The six-part docuseries explores the real life story of notorious serial killer known as the ‘Killer Clown’ and is streaming free now.
A “harrowing” true crime documentary examining disturbing offences has viewers finding it difficult to continue watching – and it’s available to stream without charge.
ITVX has discreetly released a six-part documentary series on its platform, investigating the genuine account behind “Devil in Disguise”.
John Wayne Gacy: The True Story features “distressing scenes” as it examines the life of infamous American serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
Known as the Killer Clown, Gacy murdered young men and boys during the 1970s. Operating undetected between 1972 and 1978, he preyed upon young men, sexually assaulting numerous victims before killing them and concealing their bodies in a mass burial site beneath his residence.
Currently available on ITVX, John Wayne Gacy The True Story chronicles his offences following the vanishing of a teenager, which prompted investigators to visit his property, reports the Mirror.
ITV describes it: “This chilling documentary reveals the true story behind ‘Devil in Disguise,’ exposing the shocking police failures that surrounded the crimes of John Wayne Gacy.”
The opening episode takes audiences back to 1992 when Gacy participated in an uncommon on-camera interview. Featuring real-life testimonies, the unsettling programme will appeal to true crime enthusiasts.
One viewer on TikTok described it as essential viewing, writing: “I nearly missed this one.”
In the video, the true crime enthusiast explained: “To be honest with you I’ve scrolled past this about 4 times because I thought thought it looks the same as the Devil in Disguise series and I’ve only just realised it’s actually a documentary.”
One viewer remarked: “Been on a whilst but it’s very bad crime wise. I found it hard to finish tbh.”
Another commented: “Watched it absolutely fantastic. Harrowing what happened.”
A third person said: “Absolutely brilliant series.”
The programme was described as “harrowing” with one Facebook user writing: “I watched both the documentary and drama versions both really interesting, still so many unanswered questions especially in the documentary.”
Another viewer said: “Definitely worth watching!” A third responded: “Oh I’ve binged watched this on itvx.”
The documentary series accompanies the crime drama ‘Devil in Disguise’, which also premiered on ITV and ITVX earlier this year. Though initially broadcast in the US, the programme is a dramatisation rooted in actual events.
The series was described as follows: “Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy peels back the twisted layers of Gacy’s life whilst weaving in heartrending stories of his victims; exploring the grief, guilt, and trauma of their families and friends; and exposing the systemic failures, missed opportunities, and societal prejudices that fuelled his reign of terror.”
John Wayne Gacy: The True Story and Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy are both available to stream on ITVX.