Prime Video commissions Story Films’ true crime package in UK and Ireland

Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service has commissioned a true crime package from Bafta-winning producer Story Films for its feed in the UK and Ireland.

Adam Hopkins

Distributor All3Media International is on board as global partner and will handle international distribution rights throughout the rest of the world.

Produced by Story Films, the five titles will each shine a light on a true crime story, through blending exclusive interviews, evidence, archive footage, and new revelations.

The Honeymoon Murder: Who Killed Anni Dewani? explores the death of Anni Dewani, the bride who didn’t survive her honeymoon, and A Killer’s Confession reveals how detectives were forced into an evil game of cat and mouse with killer Christopher Halliwell.

In 2011, Halliwell confessed to killing two women, even taking police to their burial sites, but he was not under caution when he made these admissions, and during police interviews he refused to acknowledge what he’d freely admitted earlier.

Also featuring in the collaboration are Hunting The Yorkshire Ripper which uncovers how police tracked down a hoaxer who allowed a serial killer to continue his murderous spree, and The London Railway Murders, which delves into the story of two childhood friends who became killers and the fierce group of women who brought them to justice.

Finally, #FindBecky (w/t) unravels the murder of Becky Watts, a case that takes toxic family dynamics to its most extreme.

Part of All3Media, Story Films was founded by BAFTA-winning filmmakers David Nath and Peter Beard.

Adam Hopkins, head of factual at Story Films, added: “These cases all captured national and international attention, now we’re honoured to be able to tell the full stories, filming with the families and friends who were left devastated by these shocking crimes, as well as the investigative and legal teams who set out in pursuit of justice. We have a brilliant team producing these documentaries, expertly crafting programmes that follow the compelling twists and turns in the quest for truth, and we’re excited that our fantastic global partners at All3Media International will be launching the titles around the world.”