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
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…
The Ritual: Anna Ecklund Mini Primer
In 1928, 40 year old Anna Ecklund underwent an exorcism for a possession she'd had since she was 14. The experience lasted 23 days, was eventually documented in Time Magazine and is the source of two different movies, including The Ritual s…
Dr. Death: Christopher Duntsch Mini-Primer
As far as the hiring team at Dallas Medical Center knew, their newest doctor, Christopher Duntsch, was a well-respected neurosurgeon with an impressive CV and a bright future ahead. But within his first week of operating privileges he would…
Dr. Death: Paolo Macchiarini Mini-Primer
We're kicking off a new month dedicated to medical true crime with a look at Italian surgeon Paolo Macchiarini. Here's a quick overview of his crimes, but it's only half of the con man's story! Subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/murder…
Elizabeth Báthory: The Blood Queen / Lady of Csejte (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on the Hayden Christensen-produced film, The Blood Queen / Lady of Csejte (2015) Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive…
Elizabeth Báthory: American Horror Story: Hotel Episodes 11-12 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on American Horror Story: Hotel episodes 11&12. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Theme Musi…
Elizabeth Báthory: The Countess (2009)
Jenn and Joe wrap up Main Feed coverage of Countess Elizabeth Báthory with 2009's The Countess. The romantic drama features big names like writer/director/star Julie Delpy, Daniel Brühl and William Hurt, as well as beautiful costumes, but o…
Elizabeth Báthory: Bathory: Countess of Blood (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Bathory: Countess of Blood (2008). 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 …
Elizabeth Báthory: Hostel: Part II (2007)
Eli Roth’s 2007 sequel may be known as a feminist version of his notorious and groundbreaking film Hostel, but its most memorable scene is pulled from a centuries old true crime story. The cinematic Mrs. Bathory (Monika Malácová) may occupy…
Elizabeth Báthory: Stay Alive (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Stay Alive. 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 …
Elizabeth Báthory: American Horror Story: Hotel Episodes 3-4 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episodes 3 and 4 of American Horror Story: Hotel, “Mommy” and “Devil’s Night” Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusiv…