‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ Trailer Teases a Bloody and Stylish Take on the Infamous Ax MurdererPictures courtesy of Vanity FairRyan Murphy is bringing one of America’s most infamous true-crime cases to Netflix next month in Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, and today, we have our first bloody trailer. The fourth season of Murphy’s hit Monster anthology series, Lizzie Borden is a retelling of the infamous 1892 axe murders that made Lizzie Borden one of the most enduring figures in true-crime history. The trailer teases a blood-soaked psychological breakdown, with piano keys creating a chilling atmosphere over striking imagery. Whether or not that fits Lizzie Borden, that’s what fans have come to expect from the filmmaker. Leading the cast is Ella Beatty, daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, as Lizzie Borden.