Murder Made Fiction
A podcast that analyzes fictionalized adaptations of true crimes. Hosted by Jenn Adams and Joe Lipsett. Part of the Bloody FM podcast network.
Episodes
John Wayne Gacy Mini-Primer
In anticipation of Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, the new Peacock series, Joe gives Jenn an overview of the history of the "Killer Clown." C/W: sexual assault Want to hear the full primer, as well as our episode by episode coverage of …
Monster: The Ed Gein Story Episode 1
It's time for another season of Ryan Murphy's Monster as the Netflix true crime series tackles The Ed Gein Story. Starring Charlie Hunnam and Laurie Metcalf, episode one "Mother!" introduces the Gein family before speeding through the plot,…
Ed Gein Full Primer
As we prepare to discuss Monster: The Ed Gein Story episode by episode on Patreon (patreon.com/murdermadefiction), here's the full version of last year's Primer. Jenn walks Joe through the the disturbing details of Ed Gein’s life and cri…
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox Episode 8 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on the finale of The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, "Libertá" Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content toda…
La Llorona (2019)
We’re concluding our coverage of the Weeping Woman with Jayro Bustamante’s La Llorona. This haunting film repackages the eerie legend of a woman driven to drown her kids as a damning indictment of dictatorial rule and the Mayan Genocide in …
The Conjuring: Last Rites (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on The Conjuring: Last Rites. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Theme Music: Murder on the …
The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
Our month of La Llorona coverage continues with Michael Chaves' feature directorial debut, The Curse of La Llorona (2019) starring Linda Cardellini. This film finally (!) includes water, but we're unsure what message it is making about moth…
The Haunted (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on the 1991 made-for-TV movie The Haunted, which explores the same case that's tackled in The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025). Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadef…
The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963)
Jenn and Joe spend another week investigating Mexican La Llorona films with a look at Rafael Baledón's The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963). This 80-minute black and white film is a pretty bad adaptation, but this Mexican Gothic film has a…
La Llorona: The Crying Woman (1933)
Our first text on La Llorona takes us back to Mexico for Ramón Peón's 1933 film La Llorona or The Crying Woman (Watch on YouTube here). C/W: suicide This is the oldest movie we've covered on the pod to date, but there's plenty to discuss, i…
1 Year Anniversary Special
Jenn and Joe 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! Wanna connect with the show…
La Llorona Primer
Throughout Mexico and Central America, children grow up fearing La Llorona. Also known as the Weeping Woman, this menacing figure is said to lurk near various bodies of water, crying for her missing sons. Some believe she intentionally dro…
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox Episode 3 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 3 The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, ““The Guardian of Perugia” Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus c…
The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Jenn and Joe continue our discussion of The Warrens with a look at James Wan's The Conjuring 2 (2016) which moves the action to London. The film purports to tackle the Enfield haunting, but the narrative is much more fictionalized than the …
Eden (2025) Spoiler-Free Review
Ron Howard is in his "no f*cks given" era with Eden (2025) in which an all-star cast lead by Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, and (secret MVP) Ana de Armas try to survive without killing each other on a rugged island in the Galapagos in the 1930s. …
The Enfield Poltergeist (2023)
Before we tackle The Conjuring 2, let's discuss The Enfield Poltergeist (2023) which covers the same events...minus Ed and Lorraine Warren. The four part Apple TV limited series boasts a fascinating conceit: the show consists of actors lip …
Amanda Knox Primer
As we gear up for Hulu's The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, Joe tells Jenn the story of the titular woman, who was accused and later convicted of murdering her flatmate Meredith Kercher in Italy in the late 2000s. What follows is a long, biza…
The Conjuring (2013)
In 1971, the Perron family moved into a rambling farmhouse in rural Rhode Island. They immediately sensed a supernatural presence and, after months of torment, contacted Ed and Lorraine Warren. Their story remains one of the scariest accoun…
No Tears in Hell (2025) Spoiler-Free Review
Michael Caissie’s No Tears in Hell tells the true story of of Alexander Spesivtsev, also known as the Siberian Ripper. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus conten…
Ed and Lorraine Warren: Primer
The world of ghost hunting and paranormal investigation in the second half of the 20th century was dominated by one power couple. Demonologist Ed Warren and his clairvoyant wife Lorraine traveled the world investigating cases they would lat…
John Leonard Orr: Smoke Episode 7 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 7 of Smoke, “Whitewashed Tombs” Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Theme Music: Mu…
Backdraft (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Backdraft. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express …
Shark Horror: Summary
Joe and Jenn conclude a month of shark horror films by comparing four terrifying films: Jaws (1975), Kon-Tiki (2012), Open Water (2003), and The Reef (2010). Topics include: filming with real sharks, human characters, and adapting the deta…
John Leonard Orr: Smoke Episode 6 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 6 of Smoke, “Manhood” Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Theme Music: Murder on th…
Shark Horror: The Reef (2010)
In 1983, 28 year old Ray Boundy and two colleagues were out on a shrimp trawler off the North-Eastern coast of Australia when they were attacked by a 15 ft shark. Andrew Traucki's 2010 film The Reef is based on their story. Topics include:…
John Leonard Orr: Smoke Episode 4 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 4 of Smoke, “Strawberry” Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Theme Music: Murder on…
Shark Horror: Open Water (2003)
On Sunday, January 25, 1998, Thomas and Eileen Lonergan joined a scuba diving excursion on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Two days later, their belongings were found abandoned on the deck of Outer Edge. We will never know what happened to …
Sovereign Spoiler-Free Review
Sovereign is a new crime film starring Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay as father and son Jerry and Joe Kane, who were involved in a violent shoot-out with police in 2010. Wanna hear the rest of our thoughts? Join us on Patreon (patreon.c…
Shark Horror: Kon-Tiki (2013)
Shark Month begins with historical Norweigan adventure film, Kon-Tiki (2012). The film ponders what happens when you put six men on a raft and send them across the ocean on a 101 day journey. Plus: jelly fish, whales, storms and, of course,…
John Leonard Orr: Smoke Episode 1 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 1 of the Apple TV's series Smoke, "Pilot" in which Taron Egerton plays Dave Gudsen, a stand-in for arsonist John Leonard Orr. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com…
John Leonard Orr: The Pillow Pyro Mini Primer
On October 10, 1984, a fire raged through an Ole's Home Center in South Pasadena, California. Sparked from a homemade delay device, the blaze quickly destroyed the building and killed four people trapped inside. For the next seven years, LA…
Dr. Death Wrap Up
After a month of discussing duplicitous and deadly surgeons, Jenn and Joe are ready to render their final thoughts on the series. From Dr. Christopher Duntsch to Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, we're talking lessons learned, best season, and best ep…
Dr. Death S01 Episodes 7-8
When preparing her unprecedented case against disgraced surgeon Christopher Duntsch, Assistant District Attorney Michelle Shughart had to make a difficult choice: either prosecute the man himself or take on the system that fostered his dest…
Dr. Death S02 Episode 7 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 7 of Dr. Death season 2, “Compassionate Uses” Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! T…
Dr. Death S01 Episodes 5-6
As Dr. Death S01 moves into the back half of the season, the wheels begin to fall off for Christopher Duntsch. In addition to another botched surgery (this time on childhood bestie Jerry), ADA Michelle Shughart partners with Dr. Kirby and H…
Dr. Death S02 Episode 5 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Dr. Death S02E05, "191." Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today, including episode by episode c…
Dr. Death S01 Episodes 3-4
Continuing the horrific story of Christopher Duntcsh, Dr. Death follows the disgraced surgeon through his residency at the University of Tennessee and attempts make his fortune in biotech. Meanwhile Drs. Henderson and Kirby track down Dunts…
Dr. Death S01 Episodes 1-2
Debuting in 2021, Dr. Death chronicles the botched surgeries performed in Texas by surgeon Christopher Duntsch, as well as the efforts by colleagues Dr. Henderson and Dr. Kirby to stop him. The first two episodes introduce our characters an…
Dr. Death S02 Episode 2 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 2.02 of Dr. Death, “Worth the Risk.” Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Theme Musi…
The Ritual Spoiler-Free Review
David Midell’s The Ritual brings to life the 1928 exorcism of Anna Ecklund, the most documented case of demonic possession in American history. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for m…