@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
British documentarian Nick Broomfield creates a follow-up piece to his 1992 documentary of the serial killer Aileen Wuornos, a highway prostitute who was convicted of killing six men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Interviewing an increasingly mentally unstable Wuornos, Broomfield captures the distorted mind of a murderer whom the state of Florida deems of sound mind -- and therefore fit to execute. Throughout the film, Broomfield includes footage of his testimony at Wuornos' trial.
Quick Stats
6.7
TMDB Rating
150
Votes
1h 29m
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Key Crew
DirectorJoan Churchill
CinematographyJoan Churchill
ComposerAad Wirtz
EditorRob Burchell
Produced by
Lafayette Film
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Aileen Wuornos
Self (archive footage)
Nick Broomfield
Self
D
Diane Wuornos
Self
A
Arlene Pralle
Self (archive footage)
Tyria Moore
Self (archive footage)
D
Dawn Botkins
Self
M
Michelle Chauvin
Self
D
Dick Mills
Self (archive footage)
D
Dennis Allen
Self
Jeb Bush
Self (archive footage)
J
Joe Hobson
Self (archive footage)
S
Steve Glazer
Self
D
Danny Caldwell
Self
J
Jerry Moss
Self
B
Brian Jarvis
Self
