8. Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer
Recommended by 5 sites; IMDb rank 7.2 – Total:10 points
The 2003 documentary by Nick Broomfield delves into the life of Aileen Wuornos, who was convicted of killing 6 men in Florida. This is the second time the director filmed a documentary about the former prostitute, looking to get a complete look at her story as her execution date drew nearer.
The film follows the trial, but also features a final interview with Wuornos, a day before her execution. With her final words, she claimed to have been tortured in prison and says her mental state was altered by the guards who used sonic pressure to control her.
Wuornos was convicted in the early 90s after admitting to killing several men. She always said, however, that she had done it in self-defense.
