Netflix fans are binging a new true crime documentary that's 'truly horrifying'

Irish Daily Mirror

24-05-2025

For those endlessly scrolling through Netflix in search of something gripping to watch, a streaming guru might have the perfect suggestion.
EccyReviews has scoped out the 'best' chilling true crime documentary on the platform that aims to both educate and give you the shivers, reports The Mirror.
EccyReviews revealed on TikTok: "Netflix have just dropped a brand new true crime documentary and one of the most disturbing murder cases in British history. You need to check it out tonight."
Just released this month, the documentary, titled Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story, delves into the nightmarish deeds of the Wests from their unassuming home in Gloucester during the '80s and '90s.
The spine-chilling synopsis reads: "In 1994 in Gloucester, England, police visited 25 Cromwell Street, acting on a tip from social services regarding a horrifying rumour they were told by the children of the couple who lived there, Fred and Rose West.
"If they misbehaved, the children said, they'd end up under the patio like their sister, Heather, who had not been seen since 1986.
"The police's horrific discoveries didn't end with Heather. They unearthed the remains of nine bodies buried throughout the property's garden and cellar.
"Thus began the unravelling of one of the most brutal series of murders to shake modern Britain.
"Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story tells how a couple who were, to those who observed them, in a loving, committed relationship could be capable of such gruesome crimes."
The documentary has been stirring up quite the reaction with its harrowing portrayal of a seemingly loving couple's descent into committing some of the most gruesome crimes known to Britain.
The three-part series, which utilises over 50 hours of previously unseen and unheard police interview tapes from 107 interrogations, promises to cast new light on the murders of at least 12 women by Fred and Rose West.
Delving into the twisted personalities and lifestyle of Fred and Rose West, the docuseries also explores their current whereabouts and activities.
TikTok users have been eagerly anticipating the release, with one commenting: "Been waiting for this! ! ! Fred and Rose West were crazy! Horrifying story definitely watching it tonight."
Another shared their chilling experience after binge-watching: "Just seen all three episodes just now, it's chilling and frightening."
Meanwhile, a third remarked on the difficulty of digesting the content: "I've watched it and read the book years ago, hard to get through."
Another recalled the horror of the events as they unfolded: "Remember all this happening it was awful what they both did."
However, not all reviews are glowing; an IMDb critique points out the series' shortcomings: "While the series may serve as an introduction for those unfamiliar with the case, it misses the opportunity to provide a deeper, more insightful examination of the Wests' crimes and their lasting impact."
The reviewer lamented the focus on sensationalism, suggesting that a chance was missed to delve into the complexities and offer a more profound narrative: "By focusing primarily on the sensational aspects, the documentary overlooks the complexities and nuances that could have offered a more meaningful narrative.
"In conclusion, Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story presents a chilling tale but ultimately lacks the depth and detail necessary to fully comprehend the horror and implications of the Wests' actions."