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The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness (2021)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Paul Giamatti
    Narrator / Maury Terry (voice) Paul Giamatti
  • Profile picture of David Berkowitz
    Himself (archival footage) David Berkowitz

Videos

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Limited Series

2021

4 episodes

Season 1 of The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness premiered on May 5, 2021

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Keywords

  • new york city
  • 1970s
  • cult
  • serial killer
  • true crime
  • devil worship
  • son of sam