Ryan Murphy’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” has stirred up a controversy regarding the authenticity of the stories of the two brothers who were convicted of murdering their parents. After the release of Monsters, the wife of Erik Menendez has made her voice public, stating that the series is “Phobic, Gross, and Anachronistic.”.
Menendez went on to support the two men. Stating the relatives were “victimized” in the series. While calling the series “grotesque,” the dramatization of the real event has brought up the matter of abuse that the two brothers suffered in the light. The family protests that Ryan Murphy’s inaccurate portrayal finds roots in false theories.
Some scenes in the series show the two brothers showering together, indicating the two having an incestuous homosexual relationship. This comes off as repulsive to the family of the two brothers, who have made their support clear.
Menendez further mentions, “It is sad that Ryan Murphy, Netflix, and all others involved in this series do not have an understanding of the impact of the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.” To which Murphy advocated that his series gives them ample justification. To be fair, homicide is too hard to justify. For now, the series is available to stream on Netflix.