The Terrifying True Story Behind Girl in the Basement

The Terrifying True Story Behind Girl in the Basement

The movie Girl in the Basement is based on a real-life story that happened in Austria. In 1984, a man named Josef Fritzl did something horrible to his daughter, Elisabeth. She was only 18 years old when he tricked her into coming to the basement of their home.

Josef told Elisabeth to help him carry a door into the basement. Once she was there, he locked her in a hidden room and never let her out. Elisabeth stayed trapped in that basement for 24 years.

During this time, Josef abused Elisabeth and made her have children. She gave birth to seven children while locked away. Some of the children stayed with her in the basement, while Josef took a few upstairs to raise with his wife, saying they had been abandoned.

Elisabeth’s mother, Rosemarie, had no idea what was happening. Josef kept everything a secret, and nobody suspected him because he seemed like a normal man.

The truth finally came out in 2008 when one of Elisabeth’s children, who was very sick, needed to go to the hospital. Doctors became suspicious and called the police. After questioning Josef and Elisabeth, the police learned the terrible truth.

Josef Fritzl was arrested and sent to prison for his crimes. Elisabeth and her children were finally free and started a new life together.

This story is very shocking and sad, but it also shows how strong Elisabeth was to survive such a terrible situation.