The series Monster(s): The Story of Lyle and Erik Menéndez has been the subject of much discussion since its release last week. Following the success of DahmerRyan Murphy immersed viewers in the company of wealthy American heirs who killed their father and mother on the night of August 20, 1989. In nine episodes, the creation of the father ofAmerican Horror Story traces the lives of the two brothers. Like its predecessor, this vintage raises many debates and controversies. First on the truecrime genre, but also and above all on the way in which the narration immortalizes this dark affair and its protagonists.
Erik Menendez called out Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennancreators of Monster(s)via a press release shared by his wife. The man convicted of the murder of his parents explains that according to him, the series is based on “a dishonest story”. He places particular emphasis on the way his brother is portrayed. “I thought we had moved past the lies and the disastrous portrayals of Lyle.” The depiction of the sexual abuse they say they suffered since early childhood is also being heavily criticized. Netflix has not responded to these statements, but is already preparing the offensive. It is via a documentary that the platform intends to tell the story of the parricide in more detail.
“The real story in their own words”
A few days after the launch of Monster(s): The Story of Lyle and Erik Menéndeza documentary that aims to shed light on the affair that shook America in the 1990s. For the first time in 30 yearsboth Murderers will speak out about their crime and their childhood. In a press release, the platform presents the latest addition to its catalog as follows:
“When Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of the brutal murders of their parents, the world was watching. The family was a fixture in Beverly Hills, a tabloid sensation. Gallons of ink were spilled and hours of television commentary aired about the brothers’ crime. Now you can hear the story in their own words.”
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In front of the camera ofAlejandro Hatmann, director of the mini-series Le Crime du Carmel Country Clubthese are decades of archival footage and documents which will be dissected to present the case in a new light. Some actors in the trial will also be summoned, like the Attorney Pamela Bozanich and of the Lyle and Erik’s cousin, Diane Vander Molen. In the trailer, shared this Tuesday, September 24, the brothers explain that many things have been said since the night of August 20, 1989, “but many things have not been said.” The documentary is released on October 7 on Netflix.
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