Tag: movie
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AMITYVILLE ANTICS
The man who inspired The Amityville Horror, Ronald DeFeo Jr., was born on this day back in 1951. At 23-years-old he methodically took the lives of his parents and four younger siblings on November 13th, 1974. Among the dead were his father, Ronald DeFeo Sr., 43, mother, Louise DeFeo, also 43, sisters Dawn, 18, and…
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ICE COLD IN THE SUNSHINE STATE: THE CASE OF TAMMY LYNN LEPPERT
One of my all time favorite films Scarface was released on this day back in 1983. But did you know there’s a missing persons case connected to the film that’s still unsolved? 18-year-old Tammy Lynn Leppert seemed destined for stardom; a model since childhood, the aspiring actress and uncredited extra in movies like Spring Break,…
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LON CHANEY AND THE ART OF SUFFERING
Silent film star, horror legend, and pioneer of special effects make-up Lon Chaney died on this day back in 1930. He was just 47 years old. Hollywood’s finest character actor was best known for his roles in films like The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom of the Opera. Chaney had an uncanny ability…