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Limited Series – The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness

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Author Maury Terry becomes convinced that serial killer David Berkowitz did not act alone and tries to prove that the web of darkness behind the Son of Sam murders goes deeper than anyone imagined -- and his investigation costs him everything.
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Olivia B. Waxman TIME Magazine 09/19/2024
In addition to recapping the events of that terrifying period, the docuseries focuses on the work of investigative journalist Maury Terry... Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 05/08/2021
3/4
In the more than capable hands of director Joshua Zeman, The Sons of Sam becomes as much a profile of Terry's obsessive attempts to re-open the case... Go to Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast 05/08/2021
The series presents a harrowing account of those stressful few months... Go to Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut 10/09/2022
3.5/5
Sons of Sam is a dark diversion for those who have a taste for the macabre while satisfying conspiracy theorists and crime aficionados alike. Go to Full Review Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ 05/23/2022
In an over-crowded genre, you have seen a lot worse than A Descent Into Darkness. Go to Full Review Audrey Fox JumpCut Online 08/21/2021
They leave loose threads dangling everywhere as The Sons of Sam flounders the longer it tries to articulate Terry's grand vision of murder, satanism, and ignored genius. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Malou M @SamUK 01/04/2025 I think this is a very, very good, detailed, interesting, and propped with information series that's easy to binge and do multiple things at the same as you watch it, but you still easy pick things up and learn from it. See more Flixster F @RT77094268 07/09/2023 Well made but I wonder why wasn't a handwriting expert consulted. See more Serge L @RT00639530 04/16/2023 Basically, only vague theories without proof or facts. They even used Charles Manson. The only link: Manson 'might have, maybe' been influenced by 'The process'. The process linked to the Sons of Sam? The race of dogs. Thats all. You understand now why this documentary ls not worth watching. Nothing support theories explained in this 4 hours serie. See more 02/08/2022 What a great documentary/ investigative report. So much about this case I did not know. The twists and turns were surprising. Really enjoyed it See more georgan g @RT98616417 12/31/2021 Thought this would be about the serial killer David Berkowitz, but it was actually about a reporter who became obsessed with the case. See more 07/16/2021 I loved it, and I am so happy more of the truth is out. The Police need to start getting their game on and get this solved...If so many other armatures and work on this case and find more things that the police that is the day the cops need to hang up their badges. Josh did an awesome job and I know Maury was smiling down on him. See more Read all reviews
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Paul Giamatti

Narrator

Joshua Zeman

Executive Producer

Sara Enright

Executive Producer

Zara Duffy

Executive Producer

David Sirulnick

Executive Producer

Jon Kamen

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 5, 2021 Hello From the Gutters On Aug. 10, 1977, the arrest of David Berkowitz brings an end to his killing spree in New York City, but journalist Maury Terry believes there is more to the story. Details Episode 2 Aired May 5, 2021 Catch .44 While David Berkowitz continues to dominate the news cycle, Maury pursues his theory about the killer's neighbor, John Carr, and uncovers a disturbing link to occult activity. Details Episode 3 Aired May 5, 2021 The Ultimate Evil New leads send Maury down a twisted path, investigating a web of cults; as a so-called satanic panic grips the nation, he publishes a book. Details Episode 4 Aired May 5, 2021 Rabbit Hole In 1993, Maury interviews David Berkowitz who substantiates his theories about the cult, but his obsession with the case takes a toll. Details

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Season Info

Director
Joshua Zeman
Executive Producer
Joshua Zeman, Sara Enright, Zara Duffy, David Sirulnick, Jon Kamen, Josh Braun, Dan Braun
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Crime, Mystery & Thriller, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 5, 2021
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