American Monster

American Monster

American Monster

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American Monster

2016- 2025

13 Seasons

130 Episodes

7.7(20 votes)

Returning Series

Crime

Documentary

Overview

Monsters can be found lurking behind any innocent smile and on any street corner in America. Never-before-seen-video footage stares straight into the eyes of these killers who hide in plain sight. Anyone can be a monster.

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