Ryan Murphy’s new Lizzie Borden series is trading historical accuracy for high drama by featuring 19th-century medical vibrators. While these vintage devices were marketed to treat everything from gout to head colds, the specific models used are actually anachronisms.
Hollywood royalty meets historical horror as Ella Beatty, daughter of Annette Bening and Warren Beatty, takes on the iconic role of Lizzie Borden. This intense new Netflix anthology brings the 1892 Massachusetts mystery to life with a star-studded cast and chilling psychological tension.
Ryan Murphy is reimagining the infamous Lizzie Borden case by introducing a high-stakes queer romance between the accused killer and her family maid. While this intimate subplot adds intense drama to the upcoming Netflix series, there is actually no historical evidence to support it.
Netflix is officially entering its female rage era by centering its next Monster anthology on the infamous Lizzie Borden. Relative newcomer Ella Beatty, daughter of Hollywood legends Annette Bening and Warren Beatty, has been cast to lead this dark new chapter.
Billie Lourd is diving into the dark history of the Borden family to portray Emma, the sister who endured a lifetime of complex family drama. After years of staying by Lizzie’s side, Emma eventually fled their massive home due to a deep disapproval of her sister’s scandalous lifestyle.