Party Monster (2003)
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- R
- 1h 38min
- Biography, Crime
- 17 Oct 2003 (UK)
- Movie
Based on the true story of Michael Alig, a Club Kid party organizer whose life was sent spiraling down when he bragged on television about killing his drug dealer and roommate.
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Awards:
- 4 nominations.
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Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Seth Green | ... |
James
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| Macaulay Culkin | ... |
Michael
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| Diana Scarwid | ... |
Elke
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Dillon Woolley | ... |
Young James
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| Marilyn Manson | ... |
Christina
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| Dylan McDermott | ... |
Peter Gatien
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| Mia Kirshner | ... |
Natasha
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| Wilmer Valderrama | ... |
Keoki
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Elliot Kriss | ... |
Cabbie
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| Janis Dardaris | ... |
TV Reporter
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| Wilson Cruz | ... |
Angel
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| Manny Perez | ... |
Johnny
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| Justin Hagan | ... |
Freez
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Brendan O'Malley | ... |
Young Michael
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Phillip Knasiak | ... |
Young Wrestler
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John Henry Summerour | ... |
Rodney
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| John Stamos | ... |
Talk Show Host
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| Chloë Sevigny | ... |
Gitsie
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| Natasha Lyonne | ... |
Brooke
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| Daniel Franzese | ... |
Stage Hand / The Rat
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| Michael Kaycheck | ... |
Ben
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| Steven Marcus | ... |
Bill
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Angel Anes | ... |
Candy Cane (uncredited)
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Brian Bergdoll | ... |
Clara The Chicken (uncredited)
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| Joey Gray | ... |
Karl (uncredited)
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| Amanda Lepore | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Jill Lewis | ... |
Party Kid (uncredited)
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Walt Paper | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Richie Rich | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Sacred Schneidmiller | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| James Sheldon | ... |
Male Geisha (uncredited)
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| Gerrold Vincent | ... |
Club Kid (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Fenton Bailey | ||
| Randy Barbato | ||
Written by
| Fenton Bailey | ... | (written by) |
| Randy Barbato | ... | (written by) |
| James St. James | ... | (book "Disco Bloodbath") |
Produced by
| Fenton Bailey | ... | producer |
| Randy Barbato | ... | producer |
| Wouter Barendrecht | ... | executive producer |
| Jon Marcus | ... | producer |
| Edward R. Pressman | ... | executive producer |
| John Schmidt | ... | executive producer |
| Brad Simpson | ... | producer (as Bradford Simpson) |
| Thairin Smothers | ... | associate producer |
| Sofia Sondervan | ... | executive producer |
| Derrick Tseng | ... | line producer |
| Christine Vachon | ... | producer |
| John Wells | ... | executive producer |
| Michael J. Werner | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jimmy Harry | ||
Cinematography by
| Teodoro Maniaci | ||
Film Editing by
| Jeremy Simmons | ||
Editorial Department
| Shawn Booth | ... | post-production intern |
| Kashina Kessler | ... | assistant editor |
| Michael Zeininger | ... | post-production assistant |
Casting By
| Susan Shopmaker | ||
Production Design by
| Andrea Stanley | ||
Art Direction by
| Laura Ballinger | ||
Set Decoration by
| Susan Ogu | ||
Costume Design by
| Richie Rich | ... | (as Heatherette) |
| Michael Wilkinson | ||
Makeup Department
| Brian Abbott | ... | makeup artist |
| Derek Becker | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Robin Day | ... | key hair stylist |
| Davion Edwards | ... | hair design assistant |
| Jason Hayes | ... | hair and wig designer / hair department head |
| Kabuki | ... | key makeup artist |
| Jill Karol | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Jill Astmann) |
| Cassandra Keating | ... | key makeup artist |
| Leza Ann Rawlins | ... | Additional Makeup Artist |
| Sacred Schneidmiller | ... | makeup artist (as Sacred) |
| Josh Turi | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Gerrold Vincent | ... | special makeup effects artist |
Production Management
| Beau J. Genot | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Sophia Lin | ... | production manager |
| Stephanie Meurer | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Dan Brillman | ... | second second assistant director |
| Alyson Latz | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael Lerman | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Will Alovis | ... | property master: Los Angeles |
| Sarah Berney | ... | charge/camera scenic artist |
| Laurie Chakel | ... | art production assistant |
| Brent Godek | ... | lead man |
| Brenna Griffin | ... | set dresser |
| Andrea Harrell | ... | art department artist |
| Michael Jortner | ... | assistant property master |
| John Moran | ... | graphics |
| Marc Newman | ... | lead man |
| Roxy Toporowych | ... | set dresser |
| John Vogler | ... | art department assistant |
Sound Department
| Antonio L. Arroyo | ... | sound mixer |
| Lance Brown | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jed M. Dodge | ... | dialogue editor |
| J. Aloysius Flanagan III | ... | sound re-recording mixer assistant |
| Michael J. Fox | ... | adr mixer |
| Frank Gaeta | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Robert Getty | ... | dialogue editor |
| Phyllis Ginter | ... | foley artist |
| Marilyn Graf | ... | foley mixer |
| Frederick Howard | ... | sound effects editor |
| Derek Marcil | ... | re-recording mixer |
| William Martel Jr. | ... | production sound mixer |
| Dennis Twitty | ... | sound assistant |
| Aaron Wilcox | ... | facilities management / re-recording projectionist |
Stunts
| Chris Barnes | ... | stunt rigger |
| Manny Siverio | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Oliver Cary | ... | assistant camera |
| James Casey | ... | grip |
| Eric Gearity | ... | key grip |
| Michael N. Green | ... | best boy electric |
| Sam Levy | ... | camera operator |
| Scott Miller | ... | gaffer |
| Mark Schmidt | ... | camera operator |
| Craig Striano | ... | grip |
| Chad Strohmayer | ... | additional electrician |
| Joshua Van Praag | ... | electrician |
| JoJo Whilden | ... | still photographer |
Casting Department
| Sharon Blythe | ... | casting assistant |
| Lois Drabkin | ... | casting assistant |
| Lori Eastside | ... | extras casting |
| Sam Lisenco | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Erica Palgon | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sherri Kohl Owles | ... | additional wardrobe supervisor |
| Lisa Padovani | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Kate Quinlan | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Gerrold Vincent | ... | additional costumer |
| Jan Finnell | ... | costume research assistant (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Sara Bartkiewicz | ... | location intern |
| Kat Donahue | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Bill Coleman | ... | music supervisor |
| Kevin Haskins | ... | composer: source cue |
| Howard Paar | ... | music supervisor |
| Angelos Skordos | ... | associate music coordinator |
| Ronald J. Webb | ... | music editor (as Ron Webb) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sherry Gunderman | ... | script supervisor: Los Angeles |
| Anthony Pettine | ... | script supervisor |
Other crew
| Jonathan Blitstein | ... | office intern |
| Damien Breen | ... | researcher |
| Pauline Burt | ... | risk manager |
| Charlie Dibe | ... | assistant to producer |
| Larry Donahue | ... | caterer |
| Michael Dudek | ... | production assistant |
| Lindsay Feldman | ... | office production intern |
| Nicole Flowers | ... | production accountant: Los Angeles |
| Jim Galasso | ... | assistant: Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato |
| Jacob Gitzis | ... | product placement |
| Susan Grennan | ... | production assistant |
| Erin Heidenreich | ... | sales agent |
| John Kalning | ... | art assistant |
| Brendan MacDevette | ... | production assistant |
| Jeff Murry | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Charles Pugliese | ... | assistant: Christine Vachon |
| Patrick Russell | ... | assistant: Sofia Sondervan |
| Joe Smalley | ... | key set production assistant |
| Tess Smalley | ... | production coordinator (as Teresa Reilly) |
| Susan J. Spohr | ... | customer satisfaction |
| Chris Stiles | ... | production assistant |
| Daniel Wagner | ... | assistant: Christine Vachon |
| Meghan K. Wicker | ... | assistant: Killer Films |
| Shelby Wong | ... | office production assistant |
| Jeff Maksym | ... | pre-production office intern (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Laura De Casto | ... | thanks |
| Chris McKim | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Strand Releasing (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- ContentFilm (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro Tartan Distribution Ltd. (2003) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Wise Policy (Japan) (theatrical)
- esse&bi cinematografica distribuzione (2004) (Italy) (theatrical)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- ArtCam (Czech Republic)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (2005) (Switzerland) (DVD)
- Carmen Films (Russia)
- DEJ Productions
- Filmax Home Video (2006) (Spain) (DVD)
- Karmen (Russia)
- Media Cooperation One (MC-One) (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Optimale (2005) (France) (DVD)
- Palisades Tartan (2009) (United Kingdom)
Special Effects
- Drew Jiritano Special Effects (water effects)
Other Companies
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Media Distributors Film Source (tape stock provided by)
- NovaStar Digital (sound post-production)
- Scarlet Letters (end titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Set in the New York club scene of the late 1980's thru the 1990's, a tale which is based on the rise and fall of club-kid promoter Michael Alig, a party organizer, whose extravagant life was sent spiralling downward when he boasted on television that he had killed his friend, roommate, and drug dealer, Angel Melendez. Originally from Indiana, Alig moved to New York, and came to be an underground legend, known for his excessive drug use and outrageous behavior in the club world. At his peak, he had his own record label, and magazine, and hosted Disco 2000, one of the biggest club nights in New York in the '90s. He was doing a lot of drugs, and as his addiction got worse, his party themes became darker and more twisted. Alig's saga reached its tragic crescendo when he viciously murdered his drug dealer, Angel, by injecting him with Drano and throwing him in the East River. The power he wielded on the club scene made him feel untouchable, so he didn't hesitate to boast of the murder. The press thought it was a publicity stunt--until Angel's body washed ashore. Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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| Taglines | good. evil. fun. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $68,719, 12 Sep 2003 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Much of the drug use in the movie was toned down from Michael Alig and James St. James's actual habits for fear it would seem unbelievable. See more » |
| Goofs | Michael Alig was arrested while in the company of his male lover, not his female lover. Gitsie was a secretary, not a girlfriend. Alig has never been romantically interested in any woman. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Party Monster/Party Monster and Murderer (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Take Me to the Club See more » |
| Quotes |
James:
Now it's all about photo placement. So if you're in a group of three always, always, always make sure that you're the one standing on the right because that way when they print the picture you'll be the one on the left. The caption will read "James St. James and bla bla bla" were seen, okay? [Michael is taking notes] James: Okay. Rules of press. Number one, no publicity is bad publicity. Number two, once something is printed it automatically becomes true. So number three, never ever dish anyone in print. Never be seen drinking anything other than champagne and never take heroin. Never wear white after Labor Day and avoid that one like the plague! [points to photo of Peter Gatien] Michael Alig: More, more! James: Okay, okay. The art of working a room. Upon making your grand entrance, take your partner by the hand and circle around the room. Smile and say "hello" to everyone in the room. Even if you don't know them. Especially if you don't know them! [walks around donut shop] James: Hi! Michael Alig: Hello! Hi! James: Hi! Oh I'm so glad you came. Michael Alig: I know you! James: Go once around the room in opposite directions. You go clockwise to my anti-clockwise. Tell all the people how you've lost your friend and how desperate you are to find them. Oh, where could my friend be? Now suddenly we bump into each other and scream with uncontained joy! [bumps into Michael and screams] James: Good! Now link arms and around we go once more telling all our new found friends how we've found each other. We found each other! Michael Alig: We found each other! Don't worry, I've found him! James: Then leave. The whole thing should take an hour, 90 minutes tops. Do that once a night for three months and you'll be the toast of the town. See more » |