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La mujer acusada de matar a su padre y su madrastra con un hacha será la nueva protagonista de la exitosa serie antológica true crime. © Getty Images | Netflix

De acuerdo con Deadline, Ella Beatty (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You) será Lizzie Borden, la mujer que en 1892 fue juzgada (aunque finalmente absuelta) por asesinar a su padre y a su madrastra a golpe de hacha en Massachusetts, en la cuarta temporada de la serie antológica de Netflix Monstruos. Y no solo eso: también se unen a esta cuarta entrega Rebecca Hall (The Studio) como la madrastra de Borden y Vicky Krieps (El hilo invisible) como una sirvienta.

No es la primera vez que dicho caso se adapta a la pantalla. Christina Ricci ya se metió en el papel en la miniserie The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, y Chloë Sevigny lo hizo en la película Lizzie, acompañada por Kristen Stewart en el reparto.

Horror franchises can be a goldmine for studios and theaters alike. They are typically on the inexpensive side to make and typically bring back not only a good profit but also more than enough to keep churning them out. Even straight to video franchises like what Hellraiser became or the Puppet Master and other monster collaborations from Full Moon continue to get made and sought out by fans. While we have the newer mainstays like Insidious, The Purge, and the recently up in the air Saw franchises, the classics continue to try and even pass between rights holders to get new looks. One of the most surprising franchises that somehow became a slasher mainstay has two big anniversaries this year. Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III is fun, and I plan to dissect that closer to Thanksgiving for its 35th anniversary but the more controversial Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation is 30 now,...

It's probably a matter of time before Leatherface revs the chainsaw back up in another Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie, and there have been some rumors swirling about where the franchise will be going next. One rumor was that filmmaker Jt Mollner was looking to team up with Glen Powell on a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film, and there may actually be some truth to the claims.

Mollner was present at San Diego Comic-Con where he was joined by his producing partner, Roy Lee, for an interview with The Mary Sue about their new film, The Long Walk. Given the rumors, Mollner was directly asked how he felt about the idea of taking on a Texas Chainsaw Massacre project. While the director confirmed that he knows Powell, and that they've had talks about possibly working together, he largely dismissed the rumors.

"It feels very good regardless of whether any of those rumors are true,...

Lizzie Borden is an infamous murderer whose story has become something of a nursery rhyme. And now, as part of Ryan Murphy'sMonsters series, he's getting ready to tell her tale. Murphy and his frequent collaborator Ian Brennan are reportedly bringing on Kelli Marchman McNeely to write the series and it is going to be an interesting departure for Murphy and company who has worked with Netflix to tell the stories of Jeffery Dahmer with Dahmer, the upsetting story of Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and now a story about Ed Gein with star Charlie Hunam. Murphy has found his Lizzie to take on the infamous story in Ella Beatty.

The story of Lizzie Borden is "easily" remembered as the rhyme that explains exactly what Borden did (or didn't do). "Lizzie Borden took an axe, And gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done,...

The stories of serial killers have been told for decades, and they'll most likely continue to be shared for many more decades to come. Those individuals have scarred many, turning what is usually in horror movies into real-life, traumatic, gruesome events. From Jeffrey Dahmer to Ed Gein (in the upcoming Season 3), Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan have brought these stories to the forefront of television once again with their Netflix series Monster. The biographical crime drama anthology premiered on September 21, 2022, on the streamer. It became a trending topic for weeks, with many praising the performances of Evan Peters, who played Jeffrey Dahmer, and Niecy Nash, who played his neighbor in the first season.

For its fourth season, Ella Beatty will step into the killer role, portraying Lizzie Borden. In the anthology, a different serial killer is highlighted in each season. What started as a limited series transpired into something bigger,...

Netflix‘s true crime anthology series Monster is coming for a fourth season with America’s most notorious murder cases, the Lizzie Borden murders. She was accused of murdering both her father and stepmother with an axe. In 1892, she was a seemingly 32-year-old Sunday school teacher in Fall River, Massachusetts. Lizzy was innocent until her father and stepmother were found murdered in their home.

She became the prime suspect in the killing, which was committed with a hatchet. Although Lizzie was ultimately acquitted, public suspicion lingered for the rest of her life.

Now, Ryan Murphy‘s Monster: Season 4 will re-examine this chilling case. The Emmy-nominated crime series will focus on the events that led to the murders and the controversial trial that captivated the whole nation.

Announced on July 28, Monster season 4 will star actress Ella Beatty in the title role. According to Netflix Tudum and Deadline, the production is...

Ella Beatty (Feud: Capote vs. the Swans) has landed the lead role of (alleged!) axe murderer Lizzie Borden in Season 4 of Netflix’s Monster anthology from Ryan Murphy.

Also per The Hollywood Reporter, Rebecca Hall (Tales From the Loop, Murphy/FX’s upcoming The Beauty) and Vicky Krieps (TV’s Das Boot, Monster Season 3) have also been cast, as Lizzie’s stepmother Abby and family maid Bridget Sullivan.

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Ryan Murphy’s Monster has found its Lizzie Borden.

After an extensive search, the fourth installment of Murphy’s hit anthology series will star Ella Beatty as the infamous young woman accused of murdering her parents with an axe. Beatty previously appeared in Murphy’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, and will next be seen in Mary Bronstein’s Sundance sensation If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.

Also joining the fourth season of Monster are Vicky Krieps(Phantom Thread, Corsage, the upcoming Ed Gein-focused season of Monster) andRebecca Hall(Christine, Passing).

Production on the Lizzie Borden series of Monster begins this fall; Max Winkler will direct the first episode.

The first two installments of Monster have received a combined 24 Emmy nominations. Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Storyfocused on Jeffrey Dahmer (Evan Peters) and became one of the most highly watched series in Netflix history, reaching...

The ten-episode series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (read our review Here) was such a huge success for the Netflix streaming service back in 2022 that Netflix ordered two more seasons of the show from its creators, Ian Brennan and American Horror Story co-creator Ryan Murphy. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story was released less than a year ago, and has had quite an impact on the real lives of the title characters. Right before that season premiered last September, it was announced that Sons of Anarchy‘s Charlie Hunnam had signed on to play murderer and graverobber Ed Gein in Monster season 3 (which is apparently called The Original Monster). Although that season doesn’t have a premiere date, it’s expected to be streaming by the end of the year. Now, Variety reports that Monster season 4, which is going to tell the story of Lizzie Borden, is already casting!

Netflix’s hit crime drama anthology Monster is back with a vengeance, and this time, it’s digging into one of the most bone-chilling murder cases in American history. For season 4, creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan are turning their lens on Lizzie Borden, the infamous woman at the center of the 1892 axe murders that shocked the nation. Now, we just learned who will be stepping into the bloody shoes of Borden, as well as who else is joining the cast.

These exciting new cast additions come just a couple of weeks after learning that a fourth season of Monster was officially in the works. Monster season 3 is rumored to be released on Netflix sometime in October 2025, and it will center around the horrifying crimes of Ed Gein. Monster season 4 will see the series shift focus to the notorious Lizzie Borden case, delving deep into the mystery and controversy surrounding...

The third season of Netflix'sMonster is still on the way, but plans are quickly moving forward to develop Season 4. It was previously reported that Season 4 would put Lizzie Borden into the spotlight, and now it's known who will be playing the alleged axe murderer.

Per THR, Ella Beatty (Feud: Capote vs. the Swans) has been tapped to star as Lizzie Borden in Monster Season 4, which doesn't yet have its official title. Borden is infamous for the allegations that she murdered her father and stepmother with an axe, though the was ultimately acquitted at trial. Rebecca Hall (Godzilla vs. Kong) has also been cast as Lizzie's stepmother, Abby Borden, while Vicky Krieps (The Dead Don't Hurt) has been cast as Bridget Sullivan, the family maid.

Ryan Murphy is the co-creator of the series along with Ian Brennan. Previously, Beatty made her TV debut by working with Murphy on Capote vs. the Swans.

Ryan Murphy’s true crime-based Netflix series “Monster” season four will put the spotlight on the infamous Lizzie Borden, and Ella Beatty (“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”) has been set to play the axe-wielding murderess.

Deadline reports that Rebecca Hall and Vicky Krieps are finalizing deals to join Beatty on the upcoming season.

Beatty will portray Lizzie Borden, with Hall said to be portraying Lizzie’s stepmother and Krieps playing a housemaid. The new season will tell the story of Lizzie Borden, who was tried and acquitted of the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts.

The infamous case has inspired no shortage of adaptations, either. Lizzie Borden has been the subject of multiple movies and television shows over the years, including a new indie horror movie titled The Lizzie Borden Game, just released last week, and Christina Ricci played Borden in Lifetime’s The Lizzie Borden Chronicles...

Ryan Murphy is tapping into one of his many “Swans” to portray iconic killer Lizzie Borden. “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” breakout star Ella Beatty is set to play the lead in the fourth installment of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s “Monster” true crime franchise series. Deadline first reported the news.

Beatty made her screen debut with “Feud” and counts Sundance hit “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” as her first feature film. Beatty’s parents are Warren Beatty and Annette Bening.

Along with the actress, Rebecca Hall and Vicky Krieps are finalizing deals to co-star in “Monster.” Hall is reported to be in talks to portray Borden’s murdered stepmother, with Krieps soon to be cast as a maid. Both Hall and Krieps are already in the Murphy cinematic universe, with Hall in “The Beauty” and Krieps in the “Monster” installment about serial killer Ed Gein, who...

With just a few months remaining until the show's return, Netflix's divisive anthology series Monster has just secured its future on the streaming platform. Created and executive produced by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the true-crime series has been one of the more controversial in Netflix's library with its apparent sympathetic approach to depicting real figures.

Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story followed the infamous killer in season 1 and continued with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story in season 2, both of which were viewership hits. Monster season 3, subtitled The Original Monster, is set to follow Ed Gein, as played by Charlie Hunnam.

Varietyhas brought word that Monster season 4 is a go at Netflix, with the future season of the true crime anthology series focusing on the story of female murderer, Lizzie Borden. This was confirmed as the streamer has cast its first three stars.

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“Monster” found its Lizzie Borden for Season 4. The Netflix anthology series cast Ella Beatty in the lead role for the next installment of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s hit true crime saga, TheWrap has learned.

The series also cast Rebecca Hall to play Lizzie’s stepmother Abby, and Vicky Krieps will play Bridget Sullivan, a maid in the Borden home. The news comes as Netflix prepares to debut Season 3 later this year, which will star Charlie Hunnam as serial killer Ed Gein.

The casting marks the return for all three actresses into the Murphy universe. Beatty, whose parents are Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, previously appeared in a recurring role on “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” on FX. Hall is in the cast of Murphy’s upcoming FX drama “The Beauty” and Krieps is set to star in “Monster” Season 3.

Borden’s story has been depicted across multiple TV and film adaptations,...

“Monster” Season 4, which will focus on Lizzie Borden, has found its leading lady.

Variety has confirmed that Ella Beatty will star as Lizzie in the fourth season of the Netflix anthology series. In addition, Rebecca Hall has been cast as Lizzie’s stepmother, Abby Borden, while Vicky Krieps will play Bridget Sullvan, a maid in the Borden household.

The fourth season of “Monster” was first reported to be in the works back in early July. “Monster” Season 3, which will star Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein, is believed to be releasing later in 2025.

Lizzie Borden lived in Massachusetts in the late 1800s. In 1892, she was accused of murdering both her father and her stepmother with an axe at their shared home. Borden was eventually acquitted of the crimes, but the brutal nature of the murders attracted nationwide attention and contributed to Borden’s place in popular culture.

The case has been...

Exclusive: Ella Beatty (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans) is set to play the lead in the fourth installment of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s Monster true-crime franchise for Netflix. She landed the role after an extensive multi-country casting search. Rebecca Hall and Vicky Krieps will also star in the new season, which will tell the story of Lizzie Borden who was tried and acquitted of the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Ma.

Beatty will portray Borden, with Hall said to be portraying her stepmother and Krieps believed to be playing a maid. Max Winkler is set to direct the pilot episode.

All four already are in the Ryan Murphy universe. Beatty, whose parents are Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, made her screen acting debut with a recurring role on FX’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.

Even before Charlie Hunnam has a chance to terrorize Wisconsinites as Ed Gein, Ryan Murphy has announced the fourth outing of his highly controversial and binge-worthy Monster series for Netflix. For Season 4, the man behind American Horror Story, Feud, and Scream Queens has set his sights on one of history’s most notorious figures, Lizzie Borden, according to Variety. Borden made national headlines back in late 1800s when she was accused of killing her father and stepmother with an axe. Due to her gender and the sheer brutality of the crimes, the trial became a media spectacle, cementing Borden’s place in both history books and Halloween costumes. Here is everything we know about the project so far. Who is Lizzie Borden? On Thursday, August 4, 1892, Abby and her husband, Andrew, were discovered murdered in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts, killed with an axe. Abby was found in an upstairs bedroom,...

Months ago, we reported that the rights for the horror franchise The Texas Chain Saw Massacre were being eyed by several Hollywood figures, who were hungry enough to make their bid and produce a possible remake. Glen Powell and Taylor Sheridan were some of the potential buyers, with modern master of horror Osgood Perkins also showing interest. However, the process apparently met a dead end. Independent agency Verve still holds the rights to the franchise, but no one really knows if the rights have been officially sold. Perkins is now reporting that there were attempts to acquire the IP, but he doesn't know "where it stands at this point." The reboot of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre remains an idea and nothing else.

Perkins made an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to promote his latest horror movie. Keeper, starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland, is being teased as one of...

Ryan Murphy, the mastermind behind shows like American Horror Story, Glee, and Nip/Tuck, has unveiled the release date for the latest installment of his Netflix true crime series, Monster. Season 3 of the series will be based on the true story of Ed Gein, the American serial killer who inspired countless villains in the crime genre, and Murphy recently revealed that the upcoming series will land on the streamer in October. Just in time for the spooky season.

Per the report by What's on Netflix, Murphy appeared on the podcast This is Gavin Newsom amid the celebrations of the recent Emmy nomination for his work in Season 2 of Monster, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. The series is part of Murphy's TV offer via Netflix, and so far, the first two seasons have been very well-received. Season 1 told the story of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, while Season 2 told the story of the Menendez brothers.

We now know when Jessica Chastain will be logging on.

The Oscar winner’s eight-episode cyber thriller The Savant will premiere Friday, Sept. 26 on Apple TV+, with the first two episodes, TVLine has learned.

Episodes will release weekly after that, leading up to a Nov. 7 finale.

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Ryan Murphy is ready to up the ante with Season 3 of Monsterand has a warning for those out there with weak stomachs — maybe this isn’t the show for you. In a recent interview on Gavin Newsom’s podcast, This is Gavin Newsom, the series creator told the California governor that the upcoming installment, which is set to see Charlie Hunnam portray serial killer Ed Gein, “is not for the squeamish.” That warning is certainly saying something considering the first season, during which Evan Peters appeared as the notorious Jeffrey Dahmer, not only included the killer’s atrocious crimes, but also pointed to the possibility that he may have given his neighbors food made from human body parts.

For those who may not be familiar with Gein’s story, the man who would become known as “The Butcher of Plainfield” was a Wisconsin native who murdered at least two women in the 1950s.

It's been almost one year since Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story premiered on Netflix as the second season of Ryan Murphy's hit true crime anthology series Monster. Finally, we have a better idea of when to look out for season 3 later this fall on Netflix!

While the second season vies for 11 Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and acting nods for Cooper Koch, Javier Bardem, and Chloë Sevigny in September, we won't be waiting much longer for the next installment. Ryan Murphy, co-creator and co-showrunner, has officially shared when Monster season 3 will premiere.

Ryan Murphy reveals Monster season 3 release month on Netflix

Speaking with California Governor Gavin Newsom on his This is Gavin Newsom podcast, Murphy shared that Monster season 3 will release on Netflix in October 2025. The upcoming season, which is rumored to be titled Monster: The Original Monster, will star Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein,...

La mujer acusada de matar a su padre y su madrastra con un hacha será la nueva protagonista de la exitosa serie antológica true crime. © Getty Images

La antología de crímenes reales Monstruos ya tiene nuevo caso entre manos. De acuerdo con Nexus Point News, la cuarta temporada girará en torno al caso Lizzie Borden, la mujer que en 1892 fue juzgada (aunque finalmente absuelta) por asesinar a su padre y a su madrastra a golpe de hacha en Massachusetts.

El casting para encontrar a la actriz que dé vida a Lizzie ya está en marcha, aunque Netflix todavía no ha hecho ningún anuncio oficial. El rodaje, si todo va según lo previsto, comenzaría este otoño.

Pero no es la primera vez que dicho caso se adapta a la pantalla. Christina Ricci ya se metió en el papel en la miniserie The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, y Chloë Sevigny lo hizo en la película Lizzie,...

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It seems like that the craze of true crime is nowhere near over and it is incredibly evident by the massive success of Netflix’s true crime anthology series Monsters, and it is because of this success, the streaming giant has decided to renew the true crime drama series for a fourth before its Season 3 premiere in 2025.

With Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan returning as head writers and Max Winkler returning to direct, the upcoming Season 4 about The Lizzie Borden case is set to begin principal photography in Los Angeles in September this year.

Until now, Monsters has tackled two popular true crime stories, including the disturbing case of serial killer and sex offender Jeffrey Dahmer and the equally disturbing story of the Menendez brothers, who killed their parents in their own home, but the whole truth is even more stomach-turning.

The crime drama anthology series Monster on Netflix has been a success from the very beginning when the story first focused on Jeffrey Dahmer. Then season 2 shifted the tale to the Menendez Brothers, and viewers continued to tune in. It's become one of the most viewed shows for the streamer. We've got Monster season 3 to look forward to this year, and apparently the show already has more coming our way.

According to reports circulating around, the Netflix series, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, has reportedly been renewed for Monster season 4, and it's going to focus on a female killer for the first time. Netflix has not confirmed the renewal news as of this writing. However, Variety reports that casting the lead role is currently underway and production is looking at starting to film in the fall.

The third season, which is expected to premiere sometime in 2025, is centered around serial killer Ed Gein,...

Ryan Murphy is ready to take his true-crime series, Monsters, in a new direction for its fourth season. After telling the chilling tales of Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers in the first two seasons, and with the upcoming third season focusing on serial killer Ed Gein, Season 4 will shine a spotlight on one of history’s most infamous murder mysteries: Lizzie Borden.

According to Variety, filming is expected to start this fall, though Netflix hasn’t officially confirmed the renewal yet. Fans are still eagerly waiting for any news about Season 3, which stars Sons of Anarchy alum Charlie Hunnam as Gein, also known as The Butcher of Plainfield.

Lizzie Borden’s story has become a part of popular culture, inspiring everything from creepy nursery rhymes to movies. If you want to dive into the dark history, you can even stay overnight at the bed and breakfast that used to...

Ryan Murphy isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The creator behind Monster — Netflix’s hit true crime series, has locked in the subject of Season 4, and it’s going to shake things up in a big way. According to Variety, the next chapter will tell the story of Lizzie Borden, a woman accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in 1892. But unlike the men featured in the show so far, Borden was found not guilty.

The first season of Monster shocked audiences with the horrifying case of Jeffrey Dahmer, with Evan Peters playing the infamous serial killer. Then, Season 2 focused on the Menendez brothers, who were convicted of killing their wealthy parents. Now, fans are still waiting for Season 3, which will center on Ed Gein, also known as The Butcher of Plainfield. He’s the Wisconsin killer whose gruesome crimes inspired films like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Ryan Murphy and Netflix are in the process of developing a fourth installment of “Monster” that will follow Lizzie Borden, according to media reports.

The new season of the true crime anthology series will turn its attention to Borden, a woman who was tried and acquitted of the axe murders of her mother and father in 1892, though no one else was ever charged in the murders.

While “Monster” remains without a Season 4 renewal, the show is aiming for a potential shoot in the fall, with casting currently underway, per reports. Netflix declined to comment on this story.

The news comes ahead of the premiere of “Monster” Season 3, which centers on notorious 1950s grave robber, murderer and suspected serial killer Ed Gein, who served as inspiration for Norman Bates, the central character in Hitchcock’s classic 1960 film “Psycho.”

Charlie Hunnam stars as Gein, while Laurie Metcalf plays Gein’s mother Augusta,...

The ten-episode series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (read our review Here) was such a huge success for the Netflix streaming service back in 2022 that Netflix ordered two more seasons of the show from its creators, Ian Brennan and American Horror Story co-creator Ryan Murphy. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story was released less than a year ago, and has had quite an impact on the real lives of the title characters. Right before that season premiered last September, it was announced that Sons of Anarchy‘s Charlie Hunnam had signed on to play murderer and graverobber Ed Gein in Monster season 3 (which is apparently called The Original Monster). Although that season doesn’t have a premiere date, it’s expected to be streaming by the end of the year. Now, Variety hears that Monster season 4 is already in the works, even though no official season 4 renewal has been announced,...

Ryan Murphy has an axe to grind with Netflix. The streamer has reportedly ordered a fourth season of Murphy’s Monster anthology series, this time centered around infamous (alleged) axe murderer Lizzie Borden.

The historical figure was tried and acquitted for the murders of her father and stepmother in 1892, at which point she was ostracized by her Massachusetts community. Borden story was previously adapted into the Lifetime limited series The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, starring Christina Ricci in the title role.

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The Ryan Murphy anthology series Monsterhas reportedly found its new subject for season 4. Co-created by Murphy and Ian Brennan, each season of the series focuses on a different murderer. Season 1 was titled Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, with season 2 as Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Both seasons that have been released have been met with controversy.

Now, Variety is reporting that Monster season 4 will center on Lizzie Borden. At the time of writing, season 4 has not been officially renewed, with representatives for Netflix and Murphy declining to comment to Variety. The season will reportedly begin filming in the fall with no release window or casting announced.

What This Means For Monster Season 4 The Season Will Go Further Back In Time

Monster season 3 will go back before the events of Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez Brothers. The upcoming installment will star Charlie Hunnam as the infamous killer Ed Gein.

A new limited series based on the story of real-life serial killer John Wayne Gacy is heading to Peacock. Set to debut on streaming this fall, the series stars Michael Chernus as the "Killer Clown" himself, and a first look at the actor in character has been revealed.

Called Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, the eight-part series is heading to Peacock on Oct. 16, 2025. On Tuesday, Peacock debuted a new teaser trailer for the series along with some first-look images. They include a look at Chernus as he'll appear in the series as Gacy. The teaser and photos can be viewed below.

Peacock's official description of the series reads, "From 1972-1978, thirty-three young men were kidnapped, murdered, and buried in a crawl space beneath their killer's house. And no one was the wiser. Not for all those years. Why? He was charming and funny. Had a good, All-American job. Was a community leader.

Ahead of the premiere of Monster Season 3, Netflix is already prepping a fourth installment of the true-crime franchise from creators/executive producers Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, sources confirm to Deadline. It will tell the story of Lizzie Borden, who was tried and acquitted of the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Casting for the lead role is currently underway, with the new season eying a fall start of production, sources said. Reps for Netflix declined comment.

The Borden murders and trial received extensive nationwide publicity in the U.S. and have remained part of American popular culture in the decades since. Lizzie Borden has been depicted in numerous film, television and theater adaptations, most recently in Lifetime’s The Lizzie Borden Chronicles starring Christina Ricci, and the 2018 feature film Lizzie starring Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart.

That was also the case with the second Monster installment,...

Ryan Murphy’s true crime-based Netflix series “Monster” has profiled Jeffrey Dahmer, the Menendez Brothers, and soon Ed Gein in the upcoming third season, and Variety reports that the fourth season of the series will put the spotlight on the infamous Lizzie Borden.

It’s interesting to note that there hasn’t actually even been official word about “Monster” being renewed for a fourth season, with the third season currently without a premiere date.

The outlet reports this afternoon, however, “Variety has learned from sources that a fourth season focused on the Lizzie Borden case is currently prepping for a potential fall shoot, though no official Season 4 renewal has been announced at this time.”

The story of Lizzie Borden, accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in Fall River, Massachusetts in 1892, has been the subject of various movies and television shows over the years. In fact, a...

Ryan Murphy has found his latest muse for what will become the fourth season of his dramatized true-crime series, Monster, but, this time, he’s going a different route. In the first two seasons, he told the stories of Jeffrey Dahmer and Lyle and Erik Menendez, respectively, while the upcoming third installment will follow the life and crimes committed by Ed Gein. But, Season 4 is set to put its focus on Lizzie Borden, who, unlike the men she’s now forced to keep company with, was acquitted of the brutal murders of her father and stepmother in 1892. According to Variety, the team is on track to pick up cameras and get to work in the fall, but Netflix has yet to announce the title’s renewal, so we’ll need to wait for specifics. Meanwhile, we’re still sitting at the edge of our seats waiting for the streamer to...

It looks like Netflix has already renewed Ryan Murphy‘s Monster anthology season for a fourth go-around, despite the third season not even debuting yet!

Not only that, but season 4 already has a focus and a targeted filming date.

Keep reading to find out more…

Monster routinely follows real life true crime figures. Season 1 focused on Jeffrey Dahmer with Evan Peters as the lead. Season 2 followed the Menendez brothers.

Season three is set to star Charlie Hunnam as serial killer Ed Gein.

Now, season four will follow the infamous case of Lizzie Borden, Variety reports. Apparently, they’re aiming for a fall shoot date, though no casting has been confirmed at this time.

Lizzie Borden was accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother in 1892. Despite public suspicion and a sensational trial, she was acquitted. The case remains one of America’s most famous unsolved mysteries. Lizzie lived the rest...

“Monster” Season 3 has yet to set a premiere date, but Season 4 of the hit Netflix anthology series is already in the works.

Variety has learned from sources that a fourth season focused on the Lizzie Borden case is currently prepping for a potential fall shoot, though no official Season 4 renewal has been announced at this time.

Reps for Netflix and Murphy declined to comment.

Borden lived in Massachusetts in the late 1800s. In 1892, she was accused of murdering both her father and her stepmother with an axe at their shared home. Borden was eventually acquitted of the crimes, but the brutal nature of the murders attracted nationwide attention and contributed to Borden’s place in popular culture.

The case has been the subject of numerous adaptations across a wide variety of media. Recent examples include “The Lizzie Borden Chronicles” TV series starring Christina Ricci and the film “Lizzie” starring Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart.

Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's Monster Season 3 has yet to land on Netflix, but we're already learning what we can expect from the fourth season of the popular anthology series. According to Nexus Point News, production for Monster Season 4 is set to begin this Fall, with that installment reportedly focusing on the infamous Lizzie Borden murders.

The Lizzie Borden murders refer to the infamous axe slayings of Andrew and Abby Borden that occurred in 1982 in Fall River, Massachusetts. Andrew was Lizzie's father, and was found brutally murdered in the downstairs of their home, while his wife, and Lizzie's stepmother, Abby, was found upstairs. Lizzie became the main suspect and was tried for the homicides, but was acquitted of the crimes by a jury. Though she was found not guilty, many thought she was responsible for the murders, on account of her reportedly attempting to purchase poison the day before...

An update has been revealed for the future of Ryan Murphy's Monster on Netflix. The news comes ahead of the arrival of the third season, which will feature Charlie Hunnam.

According to a new report by Nexus Point News, Monster Season 4 is already in early development with plans to start filming in Los Angeles this fall. The fourth season will reportedly adapt the story of the Lizzie Borden murders, focusing on Borden, her father, stepmother, and housekeeper. No one has yet been cast in these roles. Showrunner and executive producer Ian Brennan is set to write the season alongside Murphy.

Lizzie Borden infamously went on trial for the killings of her father and stepmother in 1892; the couple had been slaughtered with an axe. She was ultimately acquitted, but became forever known for the incident. The story of Borden has endured through pop culture, having been retold through film, TV,...

Exclusive: American serial killer Ed Gein is the subject of Netflix’s latest season of Monster, and he’s now at the center of a two-part docuseries for Hearst Networks Emea.

Ed Gein: Original Psycho will bring Hearst together with UK producer Spirit Studios and Paul Heaney’s BossaNova, with the trio acting as co-producers. Spirit’s Matt Campion is directing and Martin Sadofski producing, and the series will run on Hearst’s Crime+Investigation channel. BossaNova will have international sales rights.

The series will look into the mind of the twisted killer, who was among the inspirations behind Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Silence of the Lambs. Having lived life as a lonely Wisconsin farmer, he became America’s first famous serial killer, known as “the Butcher of Plainfield” and “the Plainfield Ghoul,” and is being played by Charlie Hunnam in Netflix’s third season of Ryan Murphy drama Monster,...

Arrow Video is bringing the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and its 2006 prequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, to 4K Ultra HD on August 26.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is presented in 4K with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and original DTS-hd Ma 7.1 and 5.1 surround audio and lossless stereo audio.

Marcus Nispel (Friday the 13th) made his feature directorial debut from a script by Scott Kosar (The Machinist).

Special features:

Audio commentary with Dread Central co-founder Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton and The Spooky Picture Show co-host Chris MacGibbon (new) Audio commentary with director Marcus Nispel, producer Michael Bay, executive producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form and New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye Audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, director of photography Daniel Pearl, production designer Greg Blair, art director Scott Gallager, sound supervisor Trevor Jolly and composer Steve Jablonsky Audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, Michael Bay, writer Scott Kosar, Brad Fuller,...

Arguably, a tolerance for shady characters is a requirement for becoming a celebrity in the first place, so it’s not surprising that many of them have had brushes with serial killers. Some of their connections, however, are a little more unexpected than accepting a ride from a weirdo.

5 Danny Trejo Was Hypnotized By Charles Manson in Jail

Before Trejo was Machete, he was a real criminal, and before Charles Manson was, you know, Charles Manson, he was a pretty fraudster. That led them to cross paths in county jail in 1961, where Manson sought out Trejo for protection. Instead of the usual offerings of drugs or similar, though, Manson insisted he could hypnotize Trejo into feeling high on heroin, which Trejo reported actually worked. “If that white boy wasn’t a career criminal, he could have been a professional hypnotist, someone who went to high schools and state fairs and...

Stars: Lew Temple, Cassandra Gava, Brinke Stevens, Brandon Kirk, Robert Miano, Susan Priver, Katie Silverman, Elina Madison, Joe Castro | Written by Chad Ferrin, Stephen Johnston | Directed by Chad Ferrin

Chad Ferrin’s Ed Kemper is a masterstroke in the ever-growing canon of true crime cinema—a haunting, mesmerising, and fiercely compelling dive into the mind of one of America’s most notorious serial killers. Ferrin, no stranger to the darker corners of the human psyche, elevates his signature grindhouse grit to a whole new level here. This isn’t just a horror film—it’s a chilling character study with a deeply disturbing heartbeat, and arguably his most nuanced work to date.

Fans of Ferrin’s previous films—Pig Killer, Scalper, and Unspeakable: Beyond the Wall of Sleep—will immediately recognise his fearless approach to taboo subject matter and his gift for merging horror with unflinching psychological depth. While Pig Killer...

After spending months in development for an HBO series that ultimately fell apart, FX and one of the biggest TV producers around in Ryan Murphy are in early development on an adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ semi-autobiographical book, “The Shards,” an individual with knowledge of the project told IndieWire.

While it’s early days and there’s no writer attached just yet, the series adaptation does have Kaia Gerber meant to star and Max Winkler, who has worked on Murphy’s “American Horror Story,” “Monster,” and “Feud,” set to direct the pilot episode of the series.

20th Century Television is producing the series alongside Ryan Murphy Television. Executive producers are Murphy, Ellis, Winkler, Nick Hall, Kathleen McCaffrey, and Brian Young.

FX and 20th Century TV had no comment.

“The Shards” is an unusual piece of source material as it’s a 600-page, unedited transcript drawn largely from Ellis’ Patreon serial...

Exclusive: Top TV producer Ryan Muprhy has lined up his next high-profile series project. FX is in early development on The Shards, based on Bret Easton Ellis’ prep school thriller novel, with Kaia Gerber set to star and Max Winkler attached to direct, sources tell Deadline.

Both are previous Murphy collaborators: Gerber had recurring roles on both American Horror Story and spin-off American Horror Stories, while Winkler has emerged as a go-to director for Murphy having recently worked on the third season of Netflix’s Monster and helmed the pilot episode of the upcoming FX series The Beauty.

The Shards will be produced by 20th Television in association with studio-based Ryan Murphy Television. Murphy, Ellis and Winkler executive produce alongside Nick Hall, Kathleen McCaffrey and Brian Young. No word yet on who’s writing.

Reps for FX and studio 20th Television declined comment.

The sale comes months after Murphy teamed...

Netflix has ordered a new comedy series from Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, with Levy set to star alongside Taylor Ortega and Laurie Metcalf.

The untitled series will consist of eight episodes and go into production later this year. The announcement was made by Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria on stage at the Netflix upfronts in New York City on Wednesday.

Per the official logline, “Two deeply incapable siblings are blackmailed into the world of organized crime.”

“I’m so excited to be bringing this truly chaotic family story to life with Netflix,” Levy said. “Thrilled with the team we’re building both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. Taylor Ortega is going to become a household name and it’s been my life’s mission to get to call Laurie Metcalf ‘mother.’ Looking forward to getting to share this with everyone.”

Levy and Sennott are...

Real-Life Killer Inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s Horror Masterpiece (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho might feel like the kind of twisted tale born entirely from imagination, but its roots go deeper, tapping into a chilling reality that once haunted the backroads of Wisconsin. Before it ever made its way to the big screen in stark black-and-white, it lived on the pages of a novel by Robert Bloch, who had been quietly crafting horror just miles away from a real-life monster, named Ed Gein.

The Real Monster Behind the Fiction

Ed Gein’s life shared haunting similarities with that of Norman Bates. His crimes, besides being brutal, were grotesque in ways that echoed through the main character of the movie.

Both Gein and Bates lived reclusive lives in rural America. Both were shaped by domineering, deeply twisted mothers and both blurred the line between man and woman, with Gein...

Fans out there who have been ride or die with Ryan Murphy’s spooky-scary anthology series, American Horror Story, since its premiere all the way back in 2011 are in for some terrific news today. While we know that a thirteenth season (spooooky) is on the way, it sounds like the show will continue to run further into the future. According to Disney TV studios chief, Eric Schrier, during an interview with Deadline, the money and support will continue rolling in “as long as Ryan has an idea.” And, judging by his creative imagination that has brought other successful shows like Doctor Odyssey into open waters, there’s no end in sight for American Horror Story.

Explaining how the production process behind the beloved title goes down, Schrier explained,

“The way we work with Ryan is different than with other creators, he’s in a select few group of people that,...

The latest from director Paul W.S. Anderson, a new big screen thriller from Christopher Landon, and a film adaptation of a popular horror game are just a few of this week’s new arrivals.

Here’s all the new horror that released April 7 – April 11, 2025!

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Say his name, say his name… Rumpelstiltskin is back with a brand new update on the terrifying fairy tale, and the film was released on VOD outlets this past Tuesday.

Andy Edwards (Zombie Spring Breakers, Midnight Peepshow) directed. Hannah Baxter-Eve (Escape), Joss Carter (Tarot) and Adrian Bouchet (The Wheel of Time) star.

Miracle Media previews, “The film breathes new life into the age-old children’s story, with eye-popping, gnarly special effects and a potty mouthed female protagonist who isn’t your typical damsel in distress. With bawdy humour and devilishly delightful visuals, this new...