Blonde, a fictionalized biopic of Marilyn Monroe directed by Anna De Armas, has been criticized for its explicit depictions of rape, sexual assault, and abortion.
And despite the fact that viewers and critics have labeled it as “unwatchable” and “depressing,” it has soared to the top of Netflix’s most-watched charts.
Although the film does not claim to be true, many of its most frightening scenes are based on genuine incidents from Monroe’s life. This video explains what actually transpired.