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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992)

"The True Story of America's First Female Serial Killer"

6.619921h 27mEN
DocumentaryCrime

Directed by Nick Broomfield

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

1h 27m

Language

EN

Release

November 1, 1992

Director

Nick Broomfield

Official Trailer

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Overview

In this documentary, filmmaker Nick Broomfield follows the saga of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who has been accused of committing a brutal series of murders. Broomfield conducts interviews with Wuornos herself, and his crew films her trial as well as her interactions with religious fanatic Arlene P...

Cast

Aileen Wuornos

Aileen Wuornos

Self

Nick Broomfield

Nick Broomfield

Self

Arlene Pralle

Arlene Pralle

Self

Tyria Moore

Tyria Moore

Self - Aileen's Girlfriend

Mike Reynolds

Mike Reynolds

Self - Biographer

Steve Glazer

Steve Glazer

Self - Lawyer

Merle Cannonball

Merle Cannonball

Self - Bartender, Last Resort

Jesse 'The Human Bomb' Aviles

Jesse 'The Human Bomb' Aviles

Self

Brian Jarvis

Brian Jarvis

Self

Stéphane Markcovich

Stéphane Markcovich

Self

Michael McCarthy

Michael McCarthy

Self

Dick Mills

Dick Mills

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In this documentary, filmmaker Nick Broomfield follows the saga of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who has been accused of committing a brutal series of murders. Broomfield conducts interviews with Wuornos herself, and his crew films her trial as well as her interactions with religious fanatic Arlene Pralle, who gives Wuornos dubious advice and legally adopts her. The cameras also roll as the accused's attorney ignores the case at hand to negotiate a deal to sell his client's story.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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