Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story ปีศาจ: เรื่องราวของไลล์และเอริค เมเนนเดซ (2024)

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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story ปีศาจ: เรื่องราวของไลล์และเอริค เมเนนเดซ ดูได้ที่ไหน (ถูกลิขสิทธิ์)

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• ฆาบิเอร์ บาร์เดมรับบท José Menendez
• โคลอี เซเวอนีรับบท Mary Louise 'Kitty' Menendez
• Cooper Kochรับบท Erik Menendez
• นิโคลัส อเล็กซานเดอร์ ชาเวซรับบท Lyle Menendez
• Dallas Robertsรับบท Dr. Jerome Oziel
• Marlene Forteรับบท Marta Cano
• Ari Graynorรับบท Leslie Abramson
• Blanca Araceliรับบท Grandma Maria
• Leslie Grossmanรับบท Judalon Smyth
• Larry Clarkeรับบท Brian Andersen
• Nathan Laneรับบท Dominick Dunne
• เจสัน บัตเลอร์ ฮาร์เนอร์รับบท Det. Les Zoeller

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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is the second season of the American biographical crime drama anthology television series Monster, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan for Netflix. The season centers on the 1989 parricides of film executive José Menendez (Javier Bardem) and his wife Kitty (Chloë Sevigny) by their sons, Lyle (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Erik (Cooper Koch). The Rashomon effect, a narrative technique in which multiple characters recount contradictory versions of the same events, is used to allow viewers to determine which perspective, if any, is accurate.

It is the second installment in the Monster anthology series, following Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Having initially ordered the program in 2020 as a limited series, Netflix announced in 2022 that it had been renewed as an anthology series, with two further editions based on the lives of "other monstrous figures who have impacted society". The second season, which focuses on the Menendez brothers, was announced to be in development on May 1, 2023. Following delays caused by the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes, principal photography took place from January to July 2024.

Upon its premiere on September 19, 2024, the season received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances (particularly those of Koch and Bardem) and the one-shot episode "The Hurt Man", but criticized its inconsistent tone, pacing, runtime, and explicit sexual content, including nudity and homoerotic themes. It was also criticized by the real Erik Menendez for its alleged factual inaccuracies and portrayal of Lyle Menendez, although Lyle later expressed gratitude for its depiction of child abuse. It further generated controversy for implying an incestuous relationship between the brothers. Despite the controversies, the season achieved global commercial success, debuting as the number-one series on Netflix worldwide, the most-viewed streaming content on the Nielsen Streaming Chart, and the third most-watched Netflix series in the second half of 2024. At the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, it earned 11 nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Koch, and won for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. It also received three nominations at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, including Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film.

A third season, titled Monster: The Ed Gein Story, was released on October 3, 2025, starring Charlie Hunnam as murderer and graverobber Ed Gein.

Synopsis

On August 20, 1989, in Beverly Hills, brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their wealthy parents, José and Kitty Menendez. While the prosecution argued they were seeking to inherit their family fortune, the brothers claimed that their actions stemmed out of fear from a lifetime of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.

Main

Javier Bardem as José Menendez:Lyle and Erik's father. Born in Cuba, he was a wealthy and powerful businessman in the entertainment industry, having served as an executive at RCA Records and the CEO of Live Entertainment. In the series, he is portrayed as an ambitious and controlling father who imposes high expectations on his sons. Lyle and Erik allege that they killed José in self-defense after years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. This marks the first series regular role for Bardem, who has primarily worked in major films. He described José as "this commanding man [who] really thinks and feels that he's absolutely right all the time, and that has to be obeyed by others". In an interview with TheWrap, Bardem admitted that he was initially unfamiliar with the case but, after "digging in and informing [himself]", was alarmed by the extent of the alleged sexual abuse. Bardem also serves as an executive producer.

Chloë Sevigny as Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez:Lyle and Erik's mother. In the series, she is portrayed as struggling with mental health issues, including depression, alcoholism, and substance abuse. Lyle and Erik allege that Kitty was complicit in the abuse they suffered at the hands of their father. In describing her character, Sevigny expressed doubt about whether Kitty intentionally ignored José's alleged sexual abuse of the brothers. She reached out to a film director whose wife had been friends with Kitty, stating, "I'm trying to get in touch with her to hear her personal accounts, which I generally don't like to do, but there's so much negative stuff about Kitty that I feel like it could be really beneficial to hear from someone that did know her."

Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez:The younger Menendez brother, who, along with his older brother Lyle, killed their parents in 1989. An 18-year-old tennis prodigy, Erik is portrayed as the more sensitive brother grappling with guilt and emotional trauma. Koch previously auditioned for the role of Erik in the NBC limited series Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders and the Lifetime television film Menendez: Blood Brothers (both 2017). Prior to the season's premiere, Koch spoke with Lyle and Erik by phone and later met with them at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility as part of Kim Kardashian's project on prison reform. Discussing his approach to the role, Koch explained, "I just really wanted to do as much research and dig really deep into myself to really portray [Erik] with integrity and just be as authentic as possible to support him, and also to support his family and all the people who stand with him." He has publicly advocated for their release and remains in contact with both brothers.

Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menendez:The older Menendez brother, who, along with his younger brother Erik, killed their parents in 1989. A 21-year-old aspiring businessman and Princeton University student, Lyle is portrayed as the more confident and aggressive brother who is protective of Erik. Chavez revealed that he had no prior knowledge about the case before auditioning for the role. In preparation, he said he "had to do an extensive amount of research" and described Lyle as a "compelling and complicated character". Chavez declined to meet Lyle in prison, stating that it was his way of moving on from the character.

Ari Graynor as Leslie Abramson:Erik's lead defense attorney. A notable criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles, she is known for her tenacious and aggressive courtroom style. Graynor described Abramson as "an extraordinary lawyer, but she was an extraordinary person, and such a spirit, and fierce and loving." She revealed that she did not reach out to Abramson while preparing for the role, knowing that the now-retired attorney "had made it pretty clear that she never wanted to speak about any of her cases".

Nathan Lane as Dominick Dunne:A prominent journalist known for his keen interest in high-profile criminal cases. Dunne was a key voice in shaping public perception of the brothers' story through his article The Nightmare on Elm Drive for Vanity Fair. In the series, he is portrayed as holding resentment toward defense attorneys and murderers following the death of his daughter, Dominique Dunne, and the subsequent acquittal of her ex-boyfriend and killer. Lane described Dunne as "a passionate advocate for victims and [that's] why he's looking out for José and Kitty". He approached Dunne's son, actor and film director Griffin Dunne, who offered his perspective on the trial of John Sweeney for the murder of his sister.

Recurring

Dallas Roberts as Jerome Oziel, Erik's therapist to whom Erik confesses the murders.

Jason Butler Harner as Det. Les Zoeller, a Beverly Hills Police detective assigned to investigate the deaths of José and Kitty.

Leslie Grossman as Judalon Smyth, Dr. Oziel's mistress who becomes entangled in Lyle and Erik's case.

Marlene Forte as Marta Cano, José's sister.

Larry Clarke as Brian Andersen, Kitty's brother.

Charlie Hall as Craig Cignarelli, Erik's best friend who, along with Erik, co-wrote a screenplay about a kid who kills his wealthy parents for the inheritance.

Guest

Jeff Perry as Peter Hoffman, an executive at Live Entertainment and José's business acquaintance.

Jade Pettyjohn as Jamie Pisarcik, Lyle's girlfriend at the time of the murders.

Tanner Stine as Perry Berman, Lyle and Erik's friend.

Enrique Murciano as Carlos Baralt, José's brother-in-law and the executor of the Menendez family's estate.

Anthony Turpel as Donovan Goodreau, Lyle's friend whose driver's license was used to purchase the shotguns.

Drew Powell as Det. Tom Linehan, a Beverly Hills Police detective and Det. Zoeller's partner.

Michael Gladis as Tim Rutten, Abramsons husband who is a journalist for the Los Angeles Times.

Gil Ozeri as Dr. William Vicary, a therapist who examines Erik for the trials.

Salvator Xuereb as Robert Shapiro, Erik and Lyle's first criminal defense attorney.

Brandon Santana as Tony, an inmate at LA County Jail who becomes sexually involved with Erik.

Tessa Auberjonois as Laurel Oziel, Dr. Jerome Oziel's wife.

Jess Weixler as Jill Lansing, Lyle's lead defense attorney in the first trial.

Milana Vayntrub as Pam Bozanich, a prosecutor in the first trial.

Paul Adelstein as David Conn, a prosecutor in the second trial.

Patrick Breen as a jury alternate who replaces Leigh in the second trial.

Vicki Lawrence as Leigh, a juror in the second trial.

Yvonne Miranda as Lisa Darview, a newscaster delivering the final verdict.

Development

Monster was initially ordered as a limited series based on the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. On November 7, 2022, Netflix announced that it had been renewed as an anthology series based on famous convicted killers. On May 1, 2023, it was confirmed the second season, titled Monsters, would focus on Lyle and Erik Menendez, brothers convicted of the 1989 murders of their parents in Beverly Hills, California. Creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan revealed that the project was inspired by the popularity of the case on TikTok and Instagram, where true crime content creators have sparked a movement in support of the brothers. Murphy, who had personally followed the trials since moving to Los Angeles in 1989 at the same age as the brothers, noted his initial skepticism toward their abuse allegations but emphasized the series' intent to spark dialogue on male sexual abuse and societal biases at the time. Brennan similarly stated that the topic was relevant due to a modern "vernacular" for discussing trauma and mental health that was absent during the trials.

It is the final season of the anthology to be developed with Murphy as a showrunner, with subsequent seasons being developed solely by Brennan.

Writing

The season was co-written by Murphy, Brennan, David McMillan, Reilly Smith, and Todd Kubrak.

Through a Rashomon-style narrative structure, the series presents the murders of José and Kitty Menendez and the brothers' allegations of sexual abuse from multiple conflicting perspectives. It alternates between the viewpoints of multiple characters, including the Menendez family, defense attorney Leslie Abramson, and journalist Dominick Dunne, among others. Murphy described the approach as a deliberate choice to avoid a singular "truth," emphasizing ambiguity in the brothers' abuse claims and the parents' behavior. Brennan elaborated on the format's inspiration from Akira Kurosawa's 1950 film Rashomon, noting its utility in true crime storytelling where evidence is contested. He highlighted how the format challenges viewers to question media portrayals of the Menendez case.

The season's fifth episode, titled "The Hurt Man", was written by Brennan and directed by Michael Uppendahl. According to Murphy, it was not initially planned as a one-shot episode, but during the writing process, he realized that "the most powerful way to do it would be [...] in one shot so that [viewers] could not look away", as his goal was "to give Erik Menendez his day in court, to talk about what had happened to him uninterrupted, with no bias". He stated that the dialogue was based on Erik's documented statements, transcripts, and writings to maintain authenticity. Three days prior to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, Brennan completed the 34-page screenplay of the episode in one sitting for three hours. Koch received the screenplay in June that year, nine months before they filmed the episode in March 2024. He stated, "The script became the backbone of my [preparation for the role] because it was the backstory that I didn't have to write for myself, for the character." Brennan shared the full screenplay to Deadline in June 2025.

Casting

Casting directors Tiffany Little Canfield and Josh Einsohn conducted an extensive search for the roles of Lyle and Erik Menendez through an open casting call and by reaching out to colleges and theater programs. According to Einsohn, it was essential to find actors capable of portraying both the "sympathetic and monstrous sides" of the characters, given the plot's shifting perspective. Canfield and Einsohn reviewed thousands of auditions during the process. In June 2023, Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez were cast as Erik and Lyle, respectively. Koch previously auditioned for the same role in the NBC limited series Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders and the Lifetime television film Menendez: Blood Brothers (both 2017).

In January 2024, Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny joined the cast as José and Kitty Menendez, respectively, with Nathan Lane being cast as journalist Dominick Dunne. All three had previously worked with Murphy: Bardem starred in the 2010 film Eat Pray Love, Sevigny appeared in two seasons of American Horror Story, and Lane portrayed F. Lee Bailey in The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016). In February, Ari Graynor joined as Erik's defense attorney, Leslie Abramson. Leslie Grossman, who has worked with Murphy in multiple seasons of American Horror Story, was added that same month as Judalon Smyth.

Principal photography

Production was initially set for September 2023, but was postponed due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes. Principal photography took place from January to July 2024 in Los Angeles. Jason McCormick, a frequent collaborator of Murphy, served as the cinematographer for six out of nine episodes, while Baz Idoine served as the cinematographer for the remaining three. The episodic directors were Michael Uppendahl, Ian Brennan, Carl Franklin, Paris Barclay, and Max Winkler.

To recreate late-1980s Los Angeles, production designer Matthew Flood Ferguson and set decorator Melissa Licth utilized both location shooting and soundstage builds. The interior of the Menendez family home in Beverly Hills was constructed on a soundstage to allow for historical accuracy. Key architectural details from the actual family room where the crime took place were meticulously recreated, including the vaulted beamed ceilings, the specific distance from the French doors to the furniture, and the oversized built-in bookcase. The exterior was a composite of three separate locations: one for the front of the property, a second for the pool and guest house, and a third for the tennis court. Ferguson noted that finding a period-appropriate tennis court was difficult because the United States Tennis Association had changed court colors from green to blue in the years since the murders, eventually leading the production to locate a private court that still featured the original green surface.

Other iconic Los Angeles settings were also featured; the restaurant Spago and the Directors Guild of America building were shot on location, while the interior of Dominick Dunne's Chateau Marmont suite was reconstructed on a soundstage. To ensure accuracy, Ferguson and supervising art director Helen Harwell surveyed an actual suite at the Chateau Marmont to replicate details such as the casement doors and the wrap-around balcony.

For the fifth episode, "The Hurt Man", which was filmed in a single continuous take, Ferguson designed an interview room set with removable walls to accommodate the camera crane's movement. He incorporated an interior casement window on a hinge to serve as a visual element that could also open to allow for specific camera placements during the unbroken shot.

Uppendahl opted minimal rehearsal for "The Hurt Man" to preserve authenticity, with Koch and Graynor only rehearsing once on set before filming. McCormick began with a static shot and gradually zoomed in on Koch's face, while Graynor's face remained unseen as she slowly disappeared from the shot. A total of eight takes were filmed over two days; the eighth and final take was selected for the final broadcast. Koch described the process as emotionally draining and "super nerve-wracking," citing that his performance in the first two takes felt dry because he was nervous around Murphy.

The murder sequence was filmed over three to four days, which Koch described as heavily choreographed and technically demanding. Although the series depicts multiple versions of the killings from differing perspectives, the version shown in the episode "Blame It on the Rain" most closely reflects the crime scene photos and accounts presented during the trials.

At one point during filming, Koch and Chavez visited the former Menendez residence on Elm Drive in Beverly Hills and were allowed to enter the house.

Editing

According to editor Peggy Tachdjian, the first episode, "Blame It on the Rain", was structured to introduce the Menendez family, depict the murder of José and Kitty Menendez, and portray the aftermath and funeral sequence, while balancing dramatic elements with moments of dark comedy. Tachdjian stated that Murphy sought to depict the severity of the crime early in the season in order to establish it as the central event. As a result, the murder sequence was carefully storyboarded and rehearsed, with production recreating elements of the reported crime scene. Tachdjian's initial edit leaned toward a serious tone, but director Carl Franklin encouraged incorporating elements of dark humor, particularly in the funeral scene featuring the Milli Vanilli song "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You", which was extended in post‑production to emphasize its "awkwardness".

Music

Thomas Newman co-composed the original score alongside his daughter, Julia Newman. The official soundtrack album, titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series), was released by Netflix Music on September 13, 2024, featuring 37 tracks of original music.

The soundtrack also features a selection of licensed songs: "Blame It on the Rain", "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You", and "Girl You Know It's True" by Milli Vanilli, as well as "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House, "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" by The Adventures of Stevie V, "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice, "The Power" by Snap!, "Little Lies" by Fleetwood Mac, "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt, and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee.

Release

The red-carpet premiere was held at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles on September 17, 2024. All nine episodes were released on Netflix on September 19, 2024.

Audience viewership

The season debuted at the number-one spot on Netflix worldwide, garnering 12.3 million views (or 97.5 million hours viewed) within four days of its release. On its second week, it remained the most-watched series on the platform after earning 19.5 million views (or 153.8 million hours viewed). It received 13.1 million views (or 103.6 million hours viewed) on its third week and 8.7 million views (or 68.6 million hours viewed) on its fourth week, demonstrating a modest week-to-week decline and sustained viewer engagement. The season remained in Netflix's global Top 10 chart for seven weeks, matching the record set by Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. According to Netflix's Engagement Report for the second half of 2024 (July–December), Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story ranked as the third most-watched television series and the most-watched limited series on the platform, accumulating 69.7 million views within three months.

On the Nielsen Streaming Chart, it debuted as the top one streaming content (both for films and television series) with 1.72 billion minutes watched, and had a 40% rise on its second week with 2.4 billion minutes watched, the highest since Bridgerton in June 2024.

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