paramount+ limited series that follows a landmark legal case about 9/11 first responders.

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 3d

Today on Patreon: Mind the children because we are discussing Monster: The Ed Gein Story episode 3, "The Babysitter" , which finds Ed scaring children with cadaver magic tricks, robbing a grave for an engagement ring and, oh yeah, kicking off Tobe Hooper's 1974 classic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story Episode 3 | Murder Made Fiction

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 4d

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social continue their daily journey through MONSTER S03 with the third episode of THE ED GEIN STORY, "The Babysitter"

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 4d

As we prepare to discuss MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY episode by episode on Patreon, here's the full version of last year's Primer.

@jennferatu.bsky.social walks @joelipsett.bsky.social through the the disturbing details of Ed Gein’s life and crimes.

Ed Gein Full Primer

Podcast Episode · Murder Made Fiction · 10/07/2025 · 57m

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 4d

Today on Patreon: The story takes a few twists and turns as Robert Bloch and Alfred Hitchcock discuss their adaptations. Back in Wisconsin, Ed goes on a disastrous date and has a run in with Mary Hogan.

Discussions include: pacing, structure, and authenticity

Monster: The Ed Gein Story Episode 2 | Murder Made Fiction

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 5d

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social tackle Alfred Hitchcock, Anthony Perkins and the filming of PSYCHO as depicted on MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY.

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 5d

Today on Patreon: It's time for @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social to tackle a new season of MONSTER.

Starring Charlie Hunnam and Laurie Metcalf, "Mother!" introduces the Gein family before speeding through the plot, including the deaths of older brother Henry and Augusta.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story Episode 1 | Murder Made Fiction

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 6d

This sounds a bit familiar

Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 6d

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social start a daily marathon of Ryan Murphy’s #monstertheedgeinstory

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 7d

ICYMI: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrapped up a month of La Llorona texts with Guatemalan film LA LLORONA (2019).

Read more on @bloody-disgusting.com and listen via @bloodyfm.bsky.social

Jayro Bustamante’s “La Llorona” Weeps for a Shattered World [Murder Made Fiction Podcast]

The legend of La Llorona is fairly straightforward. A mother scorned by her thoughtless husband seeks an unthinkable revenge. Hoping to cut him to the emotional bone, she drowns their children in the ...

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 8d

Your weekend homework: get started watching MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY on Netflix because on Monday we start our coverage of the new season on Patreon

MONSTER: The Ed Gein Story | Official Trailer | Netflix

YouTube video by Netflix

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 8d

We're circling back on a listener recommendation to check out the Lifetime film Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy (2011) in order to compare and contrast it with the Hulu series.

Plus: Nashville, hating Mignini, and why there might be a benefit to doing a shorter version of the story.

Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy (2011) | Murder Made Fiction

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 9d

Tomorrow on Patreon: @joelipsett.bsky.social and @jennferatu.bsky.social cross off one final Amanda Knox title with a look at Lifetime property MURDER ON TRIAL IN ITALY

You can watch the whole thing for free on YouTube 👇

Amanda Knox Murder on Trial in Italy 2022 #LMN | New Lifetime Movies 2022 | Based on a True Story

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 10d

Today on Patreon: It's finale time for THE TWISTED TALE OF AMANDA KNOX, so prepare for big feelings (and maybe even a few tears).

Discussions include: understanding vs empathy, linguistic shifts, children named Eureka, and why this may be the best example of True Crime we've examined so far!

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox Episode 8 | Murder Made Fiction

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 10d

ICYMI: last week @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social checked out #thecurseoflallorona as part of our ongoing La Llorona coverage this month

Check out @bloodyfm.bsky.social and @bloody-disgusting.com to read/listen

Shoehorning a Legend into ‘The Conjuring Universe’ with ‘The Curse of La Llorona’ [Murder Made Fiction Podcast]

Throughout September, the Murder Made Fiction podcast has been discussing La Llorona – first with a primer (listen here), then 1933 Mexican film The Crying Woman (listen here), as well as 1963 film ⁠T...

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 11d

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrap up Hulu's THE TWISTED TALE OF AMANDA KNOX with episode 8 as we *finally* revisit the bracketing device of Knox returning to Italy for a showdown with Mignini.

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Murder Made Fiction Podcast @murdermfiction.bsky.social · 11d

That shaggy do!