Party Monster

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Party Monster

Released Feb 1, 1998

1h 0m

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2,500+ Ratings

This documentary depicts the rise and fall of Michael Alig, who arrives in New York City from Indiana and becomes a renowned club promoter. Notorious for their outlandishness, his parties become increasingly debauched and drug-fueled, as does Alig himself. When drug dealer and club regular Angel Melendez is found dead, evidence eventually points to Alig and one of his roommates as the killers. The film features interviews with Alig and others in his world, along with dramatized reenactments.

Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Rated: 3/5

Oct 10, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 14, 2005

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 11, 2004

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Refuses to become a preachy treatise on drug excess, opting instead to merely report the events with style, humour and a cast of astonishingly interesting 'characters'.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 27, 2003

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James Rocchi

Netflix

Fact-based story of drugs and death in "clubland" is boring and banal, failing in its attempt to shock and scandalize.

Rated: 1/5

Sep 12, 2003

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Nickolas S

I'm obsessed with the Club Kids.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/06/21

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Audience Member

I liked this documentary better than the fictionalized version though I liked that one as well. It seems more raw and honest.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

I followed this story in the late 80's. I saw a couple of the Geraldo episodes he was on. Truly a sociopath, drug abuser, killer .

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

Sad, even before the murder. Yet, I couldn't stop watching - like a train wreck

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

A rather deep documentary about the Club Kids murder. Featuring not only Alig himself, but many other players including his obviously heroin addicted girlfriend and his mother, who really impressed me by being totally understanding and accepting of her son. Also a pretty good look into the early 90s NYC night life. If you can handle the subject matter, it's RECOMMENDED.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

better than the film

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Synopsis

This documentary depicts the rise and fall of Michael Alig, who arrives in New York City from Indiana and becomes a renowned club promoter. Notorious for their outlandishness, his parties become increasingly debauched and drug-fueled, as does Alig himself. When drug dealer and club regular Angel Melendez is found dead, evidence eventually points to Alig and one of his roommates as the killers. The film features interviews with Alig and others in his world, along with dramatized reenactments.

Director: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Producer: Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey
Production Co: World of Wonder
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 1, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 23, 2017
Runtime: 1h 0m
Sound Mix: Stereo