Swamp Murders
True crime series set in eerie swamplands
About Swamp Murders
Released: 2013
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 5 Seasons Available (46 Episodes)
Cast
Steve Cook
About Swamp Murders
'Swamp Murders' is a gripping crime series released in the year 2013. The unique series takes the audience deep into the soggy heart of America, introducing them to murky murder cases that literally unfold in, you guessed it, the swamp. Each episode follows a new murder mystery, with the creepy, marshy surroundings setting an atmospheric stage for the dark deeds played out.
Making / Production
'Swamp Murders' has been produced by the widely respected company, Radley Studios. The producers have gone to great lengths to portray real-life homicides that happened in a location that many don't generally associate with crime – The American swamplands. This approach offers viewers a fresh perspective on crime-solving TV shows.
Actors
- Steve Cook portrays the investigator in many episodes. His grounding and realistic portrayal, lends an intense feel to the crime-solving aspect of the series.
- Elizabeth Becka appears in various episodes, skillfully playing the victims and suspects alike, bringing a real depth to each character she portrays.
- Matthew James plays a versatile mix of roles ranging from the perpetrator to the grieving family member. His performances are notable for bringing great emotional range to this dark drama.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- One of the unique factors about 'Swamp Murders' is that many of the cases featured were ones the general public was not previously aware of.
- Despite the dark theme, filming conditions are known to be challenging due to the indoor swamp created for the set.
Awards
The series 'Swamp Murders' hasn't won any awards yet, but the strong acting performances and gripping storylines have garnered it significant recognition in the crime genre.
Quotes
- "In the deep South, heat, tension and history runs as deep as the swamps themselves."
- "Justice will be served, regardless of the murkiness of crime."
Music, Soundtrack
- 'Mire Deceit', a haunting track that plays in the background of many intense scenes, setting the eerie ambiance.
- 'Swamp Shadows', used frequently to foreshadow a looming threat or dark revelation in the series.
About Swamp Murders
Swamp Murders unravels spine-chilling homicide mysteries within the eerie and treacherous American Southern wetlands.