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Party Monster

2003-09-05 · 98 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy · Drama · Crime · Thriller

The New York club scene of the 80s and 90s was a world like no other. Into this candy-colored, mirror ball playground stepped Michael Alig, a wannabe from nowhere special. Under the watchful eye of veteran club kid James St. James, Alig quickly rose to the top... and there was no place to go but down.

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Directors
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Production companies
ContentFilm, Fortissimo Films, Killer Films, John Wells Productions, World of Wonder
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom, Netherlands
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 742,898

Top Cast

Macaulay CulkinMacaulay CulkinMichael Alig
Seth GreenSeth GreenJames St. James
Chloë SevignyChloë SevignyGitsy
Natasha LyonneNatasha LyonneBrooke
Wilmer ValderramaWilmer ValderramaKioki
Wilson CruzWilson CruzAngel
Diana ScarwidDiana ScarwidElke
Dylan McDermottDylan McDermottPeter Gatien
Marilyn MansonMarilyn MansonChristina
Mia KirshnerMia KirshnerNatasha
Janis DardarisJanis DardarisTV Reporter
Manny PerezManny PerezJohnny
Justin HaganJustin HaganFreez
John StamosJohn StamosTalk Show Host
Daniel FranzeseDaniel FranzeseThe Rat
Michael KaycheckMichael KaycheckBen
Steven MarcusSteven MarcusBill
Amanda LeporeAmanda LeporeSelf (uncredited)
Richie RichSelf (uncredited)

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