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Netflix's 'Monster' Unveils Lizzie Borden's Gripping Tale

7/29/2025

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Ella Beatty takes on the chilling role of Lizzie Borden in Season 4 of Netflix's "Monster," joined by Rebecca Hall as her stepmother Abby and Vicky Krieps as maid Bridget Sullivan. This gripping season delves into the notorious 1892 axe murders that shocked Massachusetts. Meanwhile, Season 3, featuring Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein, is slated for a 2025 release.

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Ella Beatty takes on the chilling role of Lizzie Borden in Season 4 of Netflix's "Monster," joined by Rebecca Hall as her stepmother Abby and Vicky Krieps as maid Bridget Sullivan. This gripping season delves into the notorious 1892 axe murders that shocked Massachusetts. Meanwhile, Season 3, featuring Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein, is slated for a 2025 release.