MONSTER opens in New York. Written and directed by Patty Jenkins. Grim, compelling bio-pic charting the last few years in the wayward, dissolute life of a Florida prostituteserial killer Aileen Wuornos. A beefed up, deglamorised Charleen Theron wins Best Actor Oscar and shares the Silver Bear Best Actress award at 2004 Berlin Film Festival. Co-starring Christina Ricci.