EPISODE 1.1
Chapter 1: Steven’s Story Part 1
1972: 7-year-old Steven Stayner vanishes from Merced, California. His family
... More struggles to keep his case in the public eye - until his heroic return seven years later sparks a media sensation.Less
Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story
Docuseries on the 1972 missing person's case of Steven Stayner, the seven-year-old boy who vanishes from Merced, California. When he returned seven years later, a more bizarre story began.
For years, his family searched for him, only to find they’ve been looking for the wrong boy. 50 years on, Steven’s children unearth clues to their father’s mysterious past.
Less2022Rating: MA15+USAWonderburst, High Five Content
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Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story | Reviews
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Wall Street Journal
A memorable, thought-provoking and thoughtful piece that crisscrosses with considerable cool the often-imperceptible line between reality and realistic storytelling.
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Decider
Despite our reservations on the style choices by Dimmock, the story of Captive Audience is compelling...
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Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story | Release Details
Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story is available to stream in Australia now on Disney+.