Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is finally available to stream on Netflix. Audiences of the show are already enthralled with Ryan Murphy's latest dramatization of a true crime. This one tells the story of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez who murdered their parents, José and Kitty Menendez.
Convicted of murdering their parents, and charged with life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, the brothers now claim their actions were that of self-defense against abuse inflicted upon them by their parents.
With the first half of their Monster true crime anthology series on Netflix garnering critical acclaim last year, season 1 tracked and chronicled the heinous crimes of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in 2022.
However, the latest installment of the documentary series of The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is focussed on demonstrating the lives and crimes of the notorious Menendez brothers.
Cooper Koch portrays Erik Menendez, the younger brother, alongside Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle.
Here are five other movies and TV shows that you can tune in to if you enjoyed Cooper Koch’s performance in this factual crime show of Monster: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
5 Movies and TV shows to watch starring Cooper Koch after Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Cooper Koch is a young American actor, mostly known for his slasher film They/Them and for the body horror film Swallowed, both shows premiered in 2022.
Recently he has appeared in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story in which he plays the role of Eric Menendez.
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1) A New York Christmas Wedding
Genre: Holiday Romance
A New York Christmas Wedding is written and directed by Abit. The plot of the show revolves around Jennifer, played by Nia Fairweather, who gets to the breaking point of near panic over her Christmas wedding to fiancé David, played by Otoja Abit. After a tense dinner at his parents' house, she goes out for a run to clear her head.
That is when she meets her guardian angel, Azrael, played by Cooper Koch who shows her what would have happened had she followed her heart and stayed with her childhood best friend Gabrielle - played by Adriana DeMeo.
This is a sweet, whimsical over-the-top romance flick despite it not being a big-budget production. It is indeed a heartwarming movie, which is also fun to watch.
2) They/Them
Genre: Slasher Film
They/Them is an American slasher film, written and directed by John Logan and released in 2022. This film is also John’s first feature film produced by Jason Blum through Blumhouse Productions. The film premiered at the Outfest Film Festival on July 24, 2022, and then released on Peacock on August 5, 2022.
The film follows a group of teenagers at an LGBTQ+ conversion camp, where they are abused by horrific psychological tactics while being stalked by a mysterious masked killer. Cooper plays the role of Stu in the movie.
The film gathered mixed reviews from the critics. It was reportedly excellent in casting and subject matter; however, the critics and the viewers felt that the story did not come together.
3) Swallowed
Genre: Horror
Swallowed is an American 2022 independent body horror movie that Koch starred in before appearing in The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. The movie is written and directed by Carter Smith and stars Jose Colon, Jena Malone, and Mark Patton alongside Koch.
The plot revolves around the tale of two mates who, on their last night out, wish to smuggle a mysterious substance into their system. They don't quite get off scot-free.
The film screened at Fantasia International Film Festival in 2022 and was released in the United States on February 14, 2023.
Critics have given the show mixed reviews.
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4) West 40s
Genre: Comedy Drama
The web series West 40s is based on five gay guys living in Manhattan's Hells Kitchen and they all are aged 40. Unlike most mainstream productions, it is one of the very few shows centering on this area of the LGBTQ community, and this group has some of the most side-splitting stories to reveal.
Before appearing in The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, being an out, proud gay man, Cooper vowed to fight for the rights of LGBTQ+ people. In the West 40s, Cooper plays Boy on Train.
5) Power Book II: Ghost
Genre: Crime Drama
American crime drama television series, Power Book II: Ghost, or Ghost, is created by Courtney A. Kemp. The series debuted on September 6, 2020, on Starz. This show is a direct sequel and spin-off of Power.
Similar to The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, the core content of this program revolves around the journey of some of the most controversial characters belonging to the show Power.
Cooper Koch makes a guest appearance in the show as Chase.
Cooper Koch, who appeared on The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story isn't on Instagram, so most of what we'll get to know about him is through his movie or film performances.
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