'The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes' Trailer: Netflix Goes All In On The Tragic Life Of An Icon

Amid uncertainty with its production and release, the Marilyn Monroe biopic “Blonde” from director Andrew Dominik will seemingly debut on Netflix later this year, albeit with an unspecified date. Additionally, and to some controversially, what had once been only rumored, Blonde,” has been confirmed to feature a rare NC-17 rating for “some sexual content.” Expectations are fitting then that no punches will be pulled with the film. This re-telling of the life of Marilyn Monroe is expected to be filled with darkness and intrigue.

Because of this, Netflix subscribers may be looking for a way to satiate their taste for this story. In that case, the upcoming documentary feature “The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes” may do just that. Specifically, the documentary looks to draw special interest to the most mysterious and tragic aspect of her life: Her untimely death at age 36.

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Here’s the official synopsis:

For decades, Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe’s tragic death spawned conspiracies and rumors, often overshadowing her talent and shrewdness. By piecing together her final weeks, days, and hours through previously unheard recordings of those who knew her best, this feature illuminates more of her glamorous, complicated life and offers a new perspective on that fateful night.

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Based on this synopsis, viewers can imagine that no stone is left unturned to dig into the truth of the Hollywood icon’s demise and what could have led up to it. As mentioned before, the tale of Marilyn Monroe spotlights the most glamorous and insidious aspects of the entertainment industry in equal measure and all in one person.

From executive producer Chris Smith and directed by Emma Cooper, “The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes” premieres on Netflix on April 27th. Watch the new trailer below.