The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness(2021)
A closed case is only the beginning.
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness Synopsis
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.
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness (2021) is a documentary and crime series that premiered on May 5, 2021, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Maury Terry, Paul Giamatti and David Berkowitz. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 141 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2021-05-05
- Last aired:
- 2021-05-05
- Producers:
- Dave Sirulnick, Joshua Zeman, Zara Duffy
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness (2021) Trailer
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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Maury Terry
Maury Terry
as Self (archive footage)
Paul Giamatti
as Self - Narrator / Maury Terry (voice)
David Berkowitz
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Executive produced by Dave Sirulnick, Joshua Zeman and Zara Duffy.
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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 141 ratings.
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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness?
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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness (2021) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness are there?
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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 5, 2021.
Is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness still running?
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No. The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 5, 2021.
Who is in the cast of The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness?
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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness (2021) stars Maury Terry, Paul Giamatti and David Berkowitz. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness any good?
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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness (2021) is rated 6.9 out of 10 from 141 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and crime series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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