Devil in the Ozarks (2023)
Story overview
This documentary examines a 20-year-old unsolved sexual assault case in a small town that was eventually linked to a murder suspect through DNA evidence. It focuses on the criminal investigation, community impact, and forensic breakthroughs.
Parent Guide
A serious true-crime documentary about sexual assault and murder investigations. Contains detailed discussions of violent crimes but no graphic visuals. Suitable only for mature audiences who can handle real-world crime topics.
Content breakdown
Descriptions of sexual assault and murder, but no visual depictions of violence. Focus is on investigation and forensic analysis rather than sensationalizing crimes.
Thematic material about violent crimes against people could be disturbing, especially the sexual assault content. The documentary style is factual rather than sensational.
May contain occasional strong language in interview segments or police recordings, but likely minimal given the documentary format.
Detailed discussions of sexual assault case, but no visual sexual content or nudity. Descriptions are clinical/investigative in nature.
No substance use depicted or discussed based on the description.
Serious subject matter involving violent crimes and their impact on victims and communities. Could provoke strong emotional responses about justice and safety.
Parent tips
This documentary deals with mature themes including sexual assault and murder. It's presented in a factual, journalistic style but contains descriptions of violent crimes. Best suited for older teens who can process serious real-world issues. Consider watching together to discuss the content.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
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- What do you think about using science like DNA to solve crimes?
- How do you think the people in the town felt when the crime happened?
- How does this documentary change your understanding of cold cases?
- What ethical questions does DNA evidence raise?
- How do communities recover from traumatic events like this?
Where to watch
Choose region:
- HBO Max
- Discovery +
