American Nightmare

American Nightmare

No one would suspect the truth.

TV-MA2024•7.5/10

CrimeDocumentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.5/10(116)

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

No providers available for this region.

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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