This article addresses the real life events behind American Nightmare and Unbelievable.
A young woman is assaulted by a brazen home invader. The police don’t believe the crime occurred and accuse the woman of lying for attention. Later on, the home invader strikes again, confirming that the story was true all along.
The above summary describes the real life experience of Denise Huskins as recounted in Netflix’s latest docuseries, American Nightmare. In 2015, Huskins and her boyfriend Aaron Quinn were attacked and drugged in their home by an intruder. Denise would then be kidnapped by the masked man, raped by him twice, and released back home to a world where police just couldn’t buy her version of events, true as they were.
It just so happens that the above summary also describes 2019 Netflix miniseries Unbelievable. And that’s why it needs to be added to your queue the...
A young woman is assaulted by a brazen home invader. The police don’t believe the crime occurred and accuse the woman of lying for attention. Later on, the home invader strikes again, confirming that the story was true all along.
The above summary describes the real life experience of Denise Huskins as recounted in Netflix’s latest docuseries, American Nightmare. In 2015, Huskins and her boyfriend Aaron Quinn were attacked and drugged in their home by an intruder. Denise would then be kidnapped by the masked man, raped by him twice, and released back home to a world where police just couldn’t buy her version of events, true as they were.
It just so happens that the above summary also describes 2019 Netflix miniseries Unbelievable. And that’s why it needs to be added to your queue the...
- 1/23/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Spoiler alert: This story contains spoilers from “American Nightmare,” the three-part docuseries now streaming on Netflix.
“American Nightmare” may be difficult to watch at night. Netflix’s latest docuseries, from the filmmakers behind “The Tinder Swindler,” Felicity Morris and Bernadette Higgins, tells the story of a traumatic home invasion, abduction and the unreal events that unfolded from there.
In March 2015, Denise Huskins was abducted by a home invader from an apartment in Vallejo, Calif., and her boyfriend, Aaron Quinn, was drugged with Nyquil at the same time, so he wasn’t able to report her kidnapping right away. As shown in the docuseries, the Vallejo police first viewed Quinn as the prime suspect after hours of questioning and attempting to get him to confess. Then Huskins showed up at her father’s house in Huntington Beach, hours south of Vallejo, after being missing for two days. She was quickly labeled...
“American Nightmare” may be difficult to watch at night. Netflix’s latest docuseries, from the filmmakers behind “The Tinder Swindler,” Felicity Morris and Bernadette Higgins, tells the story of a traumatic home invasion, abduction and the unreal events that unfolded from there.
In March 2015, Denise Huskins was abducted by a home invader from an apartment in Vallejo, Calif., and her boyfriend, Aaron Quinn, was drugged with Nyquil at the same time, so he wasn’t able to report her kidnapping right away. As shown in the docuseries, the Vallejo police first viewed Quinn as the prime suspect after hours of questioning and attempting to get him to confess. Then Huskins showed up at her father’s house in Huntington Beach, hours south of Vallejo, after being missing for two days. She was quickly labeled...
- 1/18/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Matthew Muller, 38, was arrested in connection with the Gone Girl-style kidnapping of Denise Huskins in Vallejo, Calif., on March 23. FBI Arrests Matthew Muller In Connection To ‘Gone Girl’ Kidnapping Huskins’ boyfriend, Aaron Quinn, alleged that Huskins was taken from their home in the middle of the night by two individuals who drugged and […]
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- 7/15/2015
- by Anya Ferguson
- Uinterview
Billie Whitelaw has died, aged 82.
The actress, known for her roles in films such as The Omen, died in the early hours of Sunday (December 21) at a nursing home in London, reports BBC News.
Whitelaw's son Matthew Muller said: "I could not have asked for a more loving mum.
"She had an incredible career - but first and foremost she was my mum - and that's who I will miss."
The actress is remembered for her starring role in The Krays, and she also appeared in the more-recent Simon Pegg comedy Hot Fuzz.
During her long career, she was nominated for a BAFTA for Most Promising Newcomer for her role in Hell is a City, and also won Best Supporting Actress for Twisted Nerve.
Whitelaw was also known for her collaboration with playwright Samuel Beckett, and was made a member of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's...
The actress, known for her roles in films such as The Omen, died in the early hours of Sunday (December 21) at a nursing home in London, reports BBC News.
Whitelaw's son Matthew Muller said: "I could not have asked for a more loving mum.
"She had an incredible career - but first and foremost she was my mum - and that's who I will miss."
The actress is remembered for her starring role in The Krays, and she also appeared in the more-recent Simon Pegg comedy Hot Fuzz.
During her long career, she was nominated for a BAFTA for Most Promising Newcomer for her role in Hell is a City, and also won Best Supporting Actress for Twisted Nerve.
Whitelaw was also known for her collaboration with playwright Samuel Beckett, and was made a member of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's...
- 12/21/2014
- Digital Spy
Billie Whitelaw in The Omen
Billie Whitelaw, star of stage and screen over a remarkable 65 years, has died at the age of 82. A hit with colleagues and audiences alike, she progressed from The Secret Garden and Dixon Of Dock Green to lend her talents to films including Frenzy, The Omen, An Unsuitable Job for a Woman, The Krays, Quills and Hot Fuzz. She won two BAFTAs and was also much admired for her stage work, through which she became the muse of Samuel Beckett, and for her voice acting, which included extensive work for radio and fantasy film The Dark Crystal.
Whitelaw died in a London nursing home. She is survived by Matthew Muller, her son by actor and writer Robert Muller....
Billie Whitelaw, star of stage and screen over a remarkable 65 years, has died at the age of 82. A hit with colleagues and audiences alike, she progressed from The Secret Garden and Dixon Of Dock Green to lend her talents to films including Frenzy, The Omen, An Unsuitable Job for a Woman, The Krays, Quills and Hot Fuzz. She won two BAFTAs and was also much admired for her stage work, through which she became the muse of Samuel Beckett, and for her voice acting, which included extensive work for radio and fantasy film The Dark Crystal.
Whitelaw died in a London nursing home. She is survived by Matthew Muller, her son by actor and writer Robert Muller....
- 12/21/2014
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
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