Creator Ryan Murphy defends Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Following statements from the Mendez family. The show, which is part of Murphy’s anthology, looks at the controversial case of the Menendez brothers, Lyle and Eric, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. The series seeks to give different points of view on the case, including the brothers’ Allegations of abuse. Since its premiere, the installment has become controversial, with The Menendez family commented that it is a “Dishonest pictureL and AGrotesque shock drama.“
In an answer to VarietyMurphy addressed the family’s new statement on social media through Erik’s wife Tammi. The series Creators defended the show’s accuracy and even found the family’s response predictable. He called out the family for saying the show was a lie without providing any evidence to support the claims.
“The family’s response is predictable at best, I find it interesting because I would like specifics on what they think is shocking or not shocking. It’s not like we’re making any of this stuff up. It’s all been presented before. What we Note that we are the first to present it in one contained ecosystem. What is grotesque about it? [and] The family, they’ve always done it, and they did it recently – they say, ‘lies after lies’ – but then they don’t say what the lies are. They don’t back up anything.”
Murphy continued to defend the series, claiming that it presents different views and opinions for viewers to make their own conclusions about the boys’ guilt or innocence. He added that He believes Monsters was pointed for the Mendez brotherscall it “The best thing that has happened to them in 30 years.“
“They’re now being talked about by millions of people around the world. In two weeks, there’s a documentary coming out about them, also on Netflix. And I think the interesting thing is that it’s asking people to answer the questions, ‘Should they get a Should they be released from prison? Should they be locked up for life?’ I am interested in this, and many people are talking about it. We are asking really difficult questions, and this gives these brothers a piece in the opinion of the public. From what I can say, it really opened up the possibility that they say that They claim that they have, maybe that there will be a way forward for them.
Murphy has no plans to meet the Menendez brothers in prison
Cooper Koch, who portrayed Erik, recently revealed that he first spoke to Erik Menendez the night before the Netflix series premiered. He later met Erik and Lyle along with Kim Kardashian during a prison visit to discuss reform. However, unlike Koch, Murphy stated that he had no interest in dealing directly with the Convict Brothers. The creator expressed his respect for Kardashian’s work in prison reform but emphasized that his role is to tell the story, not to become an advocate for Erik and Lyle, stating, “It’s not my job…but I wish them well.“
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Murphy said that if the Mendez brothers’ trial had taken place today, they might have received a lesser conviction of murder and a shorter sentence. He called the second trial a “sad,“ Referring to the exclusion of evidence, and criticized the behavior of the male jurors, implying that they are homophobic and dismissive of the concept of male sexual abuse. Murphy argued that the oversight was a serious mistake and that any additional information should be heard.
Monsters have already created an impact on the response of the audience
Netflix is ​​also releasing a documentary.
Even with the controversy, there has been an equal response to the series since its premiere. For example, a Change.org petition pleading for an appeal for the Menendez brothers’ case went viral after the premiere, Garnering over 320,000 signatures.
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Netflix is ​​also set to release a new documentary called The Mendez brothers On the 7th of October. This documentary will let the brothers explain what happened that night in their own words. It will feature brand new audio interviews with Erik and Lyle, as well as testimony from their cousin Diane Vander Molen and prosecutor Pamela Bozanich. Although Ryan Murphy’s Monsters Has touched quite a controversy online, it will also serve as the portal for the public to learn more about the case, and the newly found evidence.
Source: Variety