Monsters Star Poses with Gruesome Menendez Costumes in Disturbing Photo

Nicholas Alexander Chavez, known for his portrayal of Lyle Menendez in Netflix’s true crime series, *Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story*, is facing significant criticism on social media after being photographed with two fans dressed as the infamous brothers.

As one of the most discussed true crime series of 2024, *Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story* endured a wave of controversies and public scrutiny following its release in September.

The recent backlash centers around a photo featuring Chavez, who played Lyle Menendez. In this viral image, he is seen alongside two individuals in costumes designed to represent the brothers.

just very off putting sorry pic.twitter.com/sBHxPJ5XHP

— ♱ (@GR0TESQUERlE) October 27, 2024

One of the outfits features fake blood, a nod to the tragic murder of their parents in 1989. A wave of reactions from viewers has expressed disgust and disappointment, with some directing their anger toward Chavez.

“Honestly, I feel let down by Nicholas after seeing this; he could have easily declined to take photos with them,” a user on Reddit commented.

Another commenter stated, “I’m baffled by Nicholas’s choices… Seriously, what was going through his mind when he posed for this?”

“It’s quite unsettling,” another remarked. “Being inspired by the characters is one thing, but dressing up as them for Halloween is bizarre. These were real individuals who faced severe trauma, not just characters from a horror film. It appears Nicholas doesn’t regard Lyle as a real person but rather as a fictional figure.”

Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menendez in Monsters — Netflix

On the other hand, some are arguing that the blame shouldn’t solely fall on Chavez, as he was not in costume himself. “While it’s inappropriate for him to take this picture, a lot of the criticism should be directed toward these fans,” one observer pointed out.

“I believe Nicholas is still young and relatively new to this experience. He was likely caught off guard and agreed to a photo without much thought,” another supporter commented. “The internet is filled with people who feel entitled to react dramatically over trivial matters.”

A different perspective noted, “In Nicholas’s case, I don’t think he intended any harm. He probably just saw two eager fans and felt uncomfortable saying ‘no’ to a picture.”

If you’re curious about more aspects of the Menendez Brothers story that the documentary left out, be sure to check it out.

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