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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness
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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

Wed, May 5, 2021
  • Documentary
  • Crime
Series · Synopsis

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.

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  • Netflix↗
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

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    Maury Terry
    as Self (archive footage)
  • Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    as Self - Narrator / Maury Terry (voice)
  • David Berkowitz
    David Berkowitz
    as Self (archive footage)
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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

Ended · 4 aired
Season 1
4 episodes · 4 aired
▾
  • E1
    Hello from the Gutters
    Aired · Wed, May 5, 2021 · 58m

    In August 1977, the arrest of David Berkowitz ended New York City's wave of terror. But journalist Maury Terry believed there was more to the story.

  • E2
    Catch .44
    Aired · Wed, May 5, 2021 · 62m

    While Berkowitz continues to dominate the news cycle, Maury pursues his theory about John Carr and uncovers a disturbing link to occult activity.

  • E3
    The Ultimate Evil
    Aired · Wed, May 5, 2021 · 58m

    New leads send Maury down a twisted path, investigating a web of cults. As a "satanic panic" grips the nation, he publishes a book.

  • E4
    Rabbit Hole
    Aired · Wed, May 5, 2021 · 62m

    In 1993, Maury interviews the elusive Berkowitz, who substantiates his theories about the cult. But his obsession with the case begins to take a toll.