Based on the true story of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who was executed in 2002 for the brutal murders of at least 6 men in Florida. Homeless most of her life, Wuornos subsisted by working as a prostitute. In Florida, down to her last five dollars and pondering suicide, she stopped into a bar for a beer where she meets Selby. One night, after a john attacks her, Aileen pulls a gun and kills the man. Aileen's loathing for the men who pay her for sex becomes so extreme that she begins killing her customers regardless of their behavior.
Publisher:[Los Angeles, Calif.] : First Look Studios, [2009]
General Note: Language track in English, with optional Spanish subtitles.English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingAcademy Award, 2004: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Theron).Special features: "Based on a true story: the making of Monster" featurette (16 min.); DTS film making demo featurette; interview with Patty Jenkins & composer BT; international trailer; theatrical trailer.Originally released as a motion picture in 2003.Title from container.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Steven Bernstein ; editors, Jane Kurson, Arthur Coburn ; music, BT ; costume designer, Rhona Meyers ; production designer, Edward T. McAvoy.
Participant or Performer Note: Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Lee Tergesen, Annie Corley, Scott Wilson.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R; strong violence and sexual content, and for pervasive language.
Awards Note:
Academy Award, 2004: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Theron).