The enchantment of true-crime: Unravelling the mystery with makers and fans

With their distinct appeal, true-crime films and television series have dominated the over-the-top market in recent years. In order to comprehend the allure of the genre and its steadily rising viewership, we spoke with filmmakers and enthusiasts.In summary, audiences have a particular place in their hearts for true-crime films and documentaries.

Actually, throughout the previous 56 years, there has been a significant increase in the development of these features. We talk to fans and filmmakers to learn about the special appeal of the genre. Crime makes money. Genuine criminality is in high demand. But what is it about the genre of true crime that draws us in? Is it our curiosity, our sense of relief, or just an exciting way to engage that draws us in as viewers? We've come a long way from House of Horrors (2014) to the Indian Predator series on Netflix (2022). Over the last five-six years, the genre has seen a global upsurge on OTT platforms, The producer of the recently released Netflix video "Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case," Chandni A. Dabas, Business Head, Originals & Special films at India Today Group, talked to IndiaToday.in on the appeal of such films for both her and their prospective audience. Regarding the attraction of true crime in particular, Chandni remarked, "There are two main reasons: the tale itself is fascinating. The real world is not like fiction. People are curious about human potential. I guess that's always one aspect of it. Additionally, there is a feeling of relief, like, "Thank God that didn't happen to me." There are essentially two elements that play with the viewer's mind: naturally occurring turns and turns, and hopefully a lesson learned to be cautious.Crime makes money. Genuine criminality is in high demand. But what is it about the genre of true crime that draws us in? Is it our curiosity, our sense of relief, or just an exciting way to engage that draws us in as viewers? We've come a long way from House of Horrors (2014) to the Indian Predator series on Netflix (2022). Over the last five-six years, there has been a global explosion of this genre on multiple OTT platforms.The producer of the recently released Netflix video "Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case," Chandni A. Dabas, Business Head, Originals & Special films at India Today Group, talked to IndiaToday.in on the appeal of such films for both her and their prospective audience.Regarding the attraction of true crime in particular, Chandni remarked, "There are two main reasons: the tale itself is fascinating.

The real world is not like fiction. People are curious about human potential. I guess that's always one aspect of it. Additionally, there is a feeling of relief, like, "Thank God that didn't happen to me." There are essentially two elements that play with the viewer's mind: naturally occurring turns and turns, and hopefully a lesson learned to be cautious."