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Lizzie Borden case resurfaces in media

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~~Netflix series on~~ Lizzie Borden ~~murders~~ case resurfaces in media

The 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts, have been re-examined through the release of the Netflix anthology series ‘Monstruo: La historia de Lizzie Borden’. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the eight-episode season stars Ella Beatty, Charlie Hunnam, and Rebecca Hall. The production uses the historical case—in which Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the axe murders in 1893—to explore themes of patriarchal oppression, female rage, and violence. ~~Cast members have noted that while the series may posit a stance of guilt, the narrative focuses on the motivations behind the potential crime.~~ The series draws parallels between the Borden case and other historical figures such as Aileen Wuornos and Elizabeth Báthory. Recent discussions regarding the Netflix installment, ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’, have highlighted certain historical inaccuracies. These include the depiction of a romantic relationship between Lizzie and housekeeper Bridget Sullivan, for which there is no reliable documentation, and the suggestion of a link to the death of Bertha Manchester, despite historical timelines indicating Lizzie was in custody at that time. Capitalizing on this renewed interest, Breaking Glass Pictures is releasing ‘The Lizzie Borden Game’, a supernatural horror thriller. Moving away from the true-crime approach of the Netflix series, this film utilizes the Borden legend as a foundation for a contemporary story involving a group of friends and a deadly ritual.

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