The Shards: Bret Easton Ellis and Ryan Murphy Deliver 80s L.A. Dread in New Poster
Get ready for a potent cocktail of 80s excess, privilege, and pure dread. FX just dropped a new poster for The Shards, and it confirms what we’ve suspected: the team-up of author Bret Easton Ellis (American Psycho) and producer Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story) is a stylishly dark affair.
This isn't just another teen drama. The Shards plunges into 1980s Los Angeles, where elite high school seniors juggle identity, sex, and obsession. But beneath the glittering surface lurks a terrifying reality: a serial killer known as The Trawler is preying on teenagers across the city.
The series centers on aspiring writer Bret (Igby Rigney), whose reality warps with the arrival of the magnetic Robert Mallory (Homer Gere). His appearance coincides ominously with The Trawler's escalating reign of terror. It’s Ellis's signature nihilistic glamor meets Murphy's dramatic flair, promising a psychological thriller unlike anything else. Expect a deep dive into the darker side of American adolescence.
“It’s Ellis's signature nihilistic glamor meets Murphy's dramatic flair, promising a psychological thriller unlike anything else.”
Catzye Take
What's interesting here is how two masters of dark, psychological storytelling are converging on a period piece. Fans of moody thrillers with a sharp edge, particularly those who appreciate adaptations of complex novels, should definitely check this out. We're curious to see how faithfully it captures Ellis's unique voice.
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