Criminal Adaptations

Criminal Adaptations is a True Crime/Movie Review Podcast discussing some of your favorite films, and the true crime stories that inspired them. With hosts Remi, who spent over a decade working in the film and television industry, and Ashley, a clinical psychologist and forensic evaluator. They discuss a new movie each week and compare the film to the real life events that the film is based on.

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Criminal Adaptations

Criminal Adaptations - Season Six: Coming April 20th, 2026!

March 16, 2026 • Criminal Adaptations

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Season 6 of Criminal Adaptations is almost here.

This season, we’re diving deeper into the real crimes behind the movies. Unpacking the true stories, the courtroom drama, the scandals, and the cinematic twists that brought them to the screen.

From shocking real-life cases to the films that reimagined them, Season 6 explores how Hollywood transforms crime into culture.

Subscribe now and get ready. New season dropping soon.

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Theme: DARKNESS (feat. EdKara) by Ghost148

Season Six Announcement

Remi 0:01

You've just been served with a court order to listen to season six of Criminal Adaptations on April 20th.

Ashley 0:10

And this one's a little all over the place in a good way.

Real Cases Versus Movie Versions

Remi 0:13

We're covering movies based on real crimes, real lawsuits, and real cases.

Ashley 0:20

And then talking about what actually happened versus what the movie decided to do with it.

Remi 0:26

Which means we get into everything from Aaron Brokovich.

The Films On Our List

Ashley 0:30

Two Boys Don't Cry.

Remi 0:35

From Hell, Wonderland, Owning Mahoney.

Ashley 0:38

And yes, even the Conjuring. The Devil made me do it.

Remi 0:42

Some of these are civil cases, some are straight-up crimes.

Ashley 0:46

And some are complicated.

Remi 0:48

But the season really builds towards the end.

A Finale About Fame And Greed

Ashley 0:52

Our finale is all about image, fame, greed, and Hollywood.

Remi 0:57

We're closing out with the Bling Ring and Skincare.

Ashley 1:01

Two stories you won't believe are connected.

Why This Season Matters

Remi 1:04

So if you like movies, and if you like true crime. Or if you've ever watched something based on a true story and thought, wait, is that actually what happened?

Ashley 1:14

Then listen to the new season of Criminal Adaptations.

Remi 1:17

Coming April 20th.

Ashley

Host

Remi

Host