# American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020)

> An intimate digital-age true crime documentary reconstructs a family tragedy through home videos, messages, and the perspectives of those left behind.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/526897

## Facts

- Runtime: 83 min
- Genres: Crime, Documentary
- Director: Jenny Popplewell
- Cast: Chris Watts, Shanann Watts, Celeste 'CC' Watts, Bella Watts, Nickole Atkinson, Frank Rzucek, Sandi Rzucek, Frankie Rzucek
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12987894/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: harrowing, chilling, mournful, serious viewing, true crime night

## Synopsis

A chilling exploration of a family's tragic disappearance that captivated the world.

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