Directed by Emily Turner, Aileen: The Lady of Death is a documentary produced by BBC Studios and NBC News Studios. It recounts the tragic storyof Aileen Wuornos, a serial killer who was executed in 2002, and is available to watch on Netflix.
Through previously unseen archives, audio interviews, and videos recorded on death row, the film revisits the life of Aileen Wuornos, from her violent childhood to the crimes she committed between 1989 and 1990. The documentary seeks to understand what led this woman to become one of the most famous criminals in the United States.
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The documentary examines the concept of guilt and the social mechanisms that shaped Aileen Wuornos's life. Through the eyes of loved ones, investigators, and journalists, Aileen: The Girl from Death paints a nuanced portrait of a woman marked by marginality, in the tradition of productions such as Conversations with a Killer.
Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers
Documentary film | 2025 | 1h42
Released on Netflix on October 30, 2025
Original title: Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers
Nationality: United Kingdom/United States
Through its focus on testimonials and period archives, the film sheds light on the psychological complexity of Aileen Wuornos and places her story in a broader social and media context.
The documentary Aileen: The Lady of Death will be available on Netflix starting October 30, 2025.
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