Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman

About Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman

Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman is a true-crime biopic that was released in 2021. It tells the tragic tale of Aileen Wuornos, a woman with a troubled past who would go on to become one of America's most infamous female serial killers. The movie provides a detailed account of Wuornos' life before her extensive killing spree,—the tumultuous relationships, the hardships, and the path of self-destruction leading to her eventual arrest.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Daniel Farrands, who is known for his work on horror and true-crime films. It was produced by Andrew G. La Marca, Lucas Jarach, and Daniel Farrands. With careful attention to detail and respect for the sensitive subject matter, the movie was made to provide a deep-dive into Wuornos' life.

Actors

• Payton Lepinski as Young Aileen Wuornos - A mesmerizing performance as the young and troubled Aileen, portraying the character's tumultuous past with profound intensity.
• Tobin Bell as Arlene Pralle - Played the role of Aileen's adoptive mother with convincing depth.
• Nick Vallelonga as Lewis Fell - Portrays Aileen’s first husband, encapsulating the character and his relationship with Aileen vividly.
• Lydia Hearst as Adult Aileen Wuornos - Captivatingly portrayed the older Aileen, with a gripping account of her descent into her infamous killing spree.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie serves as a prequel to Monster (2003), the critically-acclaimed film about Aileen Wuornos.
• Director Daniel Farrands has previously worked on other true-crime films such as The Haunting of Sharon Tate.

Quotes

• "Anger was the only emotion God left me."
• "Every monster starts as a broken child."

Music / Soundtrack

• "Road to Darkness" - Original Score
• "Lost Innocence" - Original Score
• "Aileen’s Theme" - Original Score