In the world of movies, psychology is a big deal. Fans of psychological thrillers are a dedicated bunch.
They’re obsessed with the genre and its tropes (eerie music, cryptic plot twists), and they will seek out any new releases or adaptations to see if they can get just one more taste of the feeling that makes them so passionate about this particular kind of story.
The entertainment and excitement portion takes a big hike when the film features a real-life incident that shakes the core of viewers and takes place in their darkest memories for a long time.
Speaking of psychological thrillers based on real life, Netflix has presented a top-notch competitor to all the Halloween films to date, “The Chalk Line”. The freshly released thriller has steered quite a few minds since its debut on the platform.
The movie shows the story of a couple living in a high-society neighbourhood who come across a young girl one night and try to help her. The storyline surprises them as it’s revealed to be about childhood abuse rather than demonic horrors from a YA novel.
A lot of people are speculating about its relevance to real-life incidents. Here is everything you need to know about The Chalk Line.
Is The Chalk Line Film Based on True Story?
“The Chalk Line” is a psychological horror film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It includes a good story and has plenty of pieces to elicit an emotional response.
The new Spanish thriller The Chalk Line is loosely based on the true story of the Fritzl case, which made headlines in 2008.
Austrian man Josef Fritzl was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 25 years because of his horrific crimes.
Critics have praised the film for its tense atmosphere, which makes it great as a thriller. The paranormal theme mixed with the true crime story gives viewers a pretty unique experience.
What is the film about?
The movie follows Paula & Simon, a couple who have been trying unsuccessfully to start a family. Driving home one day, the couple spots an unaccompanied minor walking down the street and make it their mission to help her.
Feeling compelled to help her, Paula & Simon fosters the girl and finally get the opportunity to be parents. After spending time with Clara, they realize her name is Clara and that something is deeply wrong.
Actual Differences Between The Reel And Real Story
“The Chalk Line” is loosely inspired by the Fritzl case. The story of the young woman and her captivity is the main inspiration for this film.
There are many differences between the real case and the film which were based on it. For starters, this case took place in Austria and was not filmed in Spain.
Elizabeth, who is the real-life victim, managed to escape and survive; meanwhile, Ingrid, who is based on her for the film, has died.
Another major difference between the movie & the true story is that the film only has one child in it while the true story had a number of children all conceived of Elizabeth’s abuse.
