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American Nightmare

American Nightmare

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American Nightmare

"No one would suspect the truth."

2024

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.5(134 votes)

Ended

Crime

Documentary

Overview

After a harrowing home invasion and kidnapping in 2015, a couple is accused of staging the ordeal when the woman reappears, haunting the couple with a new series of tortures.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

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Production Companies

RAW

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Aaron Quinn

Self

Denise Huskins

Self

Creative team

Showrunner: Rebecca North
Fiona Stourton
Produced by: Bernadette Higgins
Felicity Morris

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