Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

A glossy, unsettling true-crime retelling that shifts perspectives and leaves you uneasy about who to believe.

Created by

Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Cooper Koch

Tagline

Are they monsters?

Overview

The story of the Menéndez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, family, trauma, deception

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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