Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy

7.4IMDb Score
Released:2025-10-16
Genre:Crime, Drama
Duration: min
Country:United States of America
Director:
Actors:Michael Chernus, Gabriel Luna, James Badge Dale, Michael Angarano, Chris Sullivan
Production:NBC News Studios, Littleton Road Productions

Overview:

When a teenager goes missing, it becomes clear that many young men and boys have disappeared at the hands of John Wayne Gacy, the prime suspect.

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