Monster

Monster (2003)

Monster is a 2003 drama starring Charlize Theron as Aileen Wournos, a female serial killer convicted and subsequently executed after murdering seven men while she worked as prostitute between 1989 and 1990. Based on actual events, the film was written and directed by Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman) and 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.