The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness

The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness
GenreDocumentary
Directed byJoshua Zeman
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4
Production
Running time58–62 minutes
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseMay 5, 2021 (2021-05-05)
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The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness is a 2021 docuseries that premiered on Netflix on May 5, 2021.[1] The show profiles Maury Terry, a journalist who spent 40 years trying to prove that the notorious serial killer David Berkowitz did not act alone.[2] The series is directed by Joshua Zeman and features Paul Giamatti as the voice of Maury Terry.[3][4]

  1. ^ "'The Sons of Sam' Trailer: Netflix Docuseries Asks If David Berkowitz Really Acted Alone". indiewire.com. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  2. ^ "Everything Sons of Sam Leaves Out About Maury Terry". ScreenRant. May 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Horton, Adrian (5 May 2021). "'I want people to understand what really happened': did the Son of Sam serial killer act alone?". The Guardian. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  4. ^ "Netflix's 'The Sons of Sam' Depicts the Dangers of Our True Crime Obsession". rollingstone.com. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-10.