Party Monster: The Shockumentary (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 6.3

Party Monster: The Shockumentary poster

Released in 1998, Party Monster: The Shockumentary is a documentary film directed by Fenton Bailey, running about 57 minutes. “He came. He partied. He killed.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. "Party Monster: The Shockumentary" 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.

Who’s in it. Party Monster: The Shockumentary stars Michael Alig as Himself and James St. James as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Party Monster: The Shockumentary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on WOW Presents Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Party Monster: The Shockumentary page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Party Monster: The Shockumentary (1998)?
In US, Party Monster: The Shockumentary is available to stream on WOW Presents Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Party Monster: The Shockumentary worth watching?
Party Monster: The Shockumentary holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Party Monster: The Shockumentary?
Party Monster: The Shockumentary stars Michael Alig and James St. James.
When was Party Monster: The Shockumentary released?
Party Monster: The Shockumentary was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.