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Party Monster (2003)

Party Monster (2003)
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After profiling Monica Lewinsky, Billy Haynes, and Tammy Faye Bakker, documentarians Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato make their feature debut with this true-life tale of the rapid climb and lurid demise of a flamboyant young club promoter in late-'80s/early-'90s Manhattan. Based on James St. James' nonfiction account Disco Bloodbath as well as on the writer/directors' own 1998 documentary, Party Monster features former child star Macaulay Culkin as Michael Alig, a Midwestern teen determined to forget his past amidst the bright lights and throbbing house music of New York City's nightlife. Introduced to the club scene by St. James (Seth Green), Alig quickly becomes an event promoter himself, dreaming up bizarrely themed dance parties in such unlikely venues as fast-food restaurants and subway cars. But this archetypical "club kid" orchestrates his own downfall when, stoned on designer drugs, he and accomplice Freez (Justin Hagan) brutally murder their small-time dealer friend Angel Menendez (Wilson Cruz). Party Monster had its world premiere in the Dramatic Competition at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

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Starring:
Macaulay Culkin, Seth Green, (more)
Director(s):
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Party Monster

After profiling Monica Lewinsky, Billy Haynes, and Tammy Faye Bakker, documentarians Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato make their feature debut with this true-life tale of the rapid climb and lurid demise of a flamboyant young club promoter in late-'80s/early-'90s Manhattan. Based on James St. James' nonfiction account Disco Bloodbath as well as on the writer/directors' own 1998 documentary, Party Monster features former child star Macaulay Culkin as Michael Alig, a Midwestern teen determined to forget his past amidst the bright lights and throbbing house music of New York City's nightlife. Introduced to the club scene by St. James (Seth Green), Alig quickly becomes an event promoter himself, dreaming up bizarrely themed dance parties in such unlikely venues as fast-food restaurants and subway cars. But this archetypical "club kid" orchestrates his own downfall when, stoned on designer drugs, he and accomplice Freez (Justin Hagan) brutally murder their small-time dealer friend Angel Menendez (Wilson Cruz). Party Monster had its world premiere in the Dramatic Competition at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
99 mins

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Director(s):
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Writer(s):
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Producer(s):
Christine Vachon, Randy Barbato, Jon Marcus
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Diana C.

    Very, very good movie...there were accurate places and parties, which make the movie even more amazing....I think the acting was accurate and superb, if they did not act that way, then the movie would not be accurate. I highly recommend reading the book, written by James st. James before seeing the movie. I did not put that book down!! It is amazing, and once you read it, you would understand the main points of the movie.

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    Kenneth C.

    Macaulay Culkin and Seth Green do an awesome job in this film. Remember it is based on actual events (though of course there is some "Hollywood" in there) - and while Culkin may act "high-strung" as Michael Alig, the real-life Michael Alig is himself - high strung! I think all did an awesome job! -ken@free-america.us

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    Beth N.

    This was a very interesting movie and very entertaining .There's alot of drug use so if you are in recovery from drug addiction you need to ask yourself if this kind of thing will trigger you into a relapse. So watch with caution. All in all it was a good movie. A true story about murder with lots of color and glitter.

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