Monster

Monster

Based on a true story.

Directed by Patty Jenkins

Produced by Media 8 Entertainment, DEJ Productions

2003109 min7.2 / 10

A harrowing, unflinching portrait of a desperate woman's descent into violence, grounded in the trauma of poverty, abuse, and a doomed relationship.

In 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos befriends and enters a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Determined to straighten out her life, Aileen's limited education lands her back on the corner. She's raped by a trick, who she kills. A string of murder and robbery follows that ultimately leads Aileen to becoming America's first female serial killer.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Monster sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Monster violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Does Monster end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Monster easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Monster scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Monster, and what each one shares →

Like Monster

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Monster

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Monster, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Monster, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Monster, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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