Recently, Netflix released Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, a series created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, which was centered around the murder of José and Kitty Menéndez. Only a few days after its release, Netflix unveiled the trailer of their upcoming documentary, The Menendez Brothers.
The streaming platform is presenting its viewers with the unique contrast of fiction and non-fiction, only days apart, which has left many people surprised. Nevertheless, we are curious to find out more about the Menendez brothers, and there’s no better way of doing so than learning about their upcoming documentary!
What is the Premise of The Menendez Brothers?
For the first time in three decades, the world will be treated with a new perspective on the infamous murders of José and Kitty Menéndez in the documentary The Menendez Brothers.
In this documentary, Lyle and Erik take over as they tell their side of the story which led to the brutal murder of their parents, as a new wave of people believe that they don’t belong in prison. You can catch a glimpse of this shocking documentary in the official trailer!
The Cast of The Menendez Brothers
The Menendez Brothers are currently serving life in prison for murdering their parents, and in this documentary, they get to tell their side of the tale as they want people to understand the “truth.” Viewers will hear from Erik and Lyle in this documentary from the Donovan Correctional Facility.
Apart from Erik and Lyle, several other people have been interviewed for his documentary, including the prosecutor of their case. Different people have viewed this case in different ways, all of which will come to light in this particular documentary which tells the story from an entirely new perspective.
When and Where Can You Watch The Menendez Brothers?
The Menendez Brothers is slated to be released on October 7, 2024, less than a month after Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, which was released on September 19, 2024.
While watching the series by Murphy and Brennan isn’t a prerequisite, it will give you some much-needed context. As for the documentary, it will be exclusively available on Netflix.
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Conclusion
The Menendez Brothers is a documentary that aims to fill in several gaps of a murder trial that has shocked people from all across the world. While their story has been told and retold before, it’s time for Lyle and Erik to take hold of the narrative.