Aileen Wuornos, Nick Broomfield
British documentarian Nick Broomfield trains his lens on infamous serial killer Aileen Wuornos, who began her murder spree in 1992. A highway prostitute at the age of 13, Wuornos was convicted of kill...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004
Stats: 160 reviews
Subpoenaed as a witness at a late appeal by Aileen Wuornos against her death sentence, filmmaker Nick Broomfield received a heaven-sent opportunity to improve upon his disappointing documentary The Selling of a Serial Killer. Having watched both films in close succession, ...( read more)
As someone with a psychological interest in killers, I found this documentary most facsinating, anyone who enjoyed the film Monster and would like to see the real Aileen would find this interesting
fascinating insight into the mind of the worlds most famous female serial killer
This was beyond messed up! Aileen was born into a "family" (I'll use that term loosely) situation that was unbelievably bad. She was abused practically from day 1 and it never got any better. There is still no excuse for murder but seeing this helps give you a glimpse into how...( read more)
Excellent documentary about one of the most compelling and interesting serial killers of our time. Fascinating stuff.
This poor, sick, sad woman, defeated at life from the very beginning. Part of you feels bad for her - she had little opportunity to better herself and part of you is revolted by her - so she goes out to murder men for money? Did she really deserve to die? Sad, sad, sad, in all se...( read more)
Very bizarre and quite chilling documentary. It affected me and disturbed me in equal measure.
Digs into the soul of this abused child, who never got the treatment she needed. Her eyes, radiating madness, will haunt your dreams. full review
Illuminates Wuornos' tragedy and eats into your mind. full review
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