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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

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IMDB:

7.6
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Released

9/19/2024

Duration

0h 56m

Genre

Drama, Crime

Country

United States of America

Cast

Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Cooper Koch

Overview

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

Episodes

Blame It on the RainEP 1Available

Blame It on the Rain

58m7.4

Plagued by dark thoughts after the murders, Erik opens up to his therapist and shares disturbing details that put the doctor in a difficult position.

SpreeEP 2Available

Spree

55m7.2

After throwing suspicion elsewhere during police questioning, Lyle and Erik go on a wild spending spree while waiting for Jose's will to be read.

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?EP 3Available

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

50m6.9

The brothers navigate life behind bars after police receive a tip-off about the tapes. A new defense attorney prompts Erik to talk about the past.

Kill or Be KilledEP 4Available

Kill or Be Killed

50m7.1

Lyle shares painful memories of trying to live up to his father's expectations, detailing the timeline and impact of Jose's abuse and its effect on Erik.

The Hurt ManEP 5Available

The Hurt Man

37m7.5

During an emotional conversation with Leslie, Erik gives a harrowing account of the sexual abuse and torture he experienced throughout his childhood.

Don't Dream It's OverEP 6Available

Don't Dream It's Over

66m7.0

The trajectory of Jose and Kitty's relationship — from their courtship through their fracturing marriage — plays out against family therapy sessions.

ShowtimeEP 7Available

Showtime

55m7.0

Lyle and Erik struggle to shape their defense before the trial. Then Menendez mania hits — from cheering crowds to fan mail and courtroom TV cameras.

Seismic ShiftsEP 8Available

Seismic Shifts

52m6.8

A captivating witness alters courtroom dynamics, and Erik's testimony causes a sibling rift. The Menendez pop-culture moment begins to fade.

Hang MenEP 9Available

Hang Men

56m6.6

At a second trial, the prosecution aims to prove that Erik and Lyle are cold-blooded killers. After the verdict, the brothers face a new reality.

Cast

Javier Bardem

José Menendez

Javier Bardem

Chloë Sevigny

Mary Louise 'Kitty' Menendez

Chloë Sevigny

Cooper Koch

Erik Menendez

Cooper Koch

Nicholas Alexander Chavez

Lyle Menendez

Nicholas Alexander Chavez

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