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Copycat: The Real Killers That Made This Film So Disturbing
11th March 2026 • The Room Went Dark • True Crime in Film
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In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie and Lorraine revisit the 1995 psychological thriller Copycat, directed by Jon Amiel. The film stars Sigourney Weaver as criminal psychologist Dr. Helen Hudson and Holly Hunter as detective M.J. Monahan, who team up to track down a serial killer imitating famous murderers from history.

Topics Covered

  1. Plot breakdown and major twists
  2. Performances from Sigourney Weaver and Holly Hunter
  3. The film’s portrayal of agoraphobia and trauma
  4. The killer’s “copycat” methodology

If you're interested in horror films based on real events, true paranormal cases, and the accuracy of movies inspired by real stories, this episode breaks down fact vs fiction.

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Artist: Darren Curtis

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