The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness (2021)

05/05/2021 (US) • 1h

Documentary, Crime

A closed case is only the beginning.

Overview

The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a Satanic cult.

Top Billed Cast

Maury Terry

Himself (archival footage)

4 Episodes

Paul Giamatti

Narrator / Maury Terry (voice)

4 Episodes

David Berkowitz

Himself (archival footage)

4 Episodes


Last Season

Limited Series

2021 | 4 Episodes

Season 1 of The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness premiered on May 5, 2021.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

new york city

1970s

cult

serial killer

true crime

devil worship

son of sam

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