‘Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story‘ has garnered mixed reviews from its viewers. While some believe the Menendez brothers were rightly exonerated, others have come to sympathize with the duo after watching the Netflix series. However, creator, Ryan Murphy candidly gave his views on the convicted brothers.
Celebrities like Kim Kardashian have demanded the release of the Menendez brothers. On the other hand, Ryan is disgusted by the playing of the victim card and claims that the brothers should be grateful for gaining so much traction 30 years after their conviction. Here’s what the writer said.
Ryan Murphy Responds To “Poor, Pitiful Us” Card Played By The Menendez Brothers
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Murphy clearly laid out his views on the convicted Menendez brothers. He said, “The thing that the Menendez brothers and their people neglect is that we were telling a story that was a very broad canvas. We were telling the story of Dominick Dunne, of Leslie Abramson. We were also telling the story of the parents [José and Kitty Menendez], who they blew their heads off; we were also telling their story.”
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He continued, “We had an obligation to so many people, not just to Erik and Lyle. But that’s what I find so fascinating; that they’re playing the victim card right now — “poor, pitiful us” — which I find reprehensible and disgusting.” However, the creator accepts the complexities of the case and says the brothers could be candidates for rehabilitation.
Murphy Takes Pride In Giving Male Sexual Abuse Victims A Voice Through ‘Monsters’
Ryan Murphy claimed that while researching about the Menendez brothers, the fact of their sexual abuse attracted the writer to create the series. He said, “I was never that interested in the Menendez brothers. What I was interested in was the topic of sexual abuse. I was interested in, specifically, the topic of male sexual abuse, and I wanted to talk about it. It’s something in our culture we rarely talk about.”
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Murphy continued, “I did think it was outrageous during that [Menendez] trial that so many men, particularly in the second trial, felt there was no such thing as male sexual abuse. That was an outrage. I was interested in that. And I know that’s launched a lot of conversations…Our show gave them a way to have a conversation. And for that, I am tremendously proud.”
