Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci Both shocking and deeply moving, Charlize Theron gives a blistering, multi-award winning performance as Aileen Wuornos - America's first female serial killer - in a film that burrows deep beneath the tabloid-sized headline stories to the abusive neglect, doomed romance and lost opportunities that plagued Aileen's life. Nearing suicidal despair, fate brings her together with kindred spirit Selby, a young woman throwing off the shackles of her oppressive upbringing. Desperate to keep their relationship alive, Aileen maintains her only means of income - a disastrous lifestyle of prostitution. Fuelled by an escalating fury, Aileen's life spirals into tragic circumstances, prompting a string of ill-fated killings, which leads America's media to designate their first female serial killer a true monster. ***** "powerful... staggering" - GQ "Theron gives this year's most impressive performance" - Harpers & Queen "Compelling" - Evening Standard "Astounding" - Esquire "Incredible" - Film Review "Theron's [is a] powerful, physically astonishing performance..." - Variety