Devil in Ohio is the newest entrant to Netflix&#039;s spooky list. Is this unsettling miniseries inspired from real life event

Is &#8216;Devil in Ohio&#8217; on Netflix Based on Real Life?

As unexplained as the fascination with eerie and ominous concepts is, there is
no point denying its existence. We crave that strange sinking feeling in our
stomachs that only comes while consuming content like that. The only thing that
makes this feeling more prominent is if the events actually occurred.
Capitalizing on that human tendency, Netflix has come in all guns blazing with
yet another spooky thriller show called Devil in Ohio. 



The limited series is adapted from a bestselling novel by Daria Polatin. The
show follows a psychiatrist, Dr. Suzanne Mathis, who temporarily takes in a
troubled teenager. Soon after, strange episodes and creepy, unexplainable
mishaps become regular occurrences. Since all runaway teens aren’t Eleven, the
telekinetic superhero from Stranger Things
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/], the events that transpire will
send chills down your spine. If not, perhaps the fact that the Devil in Ohio
might be based on a true story will make sure of it.

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DEVIL IN OHIO: INSPIRED BY REAL-LIFE EVENTS

In a recent interview with The Columbus Dispatch, Daria Polatin, author and
executive producer of Devil in Ohio, opened up
[https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/08/25/devil-in-ohio-netflix-series-creator-on-show-releasing-in-september/65416534007/]
about the story. According to her, “producer Rachel Miller heard this true
story, which took place in Ohio.” Without giving away the original source,
Polatin revealed that while “the bones of the story are true,” she took creative
liberties with the book and the cult horror show
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-real-is-the-new-netflix-horror-devil-in-ohio/].

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The series “is not a documentary,” so Polatin decided to “fictionalize the
details and let it take on a life of its own.” While we are still in the dark
about the actual story that transformed into Devil in Ohio, there are a few
cases from Ohio revolving around cults that fit the bill. The Kirtland Farm
massacre is the case that probably comes the closest.

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Bones
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As per
[https://fox8.com/news/what-we-know-about-netflixs-new-show-devil-in-ohio/] WJW
News Station in Cleaveland, years ago, Jeffrey Lundgren, a self-declared
prophet, founded a cult. He preached his reinterpreted versions of the
Latter-day Saints’ teachings and scripture passages. According
[https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-time/how-jeffrey-lundgren-and-the-kirtland-cult-executed-a-family-in-their-own]
to Oxygen, in 1989, things got ugly when Lundgren and his cult recruits were
involved in the horrific murder of the Averys, a family of five. The Netflix
limited series seems to be loosely based on this criminal incident.

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Have you seen Devil in Ohio? Do you think it is connected to the Kirtland Farm
murders or any other case? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. If you
haven’t yet, please watch Devil in Ohio now streaming
[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81029704?source=35] on Netflix.

Natasha Vijan

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An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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As unexplained as the fascination with eerie and ominous concepts is, there is no point denying its existence. We crave that strange sinking feeling in our stomachs that only comes while consuming content like that. The only thing that makes this feeling more prominent is if the events actually occurred. Capitalizing on that human tendency, Netflix has come in all guns blazing with yet another spooky thriller show called Devil in Ohio. 
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The limited series is adapted from a bestselling novel by Daria Polatin. The show follows a psychiatrist, Dr. Suzanne Mathis, who temporarily takes in a troubled teenager. Soon after, strange episodes and creepy, unexplainable mishaps become regular occurrences. Since all runaway teens aren&#8217;t Eleven, the telekinetic superhero from <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/">Stranger Things</a>, the events that transpire will send chills down your spine. If not, perhaps the fact that the Devil in Ohio might be based on a true story will make sure of it.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-hidden-gem-underrated-julia-garner-horror-movie-you-must-check-out/">The Hidden Gem Underrated Julia Garner Horror Movie You Must Check Out</a>
<h2>Devil in Ohio: Inspired by real-life events</h2>
In a recent interview with The Columbus Dispatch, Daria Polatin, author and executive producer of Devil in Ohio, <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/08/25/devil-in-ohio-netflix-series-creator-on-show-releasing-in-september/65416534007/">opened up</a> about the story. According to her, &#8220;producer Rachel Miller heard this true story, which took place in Ohio.&#8221; Without giving away the original source, Polatin revealed that while &#8220;the bones of the story are true,&#8221; she took creative liberties with the book and the <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-real-is-the-new-netflix-horror-devil-in-ohio/">cult horror show</a>.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-50672 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/devil-in-ohio-collage.jpeg" alt="" width="1600" height="1066" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/devil-in-ohio-collage.jpeg 1600w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/devil-in-ohio-collage-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/devil-in-ohio-collage-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/devil-in-ohio-collage-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/devil-in-ohio-collage-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/devil-in-ohio-collage-1200x800.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" />
The series &#8220;is not a documentary,&#8221; so Polatin decided to &#8220;fictionalize the details and let it take on a life of its own.&#8221; While we are still in the dark about the actual story that transformed into Devil in Ohio, there are a few cases from Ohio revolving around cults that fit the bill. The Kirtland Farm massacre is the case that probably comes the closest.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/what-to-watch-5-best-horror-anime-shows-on-netflix-that-will-send-chills-to-your-bones/">5 Best Horror Anime Shows on Netflix That Will Send Chills to Your Bones</a>
<a href="https://fox8.com/news/what-we-know-about-netflixs-new-show-devil-in-ohio/">As per</a> WJW News Station in Cleaveland, years ago, Jeffrey Lundgren, a self-declared prophet, founded a cult. He preached his reinterpreted versions of the Latter-day Saints&#8217; teachings and scripture passages. <a href="https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-time/how-jeffrey-lundgren-and-the-kirtland-cult-executed-a-family-in-their-own">According</a> to Oxygen, in 1989, things got ugly when Lundgren and his cult recruits were involved in the horrific murder of the Averys, a family of five. The Netflix limited series seems to be loosely based on this criminal incident.
<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kirtland-killings.webp"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-50742 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kirtland-killings.webp" alt="" width="1200" height="670" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kirtland-killings.webp 1200w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kirtland-killings-300x168.webp 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kirtland-killings-1024x572.webp 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kirtland-killings-768x429.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a>
Have you seen Devil in Ohio? Do you think it is connected to the Kirtland Farm murders or any other case? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. If you haven&#8217;t yet, please watch Devil in Ohio now <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/81029704?source=35" target="_blank" rel="noopener">streaming</a> on Netflix.

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Natasha is a writer at Netflix Junkie. Despite completing her Masters in Architecture from Hochschule Anhalt in Germany, she decided to follow her passion for storytelling. Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London. An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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