THE SON OF SAM: DESTINED TO BE A SERIAL KILLER?

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary delves into the chilling case of David Berkowitz, the infamous 'Son of Sam' killer who terrorized New York City in the mid-1970s. The series, part of the 'Born To Kill?' program, reconstructs the random, brutal shootings of young couples that plunged the city into fear. It explores Berkowitz's grim legacy, marked by his claim of receiving orders from a demon-possessed dog, and his status as one of America's most notorious serial killers. The episode critically examines the nature versus nurture debate surrounding serial offenders, investigating the formative years and childhood of these individuals to understand if they were inherently 'born killers' or shaped by their environments. The examination of his life offers a disturbing glimpse into the psyche of a man whose actions left an indelible mark on American true crime history.