Investigation Discovery is reexamining the life of convicted serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Unmasking a Monster: Aileen Wuornos. ID’s three-part documentary series takes a different approach to the subject, using digital replication and VFX to deliver details on Wuornos’ killings.
All three parts of the docuseries will air back-to-back on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 beginning at 8pm ET/PT. The docuseries is produced by Arrow Media for ID.
Discussing the new visual approach, President of ID Jason Sarlanis stated, “Documentary storytelling has always evolved alongside advances in filmmaking, and by applying cutting-edge technology to the true crime genre we are deepening audiences’ understanding of real events in completely new ways.”
Sarlanis continued, “For Unmasking a Monster: Aileen Wuornos, we collaborated closely with law enforcement, members of Aileen’s inner circle, a talented cast of actors, and a team of innovative VFX artists to recreate pivotal moments from the case. Every scene was meticulously informed by legal transcripts and firsthand testimony, giving audiences a powerful new way to experience this story.”
ID offers this description:
“Told across three hours, Unmasking a Monster: Aileen Wuornos offers a nuanced understanding of the investigation that brought Wuornos to justice and her time on Death Row. Developed in full collaboration with the featured participants, the series uses advanced digital replication and visual effects techniques to help audiences visualize key moments from Wuornos’ life, presenting these events as they were understood at the time.
The VFX enhancements are built on top of compelling performances from Morag Peacock, who portrays Wuornos, and the additional actors portraying others, adding dimension to scenes grounded in verified transcripts, documented evidence, and firsthand accounts.”
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