Netflix has released first-look images and a trailer for the upcoming series "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story," created by Ryan Murphy.
The project marks a continuation of Murphy's anthology series, applying a horror-driven lens to one of the most infamous criminal cases in U.S. history. By revisiting this narrative, the production aims to bring a new interpretation of a historical mystery to a modern streaming audience.
Actress Ella Beatty stars in the series [1]. The production focuses on the events in Fall River, Massachusetts, where Lizzie Borden was accused of murdering her father and stepmother in 1862 [2, 3]. These crimes occurred more than 150 years ago [3].
The series seeks to dramatize the tension and violence surrounding the case. While the specific nature of Beatty's role has been subject to varying reports, she is identified as the series' first female lead [1].
Murphy's approach to the "Monster" franchise typically blends historical fact with stylized dramatization. The first-look materials suggest a visceral aesthetic intended to emphasize the grim nature of the 1862 killings [3]. The series will be available on the Netflix streaming platform [2].
“Netflix has released first-look images and a trailer for the upcoming series 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story'.”
The expansion of the 'Monster' anthology into the 19th century indicates a shift for Ryan Murphy from modern true crime toward historical horror. By focusing on the Lizzie Borden case, Netflix is leveraging a globally recognized mystery to sustain the franchise's momentum, moving beyond the 20th-century subjects that defined previous installments.
