The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness
“A closed case is only the beginning.”
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.
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About The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is a 2021 English-language documentary and crime series. The cast is led by Maury Terry, Paul Giamatti, David Berkowitz. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness was produced by RadicalMedia, Outpost Digital, and Elastic Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on May 5, 2021, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- First aired
- May 5, 2021
- Last aired
- May 5, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (4 episodes)
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RadicalMedia, Outpost Digital, Elastic Productions
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness cast & crew
The cast features Maury Terry as Self (archive footage), Paul Giamatti as Self - Narrator / Maury Terry (voice), and David Berkowitz as Self (archive footage).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Justin Melland, cinematography is by Conrad Hall, and it was produced by Dave Sirulnick and Joshua Zeman.
Is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness worth watching?
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 141 ratings, a solidly received documentary series.
With 1 season and 4 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary and crime, The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness
Maury Terry
Self (archive footage)
Paul Giamatti
Self - Narrator / Maury Terry (voice)
David Berkowitz
Self (archive footage)
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness in United States?
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness on Netflix?
Yes — The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness in?
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness are there?
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
▸What is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness rated?
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is rated TV-MA. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 141 ratings.
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