Nightmare Next Door

Nightmare Next Door is a 2011 television series from co-creators Bethany McMahon and Anne Rothwell that brings viewers chilling stories of real-life crimes that took place in tight-knit American small towns, where these mysterious murders turned a supportive community into a group of scared and untrusting strangers. In each episode of this riveting series, a ripped-from-the-headlines murder is examined and dramatically re-enacted, showing viewers the shocking event itself and the repercussions the violence had on the surrounding community. American small towns are commonly viewed as the last refuge of simple times. They offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of the cities and a return to an easier way of living, a true neighborhood that's supposed to be calm, supportive, and safe. So when the evils of the world make their way to these prosperous communities, the grisly stories are even more unsettling. Nightmare Next Door is a gripping true crime series that tells the tales of the dark mysteries that wreaked havoc on some of America's quaintest towns. MORE