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Party Monster

Party Monster, which screened at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, tells the story of the rise and fall of Michael Alig, a kid from middle America who aspired to take the place of Andy Warhol.

Michael quickly rose to become the biggest party promoter in New York and King of the so-called Club Kids. But after spiraling into drug addiction, Michael brutally murdered his roommate Angel Melendez.


Released in 1998. 57 min. Directors: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato.

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