Category: True crime
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New Jersey Murder Mystery Winter 2026 Special – Not for Profits, Schools, Libraries etc
Book a free consultation for a customized murder mystery dinner show or Clue party. Available for any budget, venue, and crowd size, including DIY kits for download. Special offers for non-profits in New Jersey. Experience interactive events with professional actors leading engaging and fun murder mystery experiences.
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The Birth of a Genre: An Analysis of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” and Its Enduring Legacy
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” published in April 1841, is not merely a short story; it is a foundational text of modern literature, a work that single-handedly gave birth to the detective fiction genre.1 In its scant pages, Poe laid out a blueprint that would be…
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Agatha Christie Decade by Decade: Films, TV, Staged Plays
A comprehensive list of Agatha Christie adaptations by decade is a huge undertaking, as her works have been adapted into over 150 films and countless TV shows, radio dramas, and live plays. Here is a detailed breakdown of many of the most significant and well-known adaptations, by decade. 1930s This…
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Crime Family Drama – Movies, TV by the Decade
Here is a comprehensive, decade-by-decade breakdown of significant films and television shows about the American underworld. 1930s The Golden Age of the gangster film began in this decade, often reflecting the public’s fascination with the Prohibition era and its figures. Films: 1940s The genre became less prevalent due to the…
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The Underworld Stage: A Comprehensive Guide for an Actor on the American Mob
Part I: The Actor’s Quick Reference Guide 1.1 The Underworld Lexicon To authentically portray a member of the American Mob, an actor must first understand the specialized language and social structure that govern their world. The following glossary provides a foundation for the essential terms used within this criminal society.…
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