Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers

Aileen Wuornos was taken advantage of and abused by just about every single person in her life. That includes the justice system in this case. She did murder people though. Her story is just about one of the saddest things I've ever heard about. For her, her victims, and the families. This documentary is very well done. It really does underline the documentaries Nick Broomfield did as well. I think it's clear she killed the first time in self defense. We could have found out for sure if the prosecution and state weren't so happy to get tv shows, movies, and books made. John Tanner should be brought up on charges for hiding and ignoring evidence. The media and the justice system wanted that "female serial killer" angle so badly that they ignored all else. Does any of that mean Aileen didn't murder people... no. She did, and the families and victims deserved justice. None of these things are exclusionary. You can have empathy for the victims and the murderer, and in this case it's difficult not to.

Pretty pathetic to watch people film this, especially toward the end, when they are probably just looking for a financial benefit. No documentary experience at all. To those who took part in this thinking they get a pay off...no sympathy.....f off. Just like Aileen....serial killer. Go Away!!.......

This was advertised as a documentary however facts seemed to slide out the door and replaced by fans opinions the longer this movie went on Her Australian penpal / groupie pretty much put this in the trash basket denying she was a serial killer and claimed these men she killed represented people from her past who had abused her etc, totally justifying and exonerating her murders even though these men caused her no harm and were unfortunate innocent (except for being her clients) people. Perhaps is they left her fantasies on the cutting room floor it would have been a better movie and a documentary. I like the movie Monster which was about the same person, more factual and very good they could have explored the other side of her including the case where one potential victim who was intellectually challenged and after his first encounter with a female was spared her wrath and lived to tell the story. One for a rainy day when there's literally nothing much else to chose from.

One of America's most unique serial killers, Aileen Wuornos, has been the subject of several documentaries, but this one's a little bit different.

I've seen a few documentaries made about Aileen, and this one tells her story from an entirely different point of view. I enjoyed it; it's very interesting, and you'll hear some fascinating input, particularly the judge's story, which was shocking.

Aileen clearly had an incredibly tough early life; it's apparent that she had mental health issues, very likely as a result of years of abuse. One thing I have to highlight is that we're given an almost sympathetic viewpoint of Aileen.

For most of this documentary, we're led to believe that Aileen was justified in killing those seven men; it's only in the latter stages that she admits what had actually happened.

I'm not quite sure the loved ones of the murder victims would look upon her with such a sympathetic eye; she murdered seven people, and there's no justification for that.

Just remember, a filmmaker is giving you their take on Aileen's story.

7/10.

Documentaries are supposed to be neutral and investigate all aspects of the case. This seeks to retry the case(s) but seems to forget that Wournos, 1- actually confessed on multiple occasions that she had murdered them all, and 2 - confesses that she lied whilst under oath and made up parts of her account of the 'self defence'.

Also, the filmmaker insets herself far too much into proceedings as well as offering her opinion as to the state of mind of Ms. Wournos, whilst not being a medically trained professional.

Nice behind the scenes shots though.