You can't make this stuff up. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the mind-blowing facts of the legendary true crime saga of the Menendez brothers that Netflix’s 2024 miniseries “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” got right.

"Monsters" isn't exactly a mystery, but we still have questions about the Menéndez brothers. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re breaking down the lingering questions and unresolved mysteries that stuck with us after watching Ryan Murphy’s chilling true-crime miniseries “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story.”

Just when you thought "Monster" couldn't get any darker, we got "Monsters!" Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the moments from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s shocking true-crime drama “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.”

This shocking criminal tale is hard to digest. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking over the harrowing true story of brothers Lyle and Erik Menéndez.

We don't know what's more shocking, this infamous crime or the fact that these details were omitted from the TV dramatization. Welcome to WatchMojo and today we’re breaking down the real-life details that didn’t make it into Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime miniseries “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.”

This infamous criminal case has proved incredibly divisive. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re breaking down the reactions of public figures — both positive and negative — to the wild legal saga of the Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik.

These facts about the shocking true crimes of 90s criminals Lyle and Erik Menendez will seriously creep you out. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at disturbing facts about the Menéndez brothers.

With their names back in the news, the Menendez Brothers have earned themselves a new hearing. But will it matter? Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re breaking down the legal saga of the Menendez brothers — including new evidence that may see the brothers walk free.

This is the true story behind "1917", the new war movie from Academy Award winning director Sam Mendes. Just because a film is fictional doesn’t mean that there isn’t a fascinating story behind it. “1917” is a World War I epic that centers on two British soldiers, Lance Corporals Blake and Schofield. The two are informed by a superior officer that a British battalion is walking into a fatal trap. The Germans have retreated to the Hindenburg Line in the midst of Operation Alberich, waiting to ambush the enemy. If the attack isn’t called off, the British army will lose 1,600 brothers in arms, one of which is Blake’s actual brother. Join WatchMojo as we break down the true story behind "1917".

This is why we have trust issues. From The Wicker Man, to The Blair Witch Project, to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, these movies straight up pretended to be based on actual events. WatchMojo ranks the top movies that lied about being based on a true story.

Hollywood loves to say "based on a true story," but sometimes that's quite a stretch! Join us as we explore films that took major liberties with the facts they claimed to portray. From mathematical geniuses to rock legends, these movies rewrote history for the sake of entertainment. Which film's creative license surprised you most?

Dive into the heartbreaking true story of Gabby Petito, a young woman whose disappearance and murder shocked the nation. Explore the tragic events, the investigation, and the impact of her case on domestic violence awareness and missing persons reporting.

The true crime movie of the hour. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re unpacking the true story behind the shocking serial-killer flick, “Woman of the Hour.”

It all started one Saturday night... Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re unveiling the true story behind the wild, chaotic, and legendary first episode of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”

The Menéndez brothers have remained busy behind bars. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at what happened to the Menéndez after their famous trial and where they are today.