A haunting true crime documentary, 'American Murder: The Family Next Door', is gaining traction on Netflix UK, with viewers calling it even better than the recent hit 'The Crash'. The 2020 film chronicles the murder of Shanann Watts and her two young children, using archival footage including police body cam, text messages, and home videos.
'The Crash', which broke records with 27.6 million views in a week from May 18 to May 24, reached number one in movies in 27 countries. However, Reddit users are now recommending 'American Murder: The Family Next Door' as a must-watch follow-up, with one stating it 'tops The Crash' due to its extensive use of text message conversations and social media analysis.
The documentary holds an 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes. One reviewer described it as 'shocking, unpredictable, and filled with moments that make you question how far people are willing to go to protect a secret.' Another said it left them 'haunted years on from watching it.'
'American Murder: The Family Next Door' is available to stream on Netflix.
