The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness

Name: The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Released: 2021
Rating: 63.14625
Cast: Maury Terry, Paul Giamatti, David Berkowitz

2021·TV Show

4Episodes in1Season

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About

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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Genres: Psychological Thriller Conspiracy Thriller
Mood: DarkForebodingUnnervingDisturbingIntenseIntriguingChillingInvestigative
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ObsessionMoral AmbiguityJustice Vs. RevengeConspiracyThe Search For Truth
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Media ManipulationTrue Crime StoryUncovering Hidden TruthsSerial Killer InvestigationUnanswered QuestionsPsychological ManipulationUnraveling A MysteryDark Web Of Connections
Pacing: Slow BurnIncreasing Suspense
Narrative: Multiple PerspectivesNonlinear NarrativeFlashbacks
Dialog: Inner MonologueRhetorical QuestionsPoetic Language
Character Types: SageDetermined JournalistEveryman
Time: Present Day1980s1970s
Place: Urban CityscapeSuburban NeighborhoodPrison
Cinematic Style: Documentary StyleLong TakesHandheld Camera WorkHigh Contrast LightingFirst-Person PerspectiveDutch Angles
Costume and Set: Prison SetsModern AttireNewspaper Offices

Sequels and Prequels

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Crew

Directed by:

Joshua Zeman

Produced by:

Joshua Zeman, Dave Sirulnick, Jon Kamen

Cast

Paul Giamatti

Narrator / Maury Terry (voice)

David Berkowitz

Himself (archival footage)

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