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The Room Went Dark

The Room Went Dark

Written by: Amalie & Lorraine
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The Room Went Dark is a true crime podcast exploring films, television series, and documentaries based on real events. Each week, Amalie and Lorraine break down the true stories behind popular movies tv series and crime documentaries, asking one key question: How accurate are they? From serial killers like Aileen Wuornos, Gary Heidnik and Ed Gein to paranormal cases like The Conjuring, we compare Hollywood portrayals with historical reality — separating fact from fiction in true crime storytelling. If you're fascinated by movies based on true stories and want to know what really happened, this is the podcast for you. Thank you for listening and please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Copyright 2026 Amalie & Lorraine Art True Crime
Episodes
  • The True Story of Goodfellas: Henry Hill, Jimmy Burke and the Lufthansa Heist
    Jun 30 2026

    In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine dive into one of the greatest crime films ever made: Goodfellas.

    Based on the true story of mob associate Henry Hill and adapted from Wise guy. Goodfellas offers a brutally honest look at life inside the American Mafia. We explore how director Martin Scorsese transformed real events into cinematic history, and how closely the film follows the facts behind Hill's rise and fall within the criminal underworld.

    Join the Conversation:

    How accurate was Goodfellas?

    Thank you for listening and please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Let us know your thoughts by contacting us on one of the following:

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theroomwentdark_

    Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theroomwentdark

    Email - theroomwentdark@gmail.com

    Music:

    Track: Caverns Of Madness -

    Artist: Darren Curtis

    https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/
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    45 mins
  • The Crash (Netflix Documentary)
    Jun 23 2026

    In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine examine The Crash, Netflix's controversial true-crime documentary about the 2022 Ohio case involving Mackenzie Shirilla, who was convicted of murder after driving a car into a building at approximately 100 mph, killing her boyfriend Dominic Russo and his friend Davion Flanagan.

    The documentary revisits the evidence, trial, and aftermath while giving Shirilla her first extended interview from prison. It also explores how social media, public perception, and generational misunderstandings may have influenced the narrative surrounding the case.

    Join the Conversation:

    Did the documentary change your perspective on the case, or reinforce what you already believed?

    Thank you for listening and please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Let us know your thoughts by contacting us on one of the following:

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theroomwentdark_

    Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theroomwentdark

    Email - theroomwentdark@gmail.com

    Music:

    Track: Caverns Of Madness -

    Artist: Darren Curtis

    https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Annabelle (2014) : Haunted by a Doll
    Jun 16 2026

    In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine dive into Annabelle (2014), the supernatural horror film that expanded The Conjuring universe and introduced audiences to one of modern horror's most recognisable cursed dolls. We discuss the film's origins, story, scares, performances, and its place within the larger franchise. This is the true story behind Annabelle

    Episode Highlights
    • Key characters and performances
    • The film's atmosphere, tension, and jump scares
    • Differences between the movie and the real-life Annabelle legend
    • Belief in the supernatural?

    Join the Conversation:

    What did you think of Annabelle and do you believe the doll was possessed ?

    Thank you for listening and please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Let us know your thoughts by contacting us on one of the following:

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theroomwentdark_

    Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theroomwentdark

    Email - theroomwentdark@gmail.com

    Music:

    Track: Caverns Of Madness -

    Artist: Darren Curtis

    https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/
    Show More Show Less
    52 mins
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