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American Nightmare

American Nightmare

No one would suspect the truth.

TV-MA2024•7.4/10
CrimeDocumentary

Ratings

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7.4/10(126)

After a harrowing home invasion and kidnapping in 2015, a couple is accused of staging the ordeal when the woman reappears, haunting the couple with a new series of tortures.

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Production

Ladywell Films, RAW

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 17, 2024

Last Aired

January 17, 2024

Networks

Netflix

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Part One: The Boyfriend
E1
Part One: The Boyfriend
Air date: 2024-01-17
In 2015, California couple Aaron Quinn and Denise Huskins were attacked at home during the night. After Denise was kidnapped, Aaron became a suspect.
Part Two: Gone Girl
E2
Part Two: Gone Girl
Air date: 2024-01-17
Days later, Denise reappears seemingly unharmed and recalls the details of her terrifying abduction as doubts from authorities begin to swirl.
Part Three: The Others
E3
Part Three: The Others
Air date: 2024-01-17
More attempted kidnappings lead detectives to a new — and unexpected — suspect. Aaron and Denise go head-to-head with the Vallejo Police Department.

Cast

Aaron Quinn

Self

Denise Huskins

Self

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