IsCompliancea True Story? All About the Real-Life McDonald's Phone Call Hoax That Inspired the 2012 Film

Dreama Walker as Becky in ‘Compliance’ (2012) ; Louise Ogborn, the victim of a hoax strip search at a McDonald’s restaurant is questioned on September 20, 2007 in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.Photo:Bad Cop Bad Cop Film Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock ; AP Photo/Brian Bohannon Bad Cop Bad Cop Film Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock ; AP Photo/Brian Bohannon Despite being released over a decade ago,Craig Zobel’s 2012 filmCompliancehas garnered a newfound interest online because of the harrowing true story it is based on.

IsDie Harda Christmas Movie? Why the Action Film Starring Bruce Willis Is Still a Fan Favorite During the Holidays

Bruce Willis in ‘Die Hard,’ 1988; Peter Billingsley in ‘A Christmas Story,’ 1983.Photo:20th Century-Fox/Getty; MGM/courtesy Everett Collection 20th Century-Fox/Getty; MGM/courtesy Everett Collection As a seasoned holiday-movie star,Peter Billingsleyisn’t without his own opinion when it comes to whether or notDie Hardis a Christmas film. In a 2023 episode ofA Cinematic Christmas Journeypodcast, the actor — who famously starred inA Christmas Story(1983) and appeared in other holiday hits, such asElf(2003) andFour Christmases(2008)— and co-host Steve Byrne discussed all thingsDie Hardwith the help ofthe film’s cinematographer, Jan de Bont.

Isla Fisher Calls Split from Sacha Baron Cohen ‘the Most Difficult Thing That I’ve Been Through’

Isla Fisher.Photo:Samir Hussein/WireImage Samir Hussein/WireImage Isla Fisheris getting candid about her split fromSacha Baron Cohen. In an interview withThe Sunday Timespublished on Feb. 8, the actress, who shares three children with the British comedian, describes ending her marriage as “the most difficult thing I’ve been through.” “I’ve learned so much about myself in the process,” Fisher, 49, said, adding, “I never imagined my family being separated, but we are committed and loving parents.

IsLast Breatha True Story? Inside the Terrifying 2012 Diving Accident That Left Chris Lemons Without Oxygen for Nearly 30 Minutes — and What He’s Doing Today

Finn Cole, Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu in ‘Last Breath’ (2025).Photo:© Focus Features / Courtesy Everett Collection © Focus Features / Courtesy Everett Collection The filmLast BreathstarsWoody Harrelson,Simu LiuandFinn Coleas three saturation divers who encounter a life-threatening disaster — but it’s not a far-fetched tale. “Everyone comes at it from a standpoint of ‘I don’t understand, this shouldn’t have happened,' which makes it even more incredible," director Alex Parkinson told PEOPLE.

IsMidnight in the Switchgrassa True Story? All About the Real Highway Killings That Inspired the Megan Fox and Bruce Willis Thriller

Megan Fox and Bruce Willis in ‘Midnight in the Switchgrass’ (2021).Photo:© Lionsgate / Courtesy Everett Collection © Lionsgate / Courtesy Everett Collection The 2021 filmMidnight in the SwitchgrassstarsMegan FoxandBruce Willisas FBI agents working an operation to catch murderers who use highways and truck stops to find their victims. Emile Hirsch, who plays Florida Department of Law Enforcement Agent Byron Crawford inMidnight in the Switchgrass, toldAMFM Magazinethat screenwriter Alan Horsnail purposely never named the real-life cases he based the movie on.