The cult Russian cold case inspired an outback murder mystery
The Australian murder mystery series The Killings at Parrish Station, inspired by the 1959 Dyatlov Pass incident, premiered recently. Writer Ben Jenkins unearthed the chilling tale during COVID-19, weaving in elements of horror and crime. The show contrasts the 1987 murders of scientists with an ongoing copycat case in the present, challenging genre expectations.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 19:30 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 19:40 UTC
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