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Monster (2003)

R  |   |  Biography, Crime, Drama

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Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer.

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  • Charlize Theron in Monster (2003)
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Awards

Won 1 Oscar.

Another 29 wins & 25 nominations.

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Scott Wilson turned down the small role of Horton a number of times before finally agreeing to play it. He thought to play the part correctly, he would have to go to a place emotionally that he didn't think he was prepared to go as an actor.

Quotes

Aileen: I always wanted to be in the movies.
Aileen: When I was little I thought for sure that one day, I could be a big, big star. Or maybe just beautiful... beautiful and rich, like the women on TV. Yeah, I had a lot of dreams. And I guess you can call me a real ...

Goofs

While Donna comes into Selby's room and tells her about the job with her dad, the door is open wider in one shot than in the ones before or after it.

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Plot Summary

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Genres

Biography | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

30 January 2004

Language

English

Country of Origin

Germany, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$86,831 (USA) (28 December 2003)

Gross:

$34,469,210 (USA)

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