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Netflix will submit eight cast members from Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story for Emmy consideration, Gold Derby has learned.

Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez and Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menendez will both submit in Best Limited Series/Movie Actor for playing the troubled teens who murdered their parents following years of alleged sexual abuse. Meanwhile, Ari Graynor as Erik's lawyer Leslie Abramson will compete in Best Limited Series/Movie Actress, as we previously reported.

In the featured categories, Javier Bardem as father, José Menendez, Nathan Lane as journalist Dominick Dunne, and Dallas Roberts as therapist Jerome Oziel have been entered in Best Limited Series/Movie Supporting Actor, while Leslie Grossman as mistress Judalon Smyth and Chloë Sevigny as mother Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez have been submitted in Best Limited Series/Movie Supporting Actress.

According to Gold Derby's Emmy odds, Monsters is in fifth place for Best Limited Series,...

Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) has always been a lone wolf. It's been hardwired into his character from day one, decades before we met him on Chicago Fire. Arguably the most fascinating element of the current Chicago Pd season, however, is the way that Voight is trying to undo his lone wolf tendencies.

The veteran Iu boss has seen his fair share of tragedy and betrayal, but his dynamic with Ada Nina Chapman (Sara Bues) has allowed him to let his guard down, and give his trust over to someone else. They have teamed up to take down Deputy Chief Charlie Reid (Shawn Hatosy), the big bad of season 12, all the while fueling the legitimate romantic option Voight has had since a certain Law & Order superstar.

Voight and Olivia Benson had chemistry in their crossover Law & Order: Special Victims Unit -- Season: 26 -- Pictured: Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson --...

Before Samara Weaving was running from an obsessive fan in the new film Borderline, she was running wild in this workplace terror starring The Walking Dead’s Steven Yeun. In the 2017 black comedy film Mayhem, Weaving plays a woman infected by a rage-inducing virus and now looking for revenge.

Mayhem stars Yeun as Derek Cho, an ambitious lawyer who finds that he has quickly lost his moral compass when working with his firm. After successfully defending a client who committed murder under the influence of a virus that lowers inhibitions, Derek is fired from the firm when the fault of a mishandled case gets pinned on him. Before he can be escorted out, the building gets locked into quarantine when the virus is detected in the air. The newly infected Derek decides to get bloody revenge on those responsible for getting him fired. Joining in his mayhem is Melanie (Weaver...

Exclusive: Tracee Ellis Ross (American Fiction) is in production in New York City on Blow the Horn, an indie psychological drama marking the first narrative feature from writer-director Nacho Arenas.

The project is an adaptation of Bajo Terapia, the acclaimed Argentinian play by Matias del Federico, which has previously been adapted by Spanish filmmaker Gerado Herrero. Others in the cast include Wrenn Schmidt (For All Mankind), Dallas Roberts (Monsters), Joshua Boone (A Jazzman’s Blues), Ken Leung (Industry), and Lake Bell (Mother Couch).

Set in contemporary New York, the story follows three couples summoned to a group therapy session with their psychologist, where personal secrets and simmering tensions are exposed. The plot takes a strange turn when the hot shot therapist unexpectedly fails to show up, leaving the couples to confront their issues without guidance.

“I was immediately captivated by Matias’ play the moment I read it and adapting it for...

James Mangold directed films across genres including rom-coms, dramas, and biopics. He also helmed 2007's 3:10 to Yuma, one of cinema's best Western remakes.

James Mangold's 3:10 to Yuma joins Hulu's streaming library on Mar. 1. This 2007 Western is an impressive remake of the 1957 film, one of cinema's genre-defining classics. With an impressive ensemble led by Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Peter Fonda, and Ben Foster, 3:10 to Yuma is a darker, grittier version of the original, which had a hopeful, triumphant ending. In contrast, James Mangold's remake is character-driven with its complex villain and tragic protagonist. The film was a modest success upon release, and it has since earned a cult following; Western fans consider it a worthy remake, acclaimed by critics and the general audiences.

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Liam Neeson once again proved he's one of the entertainment industry's most compelling leading men when he starred in the 2012 anxiety-inducing survival thriller The Grey, which sees the Taken actor as a highly-skilled sharpshooter who is tasked with protecting a crew of oil men at an Alaskan oil facility from the ever-present risk of a wolf attack. When their plane crashes in the icy and brutal wilderness on their flight home, the expert marksman rallies the team of survivors to venture into the rugged terrain in search of safety, only to find themselves stalked by a ravenous pack of grey wolves.

Both a celebrated critical and commercial feat, The Grey was a knockout upon its January 27, 2012 release and was yet another career high for Neeson, who by then had emerged as one of...

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This January, Netflix is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated second season of The Night Agent to an action comedy film titled Back in Action. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Netflix this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Netflix in January 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Apollo 13 (January 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96% Credit – Universal Pictures

Apollo 13 is a docudrama film directed by Ron Howard from a screenplay co-written by William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert. Based on the 1995 non-fiction book Lost Moon by Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kruger, the 1995 film follows astronauts Lovell, Haise, and Swigert as they find themselves stranded on the moon after...

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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story follows real-life killers, Lyle and Erik Menéndez, who murdered their parents in the late 1980s, and similar to the cast of Monster season 1, the list of actors in The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is impressive. The Netflix biographical crime anthology TV show is the second installment in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's Monster series. Jeffrey Dahmer was at the center of the award-winning first season of Monster (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story), while season 2, which premieres on September 19, 2024, covers Lyle and Erik Menéndez.

Monster season 2 tells the true story of the Menéndez brothers' crimes and lives, including Lyle and Erik's actions before, during, and after the murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menéndez, in 1989. Their case fascinated the nation, especially during their trial when their motives were debated. So, it makes...

The 1957 classic Western 3:10 to Yuma starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin is headed to Tubi on Dec. 1 for audiences to stream for free. Heflin stars as a poor rancher named Dan Evans who is hired by a stagecoach line to put the outlaw Ben Wade on the 3:10 train to Yuma while Wades gang tries desperately to free him.

The original film, directed by Delmer Daves, which inspired a 2007 remake starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale, focuses on a working-class protagonist in the late 1800s, as opposed to the typical outlaw or lawman in traditional Western movies of the day. The 2007 film has been regarded by some as the greatest remake of a Western movie.

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Netflix has submitted a total of 32 TV programs for awards consideration at the upcoming Golden Globes, and 20 for the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Gold Derby has learned exclusively.

Some of the streamer’s notable TV titles include Season 2 of “Squid Game,” the survival thriller starring Emmy and SAG winner Lee Jung-jae; popular new comedy “Nobody Wants This,” about an agnostic woman (Kristen Bell) and an unconventional rabbi (Adam Brody); and “Baby Reindeer,” the buzzy limited series that recently set the Emmys on fire, going home with six trophies. See the full list of submissions below, broken down by show.

Note that the Golden Globes have lead actor and lead actress categories that are separated by TV genres (drama/comedy/limited), but that the supporting actor and supporting actress races encapsulate all genres. As of last year, the organization also now offers an award for the best stand-up comedy special on television.

The 2007 Christian Bale and Russel Crowe-led Western film 3:10 to Yuma will be available to stream on Paramount+ starting Nov. 1. The James Mangold-directed movie also stars Peter Fonda (Easy Rider), Gretchen Mol (Boardwalk Empire), Ben Foster (Leave No Trace), Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien), Vanessa Shaw (Hocus Pocus) and Logan Lerman (The Perks of Being a Wallflower).

3:10 to Yuma is a remake of the 1957 Delmer Daves film of the same name and is based on the 1953 short story Three-Ten to Yuma by Elmore Leonard. In the movie, which is set in 1884 in the Arizona Territory, Bale plays Dan Evans, a poor rancher who agrees to transport a notorious outlaw, Ben Wade, played by Crowe, to a train that will take him to court to be tried in Yuma.

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Woman of the Hour is a crime thriller drama film directed by Anna Kendrick from a screenplay by Ian McDonald. Based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala, the Netflix film is set in the late 1970s and it follows the story of The Dating Game show contestant Cheryl Bradshaw who aspires to become an actress until she crosses paths with a serial killer on the dating show. Woman of the Hour stars Kendrick in the lead role with Daniel Zovatto, Autumn Best, Kathryn Gallagher, Pete Holmes, Kelley Jakle, and Tony Hale starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the thrilling story, a terrifying serial killer, and compelling characters in Woman of the Hour here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Acclaimed actor and Oscar winner Liam Neeson is now well-renowned for his particular set of skills in the world of action movies. And you can stream one of his best for free, right now. While much of Neesons action fare finds him doing battle with nameless henchmen, the 2012 survival action thriller The Grey finds him battling something else entirely: grief and wolves.

Co-written, produced and directed by Joe Carnahan, The Grey Frank Grillo, Dermot Mulroney, Dallas Roberts, Joe Anderson, Nonso Anozie, and James Badge Dale alongside Neeson, who leads the pack as a John Ottway, an expert sharpshooter working at a remote Alaskan oil facility. Grieving the loss of his wife, and wondering if life is even worth living, Ottway finds himself stranded with a small group after a plane crash. If that were not already bad enough, a pack of Canadian grey wolves has begun stalking them.

The Grey...

The Western genre has produced some of the most compelling and meaningful films ever made, from gritty revisionist films like Pale Rider to action-packed revenge tales like Tombstone. While not having the same mass-market appeal as superhero or comedy movies, the genre often turns in some of the most important and best-written stories in Hollywood. From tales of retired gunfighters coming back for one last hurrah to gritty lawmen bringing down an outlaw, these films cover everything from adventure and drama to action and romance.

Western movies often give audiences some of the most thought-provoking endings in cinema, and is a genre known for its unpredictable nature. From dead heroes to epic shootouts, viewers are left thrilled and entertained more often and more consistently than in most genres -- and plenty of Westerns manage to draw a few tears from fans. The genre covers a range of ideas, and some...

With Netflix still experiencing a staggering response to “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” the streamer dropped another title on the same subject: “The Menendez Brothers,” a documentary directed by Alejandro Hartmann and featuring exclusive interviews with Lyle and Erik from prison.

Viewers familiar with the life and trials of Lyle and Erik Menendez will hear familiar recollections of old headlines; about the night they murdered their parents in 1989, the spending spree they went on before getting arrested, the dual trial and hung juries, and the allegations of abuse in their home. Hartmann and his team collected over 20 hours of interviews with the Menendez brothers while they serve life sentences in federal prison, as well as new interviews with family members, reporters, jury members, and lead prosecutor on the first trials, Pam Bozanich.

And though the documentary feature doesn’t contain jaw-dropping revelations, it adds dimension to the brothers...

A third season of Netflix's Monster series is in the works with Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam playing notorious murderer Ed Gein. The season will follow previous seasons that explored the stories of Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers.

In an interview with Collider, series co-creator Ryan Murphy explained why Gein was chosen as the real-life killer who serves as the focus of the third season of Monster. He shared that the idea came from discussions with co-creator Ian Brennan, as the two realized that Gein was essentially the first American serial killer to be turned into a "crazy celebrity" of sorts. Murphy pointed out how Gein's crimes influenced several celebrated genre films and he was intrigued by telling the story of how the "Butcher of Plainfield" came to be.

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Ryan Murphy has been at odds with the real Menendez brothers after the debut of the Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Even so, Murphy is teasing that he could be telling more of the brothers' story based on new update on their case.

Per Variety, Murphy is considering an extension of Monsters, teasing that he might make some additional episodes to serve as an epilogue of the season. This is in response to the news that a court hearing has officially been set for Lyle and Erik Menendez concerning the double homicide they carried out against their parents. Reportedly, new evidence has been submitted which may bolster the siblings' claims that they had been sexually assaulted by their father. Murphy is open to including this update as a part of the story, but only if the same actors were to return.

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Escaping into the dream world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, hopping on a scooter with Emily to cruise through Rome in Emily in Paris, or diving into high-speed action sequences in Rebel Ridge. The best shows and movies on Netflix guarantee a wild ride, but the genre that seems to stand out in whichever format is undoubtedly true crime. Producing true-crime documentaries like fresh bread at a bakery, Netflix continues to bring captivating stories behind the most disturbing real-life murders to the screen.

One of Netflixs most controversial movies is the recently released drama Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, which takes a closer look at a horrific real-life murder that took place over three decades ago. Two brothers almost got away with a vile crime if...

Ryan Murphy's Monsters: The Eric and Lyle Mendendez Story has not gone over well with the Menendez brothers. The siblings, both of whom are incarcerated after the killings of their parents, have publicly spoken out about their problems with the Netflix series.

Now, Ryan Murphy is clapping back. In an interview with THR, Murphy suggested that Eric and Lyle should be happy with him for the series bringing renewed attention to the two brothers. The prolific TV show creator went on to point out how there's no way to make a series about the Mendendez brothers that paints them in a flattering light, though it can nevertheless help the two with their situation just by having so many people looking into their story.

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[This story contains mild spoilers to episode five, “The Hurt Man,” in Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story.]

While Netflix true-crime drama Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story arrived to mixed reviews and courted controversy over its portrayal of the of real-life convicted murderers, the limited series about the Menendez brothers has received universal acclaim for its centerpiece bottle episode, which was approached with divergent methods by the two stars who appear in the riveting two-hander.

Monsters’ fifth episode stars Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez and Ari Graynor as defense attorney Leslie Abramson, after the wealthy son of a top L.A. executive was arrested along with his brother for the 1989 murder of their parents. “The Hurt Man” — the episode, written by co-creator Ian Brennan, and named for Erik’s self-appointed nickname — is a single shot, 33-minute slow zoom into Koch’s face as he details the 12 years of sexual, physical and mental abuse he claims drove him to patricide.

“I had a long time with that script,...

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Those who watched Ryan Murphys latest anthology series installment, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, have been divided. While the series has been popular on Netflix, not everyone appreciates some of Murphys creative license. Whatever the take, however, one thing is tough to debate: Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch, who play Lyle and Erik, respectively, have delivered mesmerizing performances as the brothers at the center of the trial. They both tackle the nuanced performances of the two, who both committed a heinous act in killing their parents and sat on the stand recalling harrowing stories of alleged abuse they suffered at the hands of their father, Jose (Javier Bardem).

One episode in particular stands out for its simplistic filming technique and powerful performance.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is taking Netflix by storm, ranked among its most streamed new shows since premiering in mid-September 2024. While the focus is on brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez and the murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, fans have noticed a subtle mention in the show that connects someone close to the case with the movie Poltergeist. Its a fascinating though equally tragic story that influenced how the Menendez case was covered by mainstream media, whether subconsciously or not.

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Release Date September 18, 2024Cast Cooper Koch, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Javier Bardem, Chloe Sevigny, Nathan Lane, Ari Graynor, Marlene Forte, Blanca Araceli, Dallas Roberts, leslie grossman, Charlie Hall, Nathen GurrolaMain Genre CrimeCreator(s) Ryan Murphy, Ian BrennanSeasons 1 Who Is Dominick Dunne?

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Remarkably, Cooper Koch held back any emotion when Ryan Murphy first told him that he got the part as Erik Menendez in Netflix’s Monsters.

But when Murphy revealed that Koch would have an entire episode to himself that would involve 34 pages of dialogue and one continuous shot, that’s when the actor said he broke down in tears.

“I grew up doing theater and I love plays. The fact that I was getting the opportunity to do a play in television form was just so full circle for me,” Koch tells Deadline. “I was so excited and happy that [my character] was going to get that amount of time to unveil his truth and his perspective and on what happened to him. I just felt so grateful.”

Here, Koch — whose previous experience includes small roles in Power Book II: Ghost and the 2019 TV Movie Less Than Zero — talks about what it...

Following the incredible success of “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan have teamed up to tackle the second installment of their “Monster” anthology series for Netflix, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.”

The limited series seeks to discover who the real monsters in the high-profile murder trial were. The Menendez brothers captivated America, as their televised Court TV trial is one of the first of its kind. The two boys killed their parents on Aug. 20, 1989, at only 18 and 21 years old. Their counsel called it self defense, while the prosecution called them greedy. Both were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after two trials.

Murphy assembled established actors like Javier Bardem, Nathan Lane, and Chloë Sevigny to embody the real-life adult characters but brought on some newcomers to portray the Menendez brothers themselves.

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Killer Heat is a mystery crime thriller drama film directed by Philippe Lacôte from a screenplay co-written by Roberto Bentivegna and Matt Charman. Based on the 2021 short story titled The Jealousy Man by author Jo Nesbø, the Prime Video film is set on a Greek island and it follows the story of a troubled detective known as The Jealousy Man who is brought in to investigate the murder of one of twin brothers who were entangled in a love triangle. Killer Heat stars Shailene Woodley, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Richard Madden in the lead roles with Billy Clements, Manos Gavras, Abby Lee, Clare Holman, and Babou Ceesay. So, if you loved the intense story, thrilling mystery, and compelling characters in Killer Heat here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Following the popular Netflix limited series Dahmer, Ryan Murphy turned it into an anthology following other "monstrous" figures, with each installment following a different killer. Season 2 just premiered on the platform and follows the murder case of the Menendez brothers in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, although it received a lot of criticism.

Following its release on Sept. 19, Erik Menendez publicly slammed the series and co-creator Ryan Murphy for the way they handled his and his brother's story. On Sept 21., Kim Kardashian and Monsters star Cooper Koch, who plays Erik Menendez, visited the Richard J. Donovan Correctional facility and met the two brothers. Speaking to LadBible, Koch detailed their encounter and publicly voiced his support for the brothers.

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Ryan Murphy has responded to the recent complaints about his latest Netflix series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, in relation to its suggestion of an incestuous relationship between its two subjects. Even when a project is based on a true story, creative liberties are bound to be taken. Sometimes, facts are altered because the lines of truth are blurred and unconfirmed, while other times facts are adjusted simply for entertainment value. It's nearly impossible to get the full truth because the real-life participants have different views of what the truth actually is.

In the case of Netflix's Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, it appears creative liberties have been taken a step too far, according to some people. Across its nine episodes, it's heavily suggested that the brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez had a relationship that bordered on an incestuous one, which has rubbed viewers the wrong...

Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's "Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" enjoyed record-breaking success on Netflix in 2022, which led to two additional installments of the "Monster" anthology being greenlit. The second installment, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story," is garnering a ton of attention at the moment, continuing the tradition of real-life horrors being re-enacted by a stacked ensemble cast. The unsavory aspects of such a trend are pretty hard to ignore, but it has been proven time and again that audiences gravitate toward these kinds of stories, even when they are actualized at the cost of those who suffered. "The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" happens to offer an appropriate amount of suspense and tension, as there are no questions about the validity of the accusations, but rather the how and why behind the crimes that were committed.

For brief context, the Menendez siblings brutally killed...

There's a new Ryan Murphy true crime series on Netflix, and in a "water is wet"-style situation, it's generating controversy. "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story," which is climbing the Netflix charts, is the latest installment in Murphy's "Monster" anthology, which started with the extremely awkwardly titled "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story." That series, which depicted the crimes of cannibal serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, garnered some side-eye reactions and plenty of controversy, primarily from the families of Dahmer's victims, who felt the series was exploiting their tragedy.

"The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" seems to be having a similar effect. In true Ryan Murphy fashion, the show frequently goes over-the-top to depict its true story, and some folks are taking issue, including members of the Menendez family. If you grew up in the late 1980s and early 1990s, as I did, you're likely somewhat familiar with the story,...

This article contains discussions of murder and sexual abuse surrounding the real life and crimes of Erik and Lyle Menendez.

Ryan Murphy is back in the true crime sphere with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and yet, he hasn't learned any lessons from the missteps of the past. The show is the second installment in Murphy and Ian Brennan's new anthology franchise following 2022's Dahmer. However, unlike the former's American Crime Story, which has seen anywhere from generally positive reviews to critical acclaim, Monster started off on rocky ground with a polarized response to Dahmer, and The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is even more problematic.

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Cast Nathen Gurrola, Blanca Araceli, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Cooper Koch, Charlie Hall, Marlene Forte, Dallas Roberts, leslie grossman, Nathan Lane, Javier Bardem, Chloe Sevigny, Ari GraynorCharacter(s) Andy Cano, Craig Cignarelli, Judalon Smyth, Dr.

Ryan Murphy has sparked conversation once again with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, the second installment in his Monster biographical crime drama anthology series that started with Dahmer Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. The series dramatizes the events that led up to the brutal murders of Jos (Javier Bardem) and Kitty Menendez (Chlo Sevigny) at the hands of their sons Lyle (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Erik (Cooper Koch). It examines the story from before the events to the discovery of their guilt, arrests, and the lengthy trial that shocked the nation.

The series was beautifully cast with actors, both known and relative unknowns, playing people pivotal to the case. This includes the Menendez family members themselves as well as friends, family members, law enforcement, lawyers, and others. After powering through all nine episodes, or even while in the middle of watching, fans are curious about the real-life people these individuals are playing.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, the second part of the Monster anthology by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, is available to stream on Netflix. The series revolves around the double murder committed by the titular siblings in a gruesome way. In an act of brutality, they shot their parents in their home in Beverly Hills. Their fate is dictated by a first trial that ends in a mistrial, followed by a second trial three years later that ends with a conviction. The 10 episodes describe the psyche of the brothers and explore the motives behind the crime in a non-chronological manner that presents an alternative perspective emphasizing case complexity. When such a series goes into the cause of the crime, we involuntarily tend to ponder if we have to sympathize with the criminals and let go of the crimes they committed at least for a while. Here too, the...

When it comes to the Menendez case, it’s difficult to tell exactly where the truth lies. That doubly so when it comes to Dr. Jerome Oziel and Judalon Smyth, two secondary figures who became central to the case, largely due to their complicated romantic relationship.

That’s also the case when it comes to Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Hernandez Story,” Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s drama about the trial. Played by Dallas Roberts and Leslie Grossman in the series, here’s the truth behind the couple that was ultimately responsible for the arrest of the Menendez brothers.

How are Dr. Jerome Oziel and Judalon Smyth connected to the Menendez case?

Though police suspected the brothers were responsible for the murders of José and Kitty Menendez, Smyth was the one who told the police she overheard their confession. That’s what ultimately allowed them to make an arrest.

Plot: Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story chronicles the case of the real-life brothers convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menéndez. While the prosecution argued they were seeking to inherit their family fortune, the brothers claimed – and remain adamant to this day, as they serve life sentences without the possibility of parole – that their actions stemmed out of fear from a lifetime of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse

Review: The ever-expanding anthology series credited to super-producer Ryan Murphy continues to expand. Earlier this week, we shared our review for the newest American Story series, American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez. While that series did not have Murphy directly involved as a writer or director, he does boast direct credits alongside longtime collaborator Ian Brennan on the second entry of Monster; this time focused on the tantalizing crimes of Lyle and Erik Menendez. One of several...

“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” is an ominous retelling of the infamous crime. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the second in their “Monster” anthology for Netflix follows brothers Lyle (an incredible Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Erik (an outstanding Cooper Koch). Having endured emotional, physical and sexual abuse — the series argues — at the hands of their father, José (Javier Bardem) and mother, Mary Louise, aka “Kitty” (Chloë Sevigny), the pair murder their parents in cold blood. Chronicling the brothers’ upbringing, the murders and everything thereafter, the series is overlong and exhausting. The show attempts to unpack the circumstances that led to the crime while highlighting Erik and Lyle’s trauma. But in the end, the narrative feels futile and bizarre.

“Menendez” opens in October 1989, two months after Kitty and José’s deaths. Riding in a limo as Kenny G’s “Songbird” plays on the radio, Lyle and...

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, the sophomore season of Ryan Murphy's Monster series for Netflix, has just debuted its 10 episodes, introducing us to the real-life brothers who killed their parents. Though the first season, following infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, was much more black and white in depicting an evil person, this one is nuanced, unfolding the layers of Lyle and Erik's relationship with their parents and why they did what they did.

As Monsters opens up with its premiere episode, "Blame it on the Rain," brothers Lyle (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Erik (Cooper Koch) seem like your everyday young men — albeit very wealthy and perhaps a little out of touch. But what we can't see on the surface is the pain they face and the complicated relationship they had with their parents, José (Javier Bardem) and Kitty (Chloë Sevigny). Episode 1 of the Netflix Original shows us...

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Get ready for the horrifying true story behind the sensational Menendez brothers case in Season 2 of the biographical true-crime drama series Monster. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the Netflix series will follow the Menendez brothers just like in the previous season we saw the complete story of Jeffrey Dahmer.

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In Season 2 of Monster, we will follow the infamous murder case of José and Kitty Menéndez, who were killed by their sons Lyle and Erik Menendez. While it was a highly publicized case you might not know all the details of the Menendez brothers’ story and this series dives deep into their motives for killing their parents.

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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated new series of Fall 2024. The second installment in Ryan Murphys Monster biographical true crime anthology series for Netflix, the first of which was Dahmer Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, this nine-episode season follows a different story altogether. Also based on a true story, it centers around the murder of Jos and Kitty Menendez at the hands of their two sons, Lyle and Erik.

The case caught national attention as the trial proceeded. The young men did not deny brutally murdering their parents, and the public was disgusted by their remorseless behavior afterward. That included spending large sums of money to live lavishly with their parents funds. But during the trial,...

We’re days away from Netflix premiering the new series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story and the cast just reunited on the red carpet!

Rising stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch were joined by on-screen parents Javier Bardem and Chloe Sevigny while attending the premiere on Monday night (September 16) at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

More cast members who attended included Nathan Lane, Ari Graynor, Dallas Roberts, Leslie Grossman, Jason Butler Harner, Enrique Murciano, Charlie Hall, and Jade Pettyjohn. They were joined by series creator Ryan Murphy.

Leslie walked the carpet with former American Horror Story co-star Billie Lourd and also in attendance was actress Jess Weixler.

At the premiere, Ryan announced season three of Monster and revealed which actor will star in the upcoming installment!

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story premieres on September 19. Watch the trailer now.

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The ten-episode series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (read our review Here) was such a huge success for the Netflix streaming service back in 2022 that Netflix ordered two more seasons of the show from its creators, Ian Brennan and American Horror Story co-creator Ryan Murphy. Last year, it was announced that the second season would be titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and we’re now just a couple of days away from the premiere date! Monsters is set to start streaming on September 19th… and in the build-up to the season’s premiere, Murphy has gone ahead and revealed that season 3 is going to star Sons of Anarchy‘s Charlie Hunnam as murderer and graverobber Ed Gein.

Variety reports that Murphy made this announcement onstage during a Monsters promotional event in Los Angeles.

Variety also reminds us that Ed Gein, who also hailed from Wisconsin like Dahmer,...

Both classics in their own right, 3:10 to Yuma and Gladiator stand as great successes that have been met with critical and fan praise. James Mangold's 3:10 to Yuma was praised for its performance by Christian Bale and Russell Crowe, with action balanced with a deep character study that made it an enthralling high-stakes Western. Comparatively, Ridley Scott's Gladiator was a stunning visual feast backed by an engaging tale of revenge and redemption with a phenomenal performance from Russell Crowe.

Both films are great, but beyond sharing the same actor, Russell Crowe, you would be hard-pressed to draw any connections between them except the greatness they aspired to and executed to acclaim. However, there is one key scene that ties the two movies together, which fans may have overlooked.

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Release Date September 6, 2007Director James MangoldCast Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Logan Lerman, Dallas Roberts, Ben Foster,...

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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan waited thirty years to make Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story for Netflix. Yet they still might not have captured the complete story of the ongoing Erik and Lyle Menendez saga. The two L.A. brothers became international celebrities, murdering their parents, Jos and Kitty (Mary Louise), in their posh mansion in 1989. Erik and Lyle were eventually found guilty of the murder of both parents after two separate trials as individuals, the state trying them together in one joint trial in the wake of those mistrials. The scope of the court battle dragged on as...

Following an extremely productive 2024, Oscar-winner Russell Crowe has seven upcoming movie and TV projects. As fans wait to see how Crowe fares as Nikolai Kravinoff in Marvel's Kraven the Hunter in December, it's worth seeking out one of the Australian actor's most underrated movies and best villainous performances. In 2007, Crowe co-starred with Christian Bale in the deeply absorbing remake of the 1957 western 3:10 to Yuma, directed to critical acclaim by James Mangold.

Despite grossing over $70 million at the international box office and earning two Oscar nominations, 3:10 to Yuma remains one of the most overlooked movies in Crowe's decorated filmography. Fortunately, the movie has recently been added to Netflix and has been outgunning the competition en route to the top of the most-watched movie charts in the U.S. For those looking for an unheralded Russell Crowe movie that showcases his acting range ahead of his next Marvel movie, catching...

Netflix has released the official trailer for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, which will be available on the streaming service on September 19, 2024, at midnight Pt.

Following the massive success of Dahmer, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology series returns on Netflix with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

The new series chronicles the case of the real-life brothers who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez.

While the prosecution argued they were seeking to inherit their family fortune, the brothers claimed – and remain adamant to this day, as they serve life sentences without the possibility of parole – that their actions stemmed out of fear from a lifetime of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of their parents.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story dives into the historic case that took the world by storm...

Russell Crowe and Christian Bales 2007 remake of 3:10 to Yuma is now streaming on Netflix and its even greater than the classic original movie from 1957. 3:10 to Yuma was director James Mangolds follow-up to his Oscar-winning Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line. It was Mangolds most action-packed movie up to that point, and the action filmmaking chops he developed on 3:10 to Yuma would serve him well when he took on big-budget blockbusters like Logan and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in the years that followed. 3:10 to Yuma remains one of his finest movies.

Released 50 years after Delmer Daves original 3:10 to Yuma, Mangolds remake didnt make a huge splash at the box office, but it was well-received by critics, and its since been re-evaluated as a cult hit. Its rare that a remake of a classic movie is anywhere near as great as the original, and...

The second season of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's hit Monster anthology series is coming to Netflix very soon. We're talking about Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and it's set to be released on the streaming platform on Sept. 19.

The first season, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, focused on the life and crimes of one of America’s most infamous serial killers, Jeffrey Dahmer. Due to the show's major success, Netflix decided to renew it for two additional seasons in November 2022. Season 2 will revolve around the high-profile murder case of real-life brothers, Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of the murders of their parents, José and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menéndez, in 1996.

Nicholas Chavez will play Lyle Menéndez in the series, while Cooper Koch will portray Erik Menéndez. They're joined in the main cast by Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Nathan Lane, Ari Graynor, Dallas Roberts,...

One of the many films to premiere on Netflix at the start of September has found extraordinary success compared to its counterparts. 3:10 to Yuma, the western remake starring Christian Bale, Logan Lerman, and Dallas Roberts, jumped into the Netflix top 10 after premiering on the first and has been sitting comfortably in the #4 spot. The film follows a small-time rancher who agrees to help hold a captured outlaw awaiting trial in Yuma. An intense battle of wills follows as the outlaw tries to outsmart the rancher. In addition to Bale, Lerman, and Roberts, 3:10 to Yuma also stars Russell Crowe, Peter Fonda, and Vinessa Shaw, and currently sits at impressive, "certified fresh" scores of 89% from critics and 81% from general audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.

The ten-episode series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (read our review Here) was such a huge success for the Netflix streaming service back in 2022 that Netflix ordered two more seasons of the show from creators Ian Brennan and American Horror Story co-creator Ryan Murphy. Last year, it was announced that the second season would be titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story – and we’re now just a few weeks away from the premiere date! Monsters is set to start streaming on September 19th, and today, a trailer has arrived online. The trailer can be seen in the embed above, depicting the brothers’ warped mentality as they celebrate their cold-blooded crime.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story will chronicle the case of the real-life brothers who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez. While the prosecution argued they...

The first trailer for “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” has arrived. Netflix released this glimpse at its upcoming original roughly two weeks ahead of the Season 2 premiere of “Monsters” on Sept. 19.

The trailer starts with the night of the murders. As Lyle (Nicholas Chavez) and Erik (Cooper Koch) get out of their car with shotguns in hand, Dr. Jerome Oziel (Dallas Roberts) says, “I’m going to need you to walk me through what happened.” As he talks, Lyle and Erik enter their house. Only flashes of gunfire are seen next.

“Part of this process is the two of you reconnecting, growing closer as brothers,” Dr. Oziel continues.

“Erik and I killed our parents together, so I’d say that makes us pretty close,” Lyle counters while sitting on the therapist’s couch with his brother.

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The next installment in the ‘Monster’ anthology series from Netflix and Ryan Murphy (“American Horror Story”) is titled “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” and the streaming service has debuted the full official trailer today. Watch it down below.

“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” premieres September 19 on Netflix.

Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Cooper Koch, and Nicholas Alexander Chavez star.

Following the massive success of “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” starring Evan Peters, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology series returns with “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” chronicling the case of the real-life brothers who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez.

While the prosecution argued they were seeking to inherit their family fortune, the brothers claimed – and remain adamant to this day, as they serve life sentences without the possibility of parole – that...