Party Monster tells the story of Michael Alig, a young man from the Midwest who moves to New York City with dreams of stardom. He becomes embroiled in the city's underground party scene, where he meets and befriends James St. James, a charismatic and influential figure known for his outrageous style and "rules of fabulousness." As Michael's star rises, he becomes the main attraction at the popular Limelight club, earning him the title of "King of the Club Kids." But as he delves deeper into the world of drugs and excess, his life begins to spiral out of control, leading to a tragic descent into violence and crime. Based on a true story, Party Monster is a dark and captivating tale of glamour, greed, and grit.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Party Monster include Chicago, The Longest Yard, Find Me Guilty, The Big White, A Scanner Darkly, Fun with Dick and Jane.

Party Monster was released in theaters on September 5, 2003.