Monsters star worked “obsessively” to get one haunting real-life detail right

As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for true crime documentaries, I must say that the portrayal of Lyle Menendez’s 911 call in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story has left me both chilled and impressed.


Despite Netflix’s drama concerning the Menendez brothers receiving criticism for its inaccuracies, actor Nicholas Alexander Chavez made a point to ensure accuracy in one aspect of the film “Monsters.

As any true crime obsessive knows, there are few things as haunting as a 911 call. Lyle Menendez’s call to the police after shooting his parents has become one of the most infamous, and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story made sure to include it.

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but acknowledge the intense attention to detail that Nicholas Alexander Chavez, portraying Lyle in the series, has put into recreating the infamous 911 call, despite some fans voicing concerns over certain inaccuracies and inconsistencies, such as the inclusion of incest subplots, which even Erik Menendez himself criticized.

As a dedicated gamer diving into my role for our latest scene with Chloë Sevigny, I confessed that I had obsessively rehearsed the original call’s tone and inflection prior to our take.

In this particular scene from Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Nicholas Alexander Chavez was meticulously focused on replicating Lyle’s emergency call.

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“There were parts of it that really, really stuck out to me,” he added [via Netflix].

Actually, the phone call made during the 911 emergency was prolonged compared to the dialogue depicted in Monsters. However, several key aspects have stayed consistent. For instance, the audio of Erik’s distressing screams echoed through the conversation, and Lyle persistently tried to soothe his agitated brother.

This instance is chilling, underscoring the fact that even with all the show’s debates, the cast continues to be one of its most impressive aspects.

Monsters star worked “obsessively” to get one haunting real-life detail right

“Just as one user observed about Nicholas, it’s evident how dedicated he is to refining his skills. He scrutinizes and analyzes his scenes meticulously, looking for ways to improve each time. In essence, he embodies what an actor should be.

Another viewer remarked that the show was quite challenging to follow, yet they praised the actors for their exceptional performance, particularly Nicholas and Cooper.

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2024-09-25 12:18