The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness

May. 05,2021      TV-MA
Rating:
7
Trailer 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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