--- product_id: 16057392 title: "Monster" price: "$29.41" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/16057392-monster store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # Monster **Price:** $29.41 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Monster - **How much does it cost?** $29.41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/16057392-monster) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Charlize Theron stars in MONSTER, a shockingly moving film that burrows deep beneath the tabloid-sized headlines of Aileen Wuornos, the man-hating, and murdering, serial killer. Set Contains: Director Patty Jenkins is prominent in Monster's two above-average 15-minute featurettes. "Based on a True Story: The Making of Monster" combines news broadcast; interviews with Jenkins, Charlize Theron, and others; a look at Theron's makeup; and signs of Aileen Wuornos's real-life world, including her best friend and the real Last Resort bar. Jenkins and composer BT discuss the score in the other featurette, including how "the score was conceived from the ground up in 5.1" (the DVD's sound is all-enveloping) as well as the use of the hurdy-gurdy and the contribution of Journey's Steve Perry (even this featurette is in DTS). There's also a film-mixing demo, in which the viewer can add or subtract (but not change the levels of) the dialogue, sound effects, and music in a two-minute segment of the Funworld scene. Surprisingly there's no cross-promotion of the simultaneously released interview disc, Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer. --David Horiuchi Review: Great Film, Disturbing Legacy, Compassion Needed... - Well...What we have here is a disturbing movie in some ways, but that is its intention, anyway. It allows us to think about the marginalized of our society and tries to make us understand what Aileen Wuornos went through in her life. Of particular importance is the absolutely terrific acting by Charlize Theron (for which she received Best Actress in this role) and Christina Ricci, who nearly steals the show. Before viewing, one should take a look on Wikipedia of the real story behind one of the nation's few women serial killers. And then, make a decision as to whether or not she should have been executed or not. In working with those deemed mentally ill as well as the marginalized, I have discovered they all have their own stories, some of which are just plain awful. Such is the case here. Other reviewers state with an air of ignorance and subtle racism that Wuornos should have approached social services in an attempt to wrestle with her demons in a safe manner and get some support, medication and resolution in a halfway house. I seriously doubt that Wuornos had the belief she could trust those agencies in light of the fact no one really understood her, or those demons she grappled so hard with. While it is true that as a prostitute one's daily life is always at risk, knows the dangers faced, and try to get something to eat to keep from starving to death. To care about persons such as what is depicted here knocks on the door of our capacity as humans to show some level of compassion, some level of maturity. That can be hard to do at times. Scenes where Theron faces potential employers are disturbing, as she gets angry and tells them off, rightly so in some respects. Bad behavior, indeed. On both sides. But practicing loving kindness is something not only lacking in Wuornos, but in those potential employers as well, and society as a whole. When you see this film, think about the true fact Wuornos was deemed Borderline Personality Disorder and Anti-Social Personality Disorder. Most of the time, personality disorders are difficult, if not impossible, to resolve, with or without medication, with or without therapy. Then, to be subjected to the criminal justice system in Florida is also difficult, and the subject's notoriety preceded her before she even had the remotest chance of a fair trial. When one deals with pathology of this magnitude, it is indeed, difficult to cast aside one's own prejudices in dealing with this population of the marginalized. The saving grace of Wuornos' legacy is that when one sees this film or reads about her life, perhaps compassion will find a way into one's life so that others may benefit. Movie Critic Roger Ebert at the time thought this the Best Film of the Year when it first came out. I would agree. Worth seeing and highly recommended. Review: The Story Of Lee Wuornos - This disturbing, but celebrated film, "Monster", is loosely based upon the life of Aileen Wuornos, a street prostitute who murdered several of her clients. Wuoronos spent twelve years on Floriday's death row before her execution in 2002. Set in Daytona Beach, Florida,"Monster" shows Lee's relationship with a young, gay woman, Selby, a fictional character. "Monster" is a gripping, stunning film with Charlize Theron's passionate and all-too-believable portrayal of Lee. The anger pours out of Lee as does her search for love and her hope for bettering herself following a ruinous upbringing. Theron received the Academy Award for Best Actress for what remains a remarkable performance. Christina Ricci offers an excellent performance in her own right as Selby. The movie is intense in its portrayal of Lee and the men she kills and in its depiction of her relationship with Selby. The characters of both women are well-developed as the film builds to its inexorable climax. The film offers a convincing, sleazy setting in cheap bars and hotels, and in isolated rural areas where Lee dispatches her johns. The film also boasts an outstanding soundtrack. The film builds up a great deal of sympathy for Lee, for her hardships and rapes, and for her attempt to rise above a wretched life. I don't remember seeing "Monsters" when it was released, although I knew about Wuornos. The film was the first directed by Patty Jenkins who received the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. Jenkins also wrote the masterful screenplay. "Monsters" has deservedly become a classic. It is one of the best crime dramas I have seen. Robin Friedman ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00005JMUK | | Actors | Bruce Dern, Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Lee Tergesen | | Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #65,848 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #3,322 in Mystery & Thrillers (Movies & TV) #10,569 in Drama DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,837) | | Director | Patty Jenkins | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Language | English (DTS 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1) | | MPAA rating | R (Restricted) | | Media Format | Subtitled | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | Brad Wyman, Charlize Theron, Donald Kushner, Mark Damon | | Product Dimensions | 0.54 x 0.75 x 0.07 inches; 2.4 ounces | | Release date | June 1, 2004 | | Run time | 1 hour and 49 minutes | | Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Subtitles: | Spanish | ## Product Details - **Format:** Subtitled - **Genre:** Crime, Drama - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 49 minutes ## Images ![Monster - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91SDGLnCMQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Film, Disturbing Legacy, Compassion Needed... *by J***. on June 29, 2014* Well...What we have here is a disturbing movie in some ways, but that is its intention, anyway. It allows us to think about the marginalized of our society and tries to make us understand what Aileen Wuornos went through in her life. Of particular importance is the absolutely terrific acting by Charlize Theron (for which she received Best Actress in this role) and Christina Ricci, who nearly steals the show. Before viewing, one should take a look on Wikipedia of the real story behind one of the nation's few women serial killers. And then, make a decision as to whether or not she should have been executed or not. In working with those deemed mentally ill as well as the marginalized, I have discovered they all have their own stories, some of which are just plain awful. Such is the case here. Other reviewers state with an air of ignorance and subtle racism that Wuornos should have approached social services in an attempt to wrestle with her demons in a safe manner and get some support, medication and resolution in a halfway house. I seriously doubt that Wuornos had the belief she could trust those agencies in light of the fact no one really understood her, or those demons she grappled so hard with. While it is true that as a prostitute one's daily life is always at risk, knows the dangers faced, and try to get something to eat to keep from starving to death. To care about persons such as what is depicted here knocks on the door of our capacity as humans to show some level of compassion, some level of maturity. That can be hard to do at times. Scenes where Theron faces potential employers are disturbing, as she gets angry and tells them off, rightly so in some respects. Bad behavior, indeed. On both sides. But practicing loving kindness is something not only lacking in Wuornos, but in those potential employers as well, and society as a whole. When you see this film, think about the true fact Wuornos was deemed Borderline Personality Disorder and Anti-Social Personality Disorder. Most of the time, personality disorders are difficult, if not impossible, to resolve, with or without medication, with or without therapy. Then, to be subjected to the criminal justice system in Florida is also difficult, and the subject's notoriety preceded her before she even had the remotest chance of a fair trial. When one deals with pathology of this magnitude, it is indeed, difficult to cast aside one's own prejudices in dealing with this population of the marginalized. The saving grace of Wuornos' legacy is that when one sees this film or reads about her life, perhaps compassion will find a way into one's life so that others may benefit. Movie Critic Roger Ebert at the time thought this the Best Film of the Year when it first came out. I would agree. Worth seeing and highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Story Of Lee Wuornos *by R***N on November 17, 2022* This disturbing, but celebrated film, "Monster", is loosely based upon the life of Aileen Wuornos, a street prostitute who murdered several of her clients. Wuoronos spent twelve years on Floriday's death row before her execution in 2002. Set in Daytona Beach, Florida,"Monster" shows Lee's relationship with a young, gay woman, Selby, a fictional character. "Monster" is a gripping, stunning film with Charlize Theron's passionate and all-too-believable portrayal of Lee. The anger pours out of Lee as does her search for love and her hope for bettering herself following a ruinous upbringing. Theron received the Academy Award for Best Actress for what remains a remarkable performance. Christina Ricci offers an excellent performance in her own right as Selby. The movie is intense in its portrayal of Lee and the men she kills and in its depiction of her relationship with Selby. The characters of both women are well-developed as the film builds to its inexorable climax. The film offers a convincing, sleazy setting in cheap bars and hotels, and in isolated rural areas where Lee dispatches her johns. The film also boasts an outstanding soundtrack. The film builds up a great deal of sympathy for Lee, for her hardships and rapes, and for her attempt to rise above a wretched life. I don't remember seeing "Monsters" when it was released, although I knew about Wuornos. The film was the first directed by Patty Jenkins who received the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. Jenkins also wrote the masterful screenplay. "Monsters" has deservedly become a classic. It is one of the best crime dramas I have seen. Robin Friedman ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A legendary acting performance should be in your film library *by C***S on March 6, 2006* If you have not seen Charlize Theron 'channel' Aileen Wuornos in the film Monster, you are in for an amazing film experience. This performance by Theron will become legendary, much like Robert DeNero's legendary acting in Raging Bull. Let me explain why I found this film to be exceptional: When I read a book or see a film, I watch for the manner in which the writer,director, and actors portray the characters. The more justice shown and compassion shown, generally the more I like the work. I am not convinced of pure evil or pure charity or pure innocenence or pure revenge. Charlize Theron allows us to see the terribly twisted youth and adolescence of Aileen, the series of bad breaks and miscalculations, and yet we also see her crimes as unnecessary, especially all her murders after the first murder. She did kill a sadistic rapist in self defense in her first homocide, but unfortunately this melts into a series of murders. It is when a good Samaratan type of family man picks her up thinking that she is really a person in need of help, and circumstances come together so that Aileen chooses to kill him also, that we see her final sentence is just and we can leave the end of the film with a sense of closure. Christina Ricci plays the lost lesbian girl that was Eileen's partner in these final months and during the murder spree. She does a good job of playing the rebellious teenager, rebelling against any boundaries and yet dependent on the adult world for her meals and clothing and shelter. The film will make you sad and maybe even angry. I become angry when I think about the physical and sexual mistreatment of children and how these experiences may destroy a life course or life path. I felt real compassion for Aileen but also for her victims. Well made, well acted, excellent film. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/16057392-monster](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/16057392-monster) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ecuador* *Store origin: EC* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*