Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend has claimed he "groomed" the women who lived in the Playboy Mansion with him in an upcoming documentary.
Hefner's former girlfriend, Sondra Theodore, shared her insights in a trailer for Secrets of Playboy; an A&E documentary that promises to unravel "the glamorous mythology behind the Playboy empire created over several decades".
The 10-part docuseries premiering on A&E on January 24, is set to lift the lid on the "dark underbelly" of Playboy and how its venues became a seedy playground for drug use, sexual abuse, and even bestiality.
The series delves into the hidden truths behind Playboy with exclusive interviews with insiders, including Hefner's ex-girlfriends Holly Madison and Theodore, as well as former 'Bunny Mother' PJ Masten.
A new trailer exclusive to E! News sees Masten claim there was "a secret world" behind Playboy, saying it was "all about powerful men preying on beautiful young women".
Meanwhile, Theodore alleges the empire was "a manipulation from the beginning", adding, "[Hefner] groomed us all."
The documentary sees people who were once close to Hefner recall instances of women being drugged, asked if they liked "snuff films" and being "passed around to Hefner's friends".
What's more, Theodore described Hefner as a "monster" with "the things he got turned on by".
Playboy "VIPs" are accused of having "assaulted and raped young women", while Hefner himself is described as a "predator" who "ruined women's lives".
Responding to the accusations in a statement, Playboy told E! News: "We trust and validate women and their stories and strongly support the individuals who have come forward to share their experiences in this documentary.
"As a brand with sex-positivity at its core, we believe safety, security, and accountability are paramount. After nearly 70 years in business, there are many elements of Playboy’s long history of which we are immensely proud, and there are elements we find unworthy of our principles.
"Today, we strive to live up to the positive aspects of our legacy, and are proud of the work we have done in recent years to stand for freedom and equality while advancing our mission of pleasure for all. The Hefner family is no longer associated with Playboy."