Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman is a 2021 American horror thriller film[1] written and directed by Daniel Farrands. It shows a fictionalized version of the early life of serial killer Aileen Wuornos, with some real facts from her biography.[2] It stars Peyton List as Wuornos, supporting cast includes Tobin Bell, Lydia Hearst, Nick Vallelonga, Swen Temmel, and Andrew Biernat.
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| Directed by | Daniel Farrands |
| Written by | Daniel Farrands |
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| Cinematography | Roberto Correa |
| Edited by | Dan Riddle |
| Music by | Steve Moore |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $15,202 |
The film was released as video-on-demand on October 8, 2021, and on DVD on October 15, 2021.
Premise
editThe film is based on the early life of Aileen Wuornos in 1976 when she married wealthy yacht club commodore Lewis Fell, only to inflict mayhem within her new family and Florida's high society.
Cast
edit- Peyton List as Aileen Wuornos
- Tobin Bell as Lewis Fell, Wuornos' husband
- Lydia Hearst as Jennifer Fell
- Nick Vallelonga as Victor Miller
- Swen Temmel as Grady Miller
- Andrew Biernat as Mitch Miller
- Meadow Williams as Diane Pittman
- Joseph Schwartz as Keith
- Ashley Atwood as older Aileen
- Hamish Sturgeon as Peter
Production
editIn March 2021, it was announced that Voltage Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[3] Daniel Farrands, who directed the films Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman and The Haunting of Sharon Tate, became the project's director; Peyton List was cast in the lead role of a young Wuornos.[4]
Release and reception
editRelease
editThe film was scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States on September 20, 2021, by Fathom Events,[5] but the release was canceled.[6][7]
The film was released as video-on-demand on October 8, 2021, and on DVD on October 15, 2021, via Dark Star Pictures.[8] It was shown at the Screamfest Horror Film Festival on October 13, 2021.[9]
Critical reception
editOn Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 20%, based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 3.1/10.[10] Brian Orndorf of Blu-ray.com gave the film 2 stars out of 10: "It’s crude exploitation from a one-note helmer who keeps trying to make his mark as some type of master of true crime fiction [...] This is really just horrible B-moviemaking."[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Moore, Kasey (December 26, 2021). "What's Coming to Netflix in January 2022". Nylon. Archived from the original on January 2, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ a b Orndorf, Brian (October 8, 2021). "Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman Review". Blu-ray.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ Fraser, Kevin (March 16, 2021). "Monster Prequel American Boogeywoman Stars Peyton List As Aileen Wuornos". JoBlo.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ Miska, Brad (March 17, 2021). "'Cobra Kai's' Peyton List to Play the 'American Boogeywoman' in 'Monster' Prequel". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on March 17, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (April 27, 2021). "Voltage Pictures takes world rights on Ted Bundy thriller 'American Boogeyman' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - American Boogeywoman". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
- ^ "Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman". Fathom Events. Archived from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ Miska, Brad (September 20, 2021). "'Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman': Exclusive Look at "Cobra Kai" Star Peyton List in the Prequel to 'Monster' [Photos]". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman". Screamfest. Archived from the original on October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ "Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 21, 2023.