The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness(2021)
Overview
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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Top 3 Billed Cast
Self - Narrator / Maury Terry (voice)
Self (archive footage)
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