American Murder: The Family Next Door

Name: American Murder: The Family Next Door
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020
Rating: 75.985
Cast: Nickole Atkinson, Jim Benemann, Luke Epple, Mark Jamieson, Nichol Kessinger

2020·Movie

1h 23min

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Ratings

75/100

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About

Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.

DNA

Genres: Biographical Documentary
Mood: RelatableTenseHauntingDisturbingOminous
Themes: Family BondsLoss Of InnocenceBetrayalJustice Vs. Revenge
Plot: Domestic AbuseCourtroom DramaDisappearanceInvestigationMedia Scrutiny
Pacing: Building SuspenseSlow-Paced
Narrative: Flashbacks
Dialog: Inner MonologueInvestigative Questions
Character Types: HusbandChildrenWifeNeighborPolice
Time: Present Day
Place: Suburban NeighborhoodPolice StationCourtroom
Cinematic Style: Handheld Camera WorkMinimalist SetsFound Footage
Costume and Set: Modern AttirePolice Uniforms

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Jenny Popplewell

Produced by:

Hayley Ford, Jonathan Stadlen, James Marsh

Composed by:

Nainita Desai

Cast

Tom Mustin

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