Monster

Monster (2003)

Monster is a 2003 drama starring Charlize Theron and was based on the true story of Aileen Wournos - a female serial killer convicted of murdering seven men when she worked as prostitute between 1989 and 1990. Theron would receive both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Wournos.

The following weapons were used in the film Monster:

Smith & Wesson Model 617

Aileen Wournos (Charlize Theron) uses a very battered .22 cal Smith & Wesson Model 617 revolver in the movie. In reality, the actual revolver used by Aileen Wournos was a High-Standard Double Nine, a .22 double action revolver.

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Smith & Wesson Model 617 - .22LR

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Screen-used Smith & Wesson Model 617 from Monster - .22LR.

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Closeup of the very battered .22 cal Smith & Wesson Model 617 revolver.

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Aileen Wournos (Charlize Theron) pulls the 617 on one of her victims.

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Wournos has the revolver trained on Horton (Scott Wilson).

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Wournos prepares to use the revolver.