Party Monster

Synopsis:

The New York club scene of the 80s and 90s was a world like no other. Into this candy-colored, mirror ball playground stepped Michael Alig, a wannabe from nowhere special. Under the watchful eye of veteran club kid James St. James, Alig quickly rose to the top… and there was no place to go but down.

Quick Thoughts:

This queer crime film comes across as so absurd that it must be fiction, except it’s actually based on real life events. And according to the director, elements were tamed down to make the story more believable! One thing is certain for sure, watching this queer film is a unique experience. Both Macauley Culkin and Seth Green do a wonderful job bringing their real life characters to life on the screen, Michael Alig and James St. James respectively. Culkin’s portrayal makes you want to join the Club Kids yourself, while Green keeps the story a bit more rooted in reality. Cinematically, “Party Monster” is dark and edgy, cutting from moment to moment in their story that almost makes the viewer feel like they’re partying alongside the cast. “Party Monster” may not be a queer crime film that everyone will enjoy, but it’s worth giving it a watch.