A much anticipated new series starring one of horror movies most iconic actors is coming to Travel Channel: True Terrors with Robert Englund. That’s right, “Freddy Kruger” from the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. He scoured news reports of yesteryear to find twisted tales ripped straight from the headlines, shining the light on terrifying tales hidden away in the shadows of our nation’s history.
“Revealing the sinister side of our history, I’m thrilled to bring nightmares to life on True Terror,” said host Robert Englund. “These are tales so terrifyingly twisted, we can only hope they stay on the blood-soaked pages of the newspaper headlines from our past.”
In each episode, Englund’s ominous tones and creepy charisma masterfully weaves together a trilogy of spine-tingling tales. Newspaper stories include accounts of flying monsters, creatures in the night, and evil possessions and hauntings. Pairing the accounts with commentary from historians and experts, True Terrors proves truth is always stranger than fiction.
“We’re delighted at Travel Channel to have the true icon of horror films, Robert Englund, take a ‘stab’ at leading our viewers through these hair-raising tales,” said Matthew Butler, general manager, Travel Channel. “In his signature spooky storytelling style, Robert resurrects the creepy and odd of America’s past, bringing viewers real stories that reveal sometimes our fears aren’t mere figments of our imagination after all.”
Twisted Relationships
The premiere episode, “Twisted Relationships,” begins with a North Carolina storekeeper who is tormented by a prophetic countdown to his doom. Did he will his own fate, or was there a higher power at play?
Then a New Orleans teenager finds himself trapped inside a waking nightmare, unable to save himself from his horrific fate.
Finally an Atlanta police station becomes a battleground for a killer –and a vengeful spirit.
Future Episodes
Other stories this season include a:
- Mechanical marvel that torments its owner
- Shadowy serial killer known as “The Axeman” authors a letter that ignites panic
- Farmer battles a devilish curse
- Greedy undertaker defiles the dead –then faces their wrath
- Future president enters a savage beast’s den
- Mythical creature stalks a family
- Plus many more haunting stories you have to see to believe.
The six-part series (only six?!) premieres March 18, 2020 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
For More Info
For spooky selects from the series and to learn more about the historical horrors covered in True Terror with Robert Englund, visit TravelChannel.com.
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This is such a GREAT concept for a TV show. I’m looking forward to watching it!