Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story
Seen it?2022 | 1 seasons | 46 min | Documentary, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and the curious.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 46 minutes, about 2 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
1972: 7-year-old Steven Stayner vanishes from Merced, California. For years, his family searches for him, only to find they’ve been looking for the wrong boy. 50 years on, Steven’s children unearth clues to their father’s mysterious past.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 49K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
- Corin NemecSelf
- Todd Eric AndrewsSelf