Review of Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003) by Anita F — 16 Jun 2016
She worked as a hitchhiking hooker.
This documentary recounts the tragedy of the first known female serial killer in the United States, Aileen Carol Wuornos, and tells the tale of her tragic childhood, unspeakable lifestyle, and horrific crimes that lead to her arrest and eventual death. We watch interviews all the way up to her final execution that leaves the motives of her actions scrambled.
"I had a cow named Sir Angus McBeef.".
Nick Broomfield, director of numerous documentaries including Kurt and Courtney, Biggie and Tupac, Sarah Palin: You Betcha, Juvenile Liaison 1 & 2, and the upcoming Whitney Houston documentary, delivers Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer. The storyline for this picture is mesmerizing, fascinating, and brilliantly told. The scenes, setting, and level of interviews and insight is brilliant.
"Fuck you and the queen.".
This was on a list of best serial killer pictures on Netflix I came across on Facebook so I added it to my wish list...this was awesome. I loved how the tale was told and every interview up until the last minute. It really shows how tragic and intense life can be for some. I really, really recommend seeing this masterpiece.
"Eight men have been shot to death in cold blood...".
Grade: A.
This review of Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003) was written by Anita F on 16 Jun 2016.
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer has generally received positive reviews.
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