Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Name: Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2024-09-19
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Cooper Koch, Nicholas Alexander Chavez

2024·Series·TV-MA·★ 7.6(512)

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“Are they monsters?”

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

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About Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is a 2024 English-language drama and crime series created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. The cast is led by Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Cooper Koch. It spans 1 season and 9 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story was produced by Ryan Murphy Television and Prospect Films and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 19, 2024, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by: Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan
First aired: September 19, 2024
Last aired: September 19, 2024
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-MA
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1 (9 episodes)
Network: Netflix
Country: United States of America
Production: Ryan Murphy Television, Prospect Films

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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story cast & crew

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story was created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan.

The cast features Javier Bardem as José Menendez, Chloë Sevigny as Mary Louise 'Kitty' Menendez, Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez, and Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menendez.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman and it was produced by Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy.

Is Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story worth watching?

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 512 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.

With 1 season and 9 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy drama and crime, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is worth a place on your watchlist.

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