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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

2021 · 1 Season · Ended

TV-MA Documentary, Crime

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.9 The Movie Database
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N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

Streaming now in the United States on Netflix.

Netflix

Trailer

Official Trailer

Top cast and crew

MT Maury Terry Self (archive footage)
Paul Giamatti Self - Narrator / Maury Terry (voice)
David Berkowitz Self (archive footage)
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Frequently asked questions about The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

Where can I watch The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness in the United States?

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is available to stream on Netflix in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness on Netflix?

Yes. The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is streaming on Netflix in the United States.

Can I watch The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness for free?

Not free in the United States right now. The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness needs a subscription to Netflix.

What are the ratings for The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness?

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness?

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness stars Maury Terry, Paul Giamatti, and David Berkowitz.

How many seasons of The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness are there?

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness has 1 season and 4 episodes, and is ended.

What network is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness on?

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness airs on Netflix, and is produced by RadicalMedia, Outpost Digital, and Elastic Productions.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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