In 2018, 34-year-old Shanann Watts and her two young daughters disappear in Colorado. With the heartbreaking details emerging, the family's story made headlines around the world.In 2018, 34-year-old Shanann Watts and her two young daughters disappear in Colorado. With the heartbreaking details emerging, the family's story made headlines around the world.In 2018, 34-year-old Shanann Watts and her two young daughters disappear in Colorado. With the heartbreaking details emerging, the family's story made headlines around the world.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 wins & 4 nominations total
Nickole Atkinson
- Self - Shanann's Friend
- (archive footage)
Jim Benemann
- Self - News Anchor
- (archive footage)
Luke Epple
- Self - Chris' Supervisor
- (archive sound)
- (voice)
Mark Jamieson
- Self - Chris' Best Friend
- (archive footage)
Nichol Kessinger
- Self - Chris' Mistress
- (archive footage)
Marcelo Kopcow
- Self - Judge
- (archive footage)
- (as Judge Marcelo Kopcow)
Karen Leigh
- Self - News Anchor
- (archive footage)
Theresa Marchetta
- Self - News Anchor
- (archive footage)
Tom Mustin
- Self - News Anchor
- (archive footage)
Michael Rourke
- Self - Weld County District Attorney
- (archive footage)
Frank Rzucek
- Self - Shanann's Father
- (archive footage)
Frankie Rzucek
- Self - Shanann's Brother
- (archive footage)
Sandi Rzucek
- Self - Shanann's Mother
- (archive footage)
Bella Watts
- Self - Chris and Shanann's Daughter
- (archive footage)
Celeste Watts
- Self - Chris and Shanann's Daughter
- (archive footage)
Chris Watts
- Self
- (archive footage)
Cindy Watts
- Self - Chris' Mother
- (archive footage)
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It's a fairly basic true crime mystery...but my God, the personal access, shocking details and masterful editing make it one of the most well-told of the over-crowded sub-genre.
This documentary got me hooked within minutes. Stepping into this family's private life with only original police footage and personal homevideo's gave the most realistic image to start a horrific story. The mystery surrounding it made me feel instantly anxious of the outcome. The tension rises to unbearable levels until the climax hits. I wouldn't recommend this to young parents or anyone who likes to sleep right after watching this, because I won't for some hours... that's for sure.
A very intoxicating detective story. But what makes it really spooky is, if you've seen fiction films like CACHE and DOSSIER 51, this uses real surveillance footage and text message and voicemail evidence as most of the film's content. It's a technological marvel -- but in a scary, Big Brother/Stasi way.
A better Netflix crime story. Why? Because it's only the real footage or news stories that's used in the film. It's not filled with people being interviewed talking about the event from the past which just pads the runtime. It works better and keeps you invested with body cams and real police interviews. Nothing is staged. It's all real.
Even though I had previously watched crime shows on this tragic story, I felt this was done from a perspective in which focused on highlighting events that I either knew little or nothing about, which made for a sad but informative watch.
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- Quotes
Shanann Watts: I can't tell you guys how much I am blessed.
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- El caso Watts: El padre homicida
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- Runtime1 hour 23 minutes
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- 2.00 : 1
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