What Inspired Twin Peaks?

Frost and Lynch’s first attempts at a creative partnership weren’t prosperous.

Frost knew his way around the structure of effective television.

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How Much of Twin Peaks Is Real?

Local legends claimed Hazel haunted Upstate New York.

Such tales were the perfect spooky accompaniment to hot summer nights.

A screenshot from the Twin Peaks opening credits

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From there, the life and death of Laura Palmer was officially born.

Hazel and her fictional doppelganger share several similarities beyond their tragic murders stirring up a small town.

Hazel’s cold case involved different suspects and unraveled secrets about her social life.

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As a result, her life was unimaginably horrifying.

Are ‘Twin Peaks’ Characters Based on Real People?

Some of the town’s geography also parallels the Taborton Mountain area, specifically the town of Sand Lake.

Audrey Horne (Sherilyn Fenn) looking at Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) as he looks out a window in Twin Peaks

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At least anyone looking for answers aboutTwin Peakscan recognize, and reflect, on her memory.

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