The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

Original title: RH Project

TV Mini Series
20212021
TV-MATV-MA
3h 59m

RH Project (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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- 1 nomination

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The Sons Of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness

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Maury Terryas Maury Terry

Self - Friend of Maury Terryas Self - Friend of Maury Terry

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Self - Brother-in-Law of Maury Terryas Self - Brother-in-Law of Maury Terry

4 episodes4 eps • 2021

Michael Zuckerman

Self - Fmr. Reporter, Gannett Newspapersas Self - Fmr. Reporter, Gannett Newspapers

4 episodes4 eps • 2021

Self - TV Reporteras Self - TV Reporter

4 episodes4 eps • 2021

Georgiana Byrne

Self - Former Wife of Maury Terryas Self - Former Wife of Maury Terry

4 episodes4 eps • 2021

Joseph Borrelli

Self - Ret. Lead Detective, NYPDas Self - Ret. Lead Detective, NYPD

3 episodes3 eps • 2021

Self - Ret. Detective, Yonkers PDas Self - Ret. Detective, Yonkers PD

3 episodes3 eps • 2021

Self - Journalistas Self - Journalist

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Self - Sister of Maury Terryas Self - Sister of Maury Terry

3 episodes3 eps • 2021

Lawrence Klausner

Self - Author, Son of Samas Self - Author, Son of Sam

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Self - Fmr. Metro Editor, New York Postas Self - Fmr. Metro Editor, New York Post

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Self - Victimas Self - Victim

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Self - Occult Historianas Self - Occult Historian

2 episodes2 eps • 2021

Self - Fmr. Editor, Gannett Newspapersas Self - Fmr. Editor, Gannett Newspapers

2 episodes2 eps • 2021

Self - Ret. Detective, NYPDas Self - Ret. Detective, NYPD

2 episodes2 eps • 2021

Self - Producer, What's Happening Americaas Self - Producer, What's Happening America

1 episode1 ep • 2021

Self - Ret. Detective, NYPDas Self - Ret. Detective, NYPD

1 episode1 ep • 2021

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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Taglines
- A Closed Case Is Only The Beginning
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Certificate
- TV-MA
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- Add content advisory

Trivia
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".

Top review

7/10

Some reviewers didn't get the point

If you think this documentary is about Berkowitz, then you will be disappointed. I suspect not all the negative reviews made it to the last episode where it really reframed the story.

The descent into darkness mentioned in the title is not about Berkowitz's descent into darkness, it's about the journalist who got too obsessed with the case.

There are some aspects of the storytelling that could be better, but we thought it was interesting enough.

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May 7, 2021

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
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Runtime
3 hours 59 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD

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