Monster

~Based on a true story.

Overview

In 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos befriends and enters a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Determined to straighten out her life, Aileen's limited education lands her back on the corner. She's raped by a trick, who she kills. A string of murder and robbery follows that ultimately leads Aileen to becoming America's first female serial killer.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2003-12-24
Budget: $8000000
Revenue: $58469210
Runtime: 109 min

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