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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 1h
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7.0/10
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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness (2021)
The hunt for the "Son of Sam" captivated the world in the late 1970s, but the story behind one of America's most notorious serial murderers is all but forgotten -- until now. While the arrest and conviction of David Berkowitz brought the nightmare to an end for many New Yorkers, for journalist and Ultimate Evil author Maury Terry, the real mystery was just beginning. Terry, convinced Berkowitz had not acted alone, would go on to spend decades attempting to prove that the web of darkness behind the murders went deeper than anyone imagined -- and his pursuit of that elusive truth would eventually cost him everything.
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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 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 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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    • Paul Giamatti
    • Charlie Ott
    • Phil Amicone
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    11K
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    • Stars
      • Paul Giamatti
      • Charlie Ott
      • Phil Amicone
    • 102User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • Maury Terry
    Charlie Ott
    Charlie Ott
    • Self - Friend of Maury Terry
    Phil Amicone
    Phil Amicone
    • Self - Brother-in-Law of Maury Terry
    Michael Zuckerman
    Michael Zuckerman
    • Self - Fmr. Reporter, Gannett Newspapers
    Mary Murphy
    Mary Murphy
    • Self - TV Reporter
    Georgiana Byrne
    Georgiana Byrne
    • Self - Former Wife of Maury Terry
    Joseph Borrelli
    Joseph Borrelli
    • Self - Ret. Lead Detective, NYPD
    Kevin Murphy
    Kevin Murphy
    • Self - Ret. Detective, Yonkers PD
    Wayne Darwen
    Wayne Darwen
    • Self - Journalist
    Kay Amicone
    Kay Amicone
    • Self - Sister of Maury Terry
    Lawrence Klausner
    Lawrence Klausner
    • Self - Author, Son of Sam
    Dick Belsky
    Dick Belsky
    • Self - Fmr. Metro Editor, New York Post
    Carl Denaro
    Carl Denaro
    • Self - Victim
    Gary Lachman
    Gary Lachman
    • Self - Occult Historian
    Tom Bartley
    Tom Bartley
    • Self - Fmr. Editor, Gannett Newspapers
    Don Mounts
    Don Mounts
    • Self - Ret. Detective, NYPD
    Frank Anthony
    Frank Anthony
    • Self - Producer, What's Happening America
    Marlin Hopkins
    Marlin Hopkins
    • Self - Ret. Detective, NYPD
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      Though "The Process" church officially ended in 1974, Robert de Grimston attempted to continue the church in a smaller number though this folded in 1979. His ex partner Mary Ann MaClean reformed the group, renaming themselves "The foundation of the millennium."

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    8/10

    Gripping

    This one will take you on a four hour tour of New Yorks finest misguided pride and a reporter who just can't let go. Although the tale is not something you want to acknowledge by any positive words, it is, however, fascinating. Old interviews, old images of NY, footage of days long gone. Detectives with oversized moustaches and glasses. The Son of Sam has it all. Topped with some twists and turns, the episodes have enough to keep your attention. And finally a series where there is a beginning and an end. You may not like the outcome, but you will be entertained.
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    • Release date
      • May 5, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Сини Сема: Падіння в темряву
    • Production companies
      • RadicalMedia
      • Outpost Digital
      • Elastic
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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