‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ Unveils First Look, Sets Netflix Release Date
Ella Beatty stars as the series' first female lead, alongside Charlie Hunnam, who portrayed Ed Gein in the anthology's third season.
Murder mystery drama series "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story" is set to premiere on Netflix on September 17th, just in time for the Halloween season, according to TVLine. The eight-episode run will feature Ryan Murphy's distinctive storytelling style. The plot centers on the unsolved murders that took place in the home of a wealthy New England family during the late 1800s.
The official synopsis describes how the repressed daughter and her rebellious maid, trapped in a house filled with humiliation and cruelty, escape into a fantasy world of sex, power, and revenge. The grisly murders not only shock the world but also give birth to a legendary figure who chooses to forge her own story rather than remaining confined.
Ella Beatty has been officially cast as the series lead. She previously portrayed Truman Capote's young protégé Kerry O'Shea in Murphy's FX series "FEUD: Capote vs. the Swans." In a statement, Beatty expressed her excitement about exploring Lizzie Borden's story and the enduring questions surrounding her life. She emphasized the relevance of examining an American crime that feels almost mythic in proportion, focusing on female rage and repression.
The supporting cast includes Vicky Krieps as Bridget Sullivan, Rebecca Hall as Abby Borden, and Charlie Hunnam as Andrew Borden. "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story" is the fourth installment in Murphy's "Monster" anthology, which includes "Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" (2022), "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" (2024), and "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" (2025). Viewers are eagerly anticipating the next "Monster" story.
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