MONSTER **** USA 2003 Dir: Patty Jenkins. 109 mins The title itself is subjective: writer-director Patty Jenkins doesn’t dilute the crimes of executed “white trash” Florida murderer Aileen Wuornos (who, at the time, had recently been the subject of Nick Broomfield’s widely admired documentaries), nor does she mute her abrasive…
Browsing: Christina Ricci
Charlize Theron gives a tour-de-force performance as America’s first female serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster (2003), from director Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman), that earned her accolades galore, including the prestigious best actress Oscar® in 2004. Now almost 20 years on from its original, lauded theatrical release, the film has…
Ahead of the UK digital release of his feature film MONSTROUS, writer / director Chris Sivertson talks about the joy of working with Christina Ricci, monstrous inspirations and why horror films are our modern day fairy tales. What drew you to take the helm on MONSTROUS, given that you usually…
MONSTROUS, a unique supernatural thriller, starring Christina Ricci and directed by Chris Sivertson (I Know Who Killed Me, All Cheerleaders Die), will be unleashed in the UK on Monday 11th July, courtesy of Koch Films. It will be available to download via Sky Store, Virgin Movies, Apple TV / iTunes and Amazon,…
BLESS THE CHILD * USA / Germany 2000 Dir: Chuck Russell. 103 mins Despite a great cast and the director of the third ELM STREET movie and BLOB remake at the helm, this pedestrian entry in the late 90’s Hollywood occult cycle (see also END OF DAYS, LOST SOULS, STIGMATA)…