Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story Has Nothing New to Say About Female Rage

Ryan Murphy's Netflix true-crime anthology, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, explores female murderers throughout history. The series features Vicky Krieps as Countess Elizabeth Báthory, one of history's most shocking killers. However, critics argue that the production reaches simplistic conclusions regarding female rage by conflating different historical figures. The anthology aims to examine these notorious women, but some reviews suggest the narrative fails to provide new insights into the motivations behind their violent crimes.