Monster

Monster is a 2003 dramatic film by Patty Jenkins, which starred Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci and Bruce Dern. The film is based on the true story of a serial killer named Aileen Wuornos, who was a prostitute in Florida that murdered her clients.

Monster follows Aileen (played by Charlize Theron) down through a destructive spiral which begins when she is raped by one her johns and winds up killing him in self defense, and ends with her being sentenced to death. The movie also focuses on her complicated relationship with another woman named Selby (played by Christina Ricci who ultimately winds up testifying against Aileen during her trial.

Charlize Theron won a Best Actress Oscar for her performance as Aileen Wuornos.

Fast Facts

1. Writer/Director: Patty Jenkins
2. Producers: Charlize Theron, Mark Damon, Clark Peterson, Donald Kushner and Brad Wyman
3. Studio: Columbia Pictures
4. Released: December 24, 2003
5. Run time: 109 minutes
6. Budget: 8 million USD
7. Award: Charlize Theron won a Best Actress Oscar
8. MPAA rating: R

Cast Information

1. Charlize Theron as Aileen Wuornos
2. Christina Ricci as Selby Wall
3. Bruce Dern as Thomas

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