VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA – Netflix users are buzzing with disbelief over a gripping new true-crime series called “American Nightmare.” The three-part show, released this week, has captivated viewers who are calling it the wildest true-crime series on the streaming platform yet.
Produced by the same team behind the hit series “The Tinder Swindler,” “American Nightmare” tells the story of a real-life case known as “the real-life Gone Girl.” It centers around the abduction of Denise Huskin, who was taken from her Vallejo home in 2015. The series sheds light on the police’s refusal to believe the validity of the abduction, leading to suspicion directed at Huskin’s boyfriend Aaron Quinn.
The abduction case drew immediate comparisons to the best-selling novel and subsequent film “Gone Girl,” where the disappearance of a woman named Amy Dunne leads authorities to suspect her husband. Drawing from a different reality, “American Nightmare” takes viewers on a jaw-dropping journey, revealing the harrowing truth of what transpired.
Viewers of the series have been left in shock and outrage at the treatment Huskin received from the authorities. This has sparked a larger conversation about how survivors of assault face negligence when seeking help from law enforcement. Social media has been flooded with comments expressing disbelief at the police’s handling of the case, with one user stating, “This entire documentary is a prime example of why women don’t call the police when they’re assaulted.”
In “American Nightmare,” audiences witness the couple’s struggle to be taken seriously and find justice amid a traumatic experience. The series provides a behind-the-scenes look at what really happened, shedding light on the emotional toll the ordeal took on the victims.
Sharing their story of recovery in 2021, Denise Huskin reflected on the difficulty of moving forward after such a traumatic experience. With “American Nightmare” now available for streaming on Netflix, the series aims to raise awareness about issues surrounding assault and the judicial system’s response.
The shocking twists and turns of “American Nightmare” have gripped viewers, leaving them hooked and demanding justice for the victims. As audiences continue to binge-watch the series, it serves as a reminder of the real-life horrors that can unfold and the importance of believing survivors.