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Quick Info

Rating

7.0/10

Release2021

Seasons1

Episodes4

StatusEnded

Networks

Netflix

Production

RadicalMedia

Outpost Digital

Elastic Productions

Gigantic Studios

TV Show

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

7.0

2021

Documentary

Crime

Synopsis

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.

Seasons

Episodes

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