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'Monsters' Controversy: Cooper Koch, Nicholas Chavez on Mixed Reaction
IndiewireStory by Ryan Lattanzio
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The new Netflix series 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' has sparked controversy for its stylized and at times inaccurate portrayal of the notorious Menendez brothers' highly publicized parricide case.
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- The series' stars, Cooper Koch and Nicholas Chavez, aimed to bring depth and complexity to their portrayals of the Menendez brothers, drawing on trial footage and testimony to capture their inner lives.
- The show's uneven tone, which oscillates between serious drama and outrageous absurdity, has divided audiences, with some criticizing its fictionalized approach to the real-life tragedy.
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Cooper Kock, Nicholas Chavez, Ryan Murphy, Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Nathan Lane, Ari Graynor, Dallas Roberts, Leslie Grossman, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story