Monsters Creator Ryan Murphy Responds to Erik Menendez’s Criticism

Ryan Murphy He stands by his work.

Despite backlash, his new true crime series Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez He received it from one of the show’s subjects, Eric Menendez-The one next to his brother Lyle Menendez Convicted of killing his parents Kitty Menendez and Jose Menendez-the american horror story The creator believes in what his series has achieved.

“I know he hasn’t watched the show, so I find that strange,” Ryan said. And! News At the premiere of the movie September 23 strangeness “From Eric’s criticism. “I know this for sure. I hope he sees it. I think if he sees it, he’ll be very proud.” Cooper Cottage“who plays his part.”

“I think the show is very interesting, and what we’re trying to do is show many, many, many, many points of view. In each episode, a new theory is presented based on people who were involved in the case or covered the case,” he continued.

But as the 58-year-old pointed out, that doesn’t mean every theory portrayed — including the one that Eric and his brother Lyle were involved in an incestuous relationship — will be met with positive reception, especially for the subjects themselves.