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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

A closed case is only the beginning.

TV-MA2021•7.0/10
DocumentaryCrime

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7.0/10(132)

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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Production

RadicalMedia, Outpost Digital, Elastic Productions, Gigantic Studios

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 5, 2021

Last Aired

May 5, 2021

Networks

Netflix

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Hello from the Gutters
E1
Hello from the Gutters
Air date: 2021-05-05
In August 1977, the arrest of David Berkowitz ended New York City's wave of terror. But journalist Maury Terry believed there was more to the story.
Catch .44
E2
Catch .44
Air date: 2021-05-05
While Berkowitz continues to dominate the news cycle, Maury pursues his theory about John Carr and uncovers a disturbing link to occult activity.
The Ultimate Evil
E3
The Ultimate Evil
Air date: 2021-05-05
New leads send Maury down a twisted path, investigating a web of cults. As a "satanic panic" grips the nation, he publishes a book.
Rabbit Hole
E4
Rabbit Hole
Air date: 2021-05-05
In 1993, Maury interviews the elusive Berkowitz, who substantiates his theories about the cult. But his obsession with the case begins to take a toll.

Cast

Maury Terry

Self (archive footage)

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Self - Narrator / Maury Terry (voice)

David Berkowitz

David Berkowitz

Self (archive footage)

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