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Charlie Sheen still remembers the moment he learned that he wouldn't star in *Born of the Fourth of July*.

At the time, he was best known for his work in movies such as director Oliver Stone's *Platoon *and *Wall Street*. But, as he's said before, he thought he and Stone had agreed that he would star in Stone's 1989 movie about Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic.

And yet it was Tom Cruise who ended up earning an Oscar nomination for his turn.

Sheen's brother Emilio Estevez was the one who delivered the bad news.

Charlie Sheen with dad Martin Sheen and brother Emilio Estevez in 1994. Jim Smeal/ Getty Images

"Emilio, he calls me. He says, 'Hey, man. You sitting down?' And I think somebody died, right?" Sheen said on Thursday's edition of *In Depth With Graham Bensinger*. "I'm like, 'No, what's going on?" He says, 'Cruise is doing *Born on the Fourth*.'"

Sheen was familiar with Cruise, who moved in the same circle of young, up-and-coming actors. Among other things, Estevez and Cruise had costarred in the 1983 movie *The Outsiders*, and Cruise had even stayed at the family's home for a while when he first arrived in Los Angeles.

"I love that Emilio thought that I needed to be seated to get news he thought was going to make me faint," Sheen said. "I mean, what are we doing here? It's a movie."

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A major movie, though.**

"It's a big deal," Sheen acknowledged. "Well, it was also the betrayal factor of it. So I was like, 'OK, all right.' You know, Oliver's been a fan of Tom's for a long time. It's a different movie if Tom does it than if I do it."

Sheen said Stone had previously been clear about wanting him to play the part.**

"We had meetings about it, and we had a dinner with Ron Kovic. And then I stopped hearing from him," Sheen said of Stone on the podcast. "We stopped talking about it, and I reach out to Oliver, and I'm told that he's in Cuba. Whatever. This is like 1988 or '89, right? I'm like, 'OK, well, tell him I'm looking for him.'"

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For Sheen, losing touch with the project was a bummer, but one he could overcome.

"You can't lose something you never had," the *Two and a Half Men* alum said. "I didn't sign a contract. There was a handshake."

There was one instance in which Sheen confronted Stone in a bar over what had gone down.

"I stopped in and he was there, and I was drunk enough and he was drunk enough for that thing to finally be brought up," Sheen said. "And he was like, 'I just felt like you didn't have any passion for it. I felt like you lost interest.' I was like, 'Well, I didn't see you. How do you know how much passion I lost or interest that evaporated if we never talked about it again?'"

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Despite all that happened, Sheen couldn't help but be impressed by Cruise's work.

"It wasn't like a thing where I'm going to talk s--- about him, because then you see the movie and you're like, 'Oh, OK. All right. He turned it into that,'" Sheen said. "When someone gets a job and does that with it, you're just like, of course. You don't sit there and dissect it and like, 'I'd have done that better.' No, go f--- yourself. That's a brilliant — and you should have won the freaking Oscar."

** has reached out to reps for Stone.

Besides, Sheen said he would have missed out on one of his own big movies.

"I don't know if *Major League* happens if I do *Born on the Fourth,*" he said. "I'm just pretty sure that one would have gotten in the way of the other, and if it's not true, that's what I'm going with."

Hear the full conversation above.**

The broadcast episode featuring Sheen debuts in broadcast syndication across the U.S. this weekend on *In Depth With Graham Bensinger*.**

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Our picks include cultfavorite series and feature films alike. The 19 best horror anime ranked, from Vampire Hunter D to Death Note Our picks include cultfavorite series and feature films alike. By Declan Gallagher October 30, 2025 9:00 a.m. ET Leave a Comment :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/besthorroranimeofalltime091825252bf1efe3ea4ef28d04762193ecffae.jpg) From top left: 'Vampire Hunter D,' 'Perfect Blue,' 'Belladonna of Sadness,' and 'Death Note'. Credit: Toho Co., Ltd.; Kobal/Shutterstock; Cinelicious Pics/Courtesy Everett; Viz Media Horror anime is a special beast.

Our picks include cult-favorite series and feature films alike.

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Horror anime is a special beast. Blending the two forms requires a keen eye for visuals and an uncanny sense of the surreal. The films and TV shows that pull it off do so in a far more visceral fashion than many live-action productions are capable of achieving.

From slasher homages like Satoshi Kon's *Perfect Blue *to esoteric but no less worthy films like *Belladonna of Sadness*, these works possess a power to shock and terrify. Many horror anime also reflect the social issues of the time, tackling thorny topics with a genre-oriented accessibility that lingers in the mind.

Choosing the best horror anime was no easy feat, but we took a close look at the canon and settled on a wide range of works — both big-screen features and small-screen sagas — that encompass the most important hallmarks of the genre. Read on for our picks.

19. Shiki (2010–2011)

Sunako Kirishiki, one of the eponymous Shiki from the horror novel adaptation.

This unassuming but frankly disturbing anime is a Stephen King-inspired story about a small town beset by a mysterious string of deaths. Hospital administrator Toshio Ozaki (Tôru Ôkawa) sets out to discover the true species behind the bizarre, gruesome attacks — and discovers, wouldn't you know it, *vampires*.

*Shiki* is a stylish investigative horror series, a neo-noir procedural filtered through the lens of contemporary anime. The story is chilling, but what really makes the series special is its atmosphere, which is positively out of this world.

Where to watch *Shiki*: Not currently available to stream

18. Devilman Crybaby (2018)

'Devilman Crybaby'.

Good luck *not *bingeing this devilishly good series in one sitting. Tasked with defeating an age-old species of demon hell-bent on wiping out humanity (sound familiar?), teenagers Akira and Ryo take drastic steps to ensure their success.

How drastic? Ryo suggests Akira meld with a demon to acquire a set of unique powers — and this ludicrous plan actually works. Akira is transformed into the eponymous Devilman, who retains a human soul while adopting a particular set of skills that make him a nightmare for any demon.

Where to watch *Devilman Crybaby*: Netflix

17. Demon Slayer Mugen Train (2020)

The first 'Demon Slayer' film, but definitely not the last.

This film was such a big North American box office hit, it's largely responsible for the volume of anime features being released in U.S. theaters these days. An adaptation of one manga storyline and situated between the first and second seasons of the TV series, *Mugen Train* revolves around three fledgling demon slayers — Tanjiro (Natsuki Hanae), Zenitsu (Hiro Shimono), and Inosuke (Yoshitsugu Matsuoka), plus Tanjiro's demonically possessed sister, Nezuko (Akari Kitō).

Our heroic trio is tasked with looking into disappearances aboard the titular train — and, yes, fighting off demons, including the primary villain, slithery and sinister Enmu (Daisuke Hirakawa).

Where to watch *Demon Slayer Mugen Train*: Crunchyroll

16. King of Thorn (2009)

'King of Thorn,' an adaptation of the early 2000s manga.

Kazuyoshi Katayama's petrifying speculative sci-fi, based upon Yūji Iwahara's manga, exists in a world where select humans have been cryofrozen — a temporary solution to a virus that was turning people to stone — until a more sustainable future is assured. In the meantime, grotesque monsters have overtaken the planet, killing those who've gone through the cryo process.

In a horrific twist, Kasumi (Kana Hanazawa) wakes up way too early — and thus has to battle the ferocious beasties to survive. There are more twists and conceptual wrinkles to come.

Where to watch *King of Thorn*: Crunchyroll

15. Demon City Shinjuku (1988)

Demon City Shinjuku.

Along with* Vampire Hunter D* and (to a lesser degree) *Belladonna of Sadness*, *Shinjuku* is one of the works that solidified some of the now-familiar conventions, aesthetics, and possibilities of horror anime.

Skilled swordsman (and reluctant hero) Kyoya (Hideyuki Hori) is recruited by Sayaka (Hiromi Tsuru) to rescue her powerful father from a curse that carries existential implications. That quest ties back to a nefarious dark lord (Kiyoshi Kobayashi) who intends to open a portal of demons that will cede the city of Tokyo to his control.

Where to watch *Demon City Shinjuku*: Prime Video

14. The Empire of Corpses (2015)

Literary figures get the anime treatment in 'The Empire of Corpses'.

This is the first (and finest) in a series of films based on the work of sci-fi author Project Itoh, in this case a manga completed by Toh EnJoe after Itoh's death. The movie is about 19th-century London medical student John Watson (Yoshimasa Hosoya), who must locate the diary of Dr. Frankenstein to uncover the secret behind a rash of reanimated corpses who, unlike the normal undead, have complex emotions.

*The Empire of Corpses* is a wild ride, an entertaining and expansive piece of imagination that has a great deal of fun combining characters from classic film and literary sources. The less you know about this going in, the better.

Where to watch *The Empire of Corpses*: Crunchyroll

13. Wicked City (1987)

Makie in 'Wicked City'.

For centuries, a peace treaty between humans and the Black World — which houses all manner of witches, demons, and ghouls — has been in place to ensure separation between the two factions. With the treaty up for renewal, a group of Black World radicals seeks to stop the agreement so that demons can wipe out humans and overtake our existence.

There have been many movies with similar themes and ideas, but Yoshiaki Kawajiri's picture, based upon Hideyuki Kikucki's *Wicked City: Black Guard*, combines its inspirations with greater assurance than most. It's far more insidiously chilling and contemplative than its logline suggests.

Where to watch *Wicked City*: Prime Video (to rent)

12. Seoul Station (2016)

The live-action hit 'Train to Busan' gets an equally grim anime companion piece.

An anime sequel to zombie-horror hit *Train to Busan* (2016), *Seoul Station* takes a decidedly darker approach to the material. Suk-gyu (Ryu Seung-ryong) sets out to find his troubled runaway daughter Hye-sun (Shim Eun-kyung) just as the government is beginning to quarantine citizens from the plague. He ends up at the eponymous train station fending off bloodthirsty walkers.

A simple tale of a father trying to reunite his family? Well, not quite. As it turns out, things are not what they seem.

Where to watch *Seoul Station*: Prime Video

11. Tokyo Ghoul (2014)

'Tokyo Ghoul,' based on Sui Ishida's manga series.

*Tokyo Ghoul* is set in an alternate Tokyo where people live alongside creatures more or less indistinguishable from humans, except they survive by feasting upon human flesh. You can see how dating might be fraught with complications, which our young hero Ken Kaneki learns the hard way. An evening with the girl of his dreams ends with her unceremoniously chowing down on him. From there, he turns half-ghoul and finds himself on the run from the law as he navigates the precarious social strata between mortals and monsters.

This is a diabolically clever satire that tackles issues of isolationism, racism, and homophobia with gusto — to say nothing of its over-the-top set pieces.

Where to watch *Tokyo Ghoul*: Crunchyroll

10. Ninja Scroll (1993)

Ninjas and devils in feudal Japan in 1993's 'Ninja Scroll'.

After skilled ninja Jubei (Kōichi Yamadera) is essentially tricked into killing his entire band of comrades, he becomes an assassin who, in the *Shogun Assassin *mold, takes to the countryside as a roving cutthroat. He soon gets roped into doing battle with the Devils of Kimon, a demonic ninja clan that intends to overthrow the country's leadership.

One of the great pleasures of anime is that its unabashed, rollicky genre pieces are often suffused with grand, but not grandiose, sociopolitical commentary — a heady combination that many similar pictures can't pull off. *Ninja Scroll* is no exception; it's one of the sharpest, most innovative riffs on the wandering-avenger trope.

Where to watch *Ninja Scroll*: Prime Video (to rent)

9. Hellsing Ultimate (2006–2014)

Alucard in 'Hellsing Ultimate'.

Vampire warrior Alucard (Jôji Nakata) joins forces with his mentor, Sir Integra Hellsing (Yoshiko Sakakibara), and his new companion Seras Victoria (Fumiko Orikasa), to defeat a rabidly authoritarian SS Major who wants to wipe out the entire vampire race.

Absolutely bonkers in the best way possible, *Hellsing Ultimate *offers a singular and finely tuned reinvention of the famous bloodsucker assassin. Coming just two years after the underwhelming *Van Helsing* live-action feature, this is a welcome twist to the well-known story.

Where to watch *Hellsing Ultimate*: Crunchyroll

8. Belladonna of Sadness (1973)

'Belladonna of Sadness' raised the bar for experimental and sophisticated animated storytelling.

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After she's brutally assaulted on her wedding night by a powerful politician (Masaya Takahashi), Jeanne (Aiko Nagayama) makes a deal with the devil (Tatsuya Nakadai) that unlocks an extraordinary power in her — not only over men but over life and death.

Eiichi Yamamoto's expressionistic picture, adapted from Jules Michelet's non-fiction *Satanism and Witchcraft*, initially seems to be a rape-revenge setup fairly typical of the '70s. But *Belladonna of Sadness* is more layered, lush, and morally thorny than you'd expect. Though some elements are admittedly dated by today's standards, it's nonetheless a searing parable about destiny and power.

Where to watch *Belladonna of Sadness*: YouTube (to rent)

7. Paprika (2006)

Satoshi Kon's great final film before his premature death at 46.

The final film of legendary auteur Satoshi Kon is a completely mad confection concerning Atsuko Chiba — by day a scientist, by night a dream detective known as Paprika. Atsuko is working on a prototype device that will allow users to view and analyze their dreams, though in its primitive state, it has the frightening power to rewire users' brains. Naturally, it ends up in the hands of someone bent on world domination.

*Paprika *takes a well-trod concept and flips it on its head. It sounds straightforward, but as the story progresses, Kon infuses it with increasingly bizarre imagery, dreamy digressions, and uncanny characterizations. It's a perfect testament to a true genius of the form.

Where to watch *Paprika*: Criterion Channel

6. Memories (1995)

'Magnetic Rose,' one of three stories in the anthology film 'Memories'.

This impressive anthological feature, based on the work of Katsuhiro Ôtomo, contains three stories: Kōji Morimoto's *Magnetic Rose*, written by Satoshi Kon; Tensai Okamura's *Stink Bomb*, written by Ôtomo; and *Cannon Fodder*, written and directed by Ôtomo.

As with all anthologies, some segments are better than others. However, this one bats a pretty impressive average, and the triptych structure keeps things moving at a nice clip. Ôtomo's fingerprints, obviously, are all over this thing. You leave with the sense that, despite the presence of other filmmakers, he's the auteur behind this vehicle.

Where to watch *Memories*: Prime Video

5. Parasyte -the maxim- (2014–2015)

Shinichi (center) and the parasite that controls his hand in 'Parasyte -the maxim-'.

*Parasyte* *-the maxim-* is a pleasurably perverse tale of high schooler Shinichi Izumi, whose town is beset by galactic parasites who infest the brains of citizens and turn them into mindless drones.

Shinichi has a parasite of his own, but in a stroke of bad luck for the bodily invader, it gained access through (and possession of) the hand, rather than the brain. Thus, Shinichi retains his mind. He and his parasite merge into a sort of dual persona (yes, the shadow of *Venom* permeates the original manga) and fight back against the dastardly alien worms.

Where to watch *Parasyte -the maxim-*: Crunchyroll

4. Death Note (2006–2007)

Light Yagami and his persuasive demon friend, Ryuk. Viz Media

You all know this story by now. Teenager Light Yagami (Mamoru Miyano) discovers a notebook with profoundly scary supernatural properties: write someone's name within it while imagining their face, and that unlucky soul will meet their imminent demise. Absolute power, as they say.

The seductive pull of righteous retribution gives way to a full-on god complex, setting the stage for an extraordinary cautionary tale in the form of a cat-and-mouse procedural. Both the *Death Note* manga and this 37-episode adaptation are staggeringly original and deviously entertaining, a brilliant, gory dark comedy that fully capitalizes on its premise.

Where to watch *Death Note*: Netflix

3. Mononoke (2007)

The 'Medicine Seller' from Kenji Nakamura's 'Mononoke'.

In feudal Japan, ravenous demons known as *mononoke *create havoc across a formerly tranquil countryside until a fearsome warrior known only as the Medicine Seller arrives to dispel the threat by understanding their humanity. Call it exorcism by empathy.

Yet another anime whose message has only grown stronger with age, *Mononoke *(a spinoff of the 2006 anthology series *Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales*) is a highly entertaining adventure yarn that weaves compelling period details throughout its storyline.

Where to watch *Mononoke*: Netflix

2. Vampire Hunter D (1985)

Not just one of the best but one of the most influential anime of all time, 'Vampire Hunter D'.

Part mortal, part vampire, and complete badass D (Kaneto Shiozawa) devotes his life to vanquishing the evil bloodsuckers preying upon the people in a distant post-apocalyptic future. When a young woman (Michie Tomizawa) becomes the target of a powerful vampire lord, Count Lee (Seizô Katô) — first in a ruthless countryside attack, later an abduction — D takes it upon himself to save her.

Directed by Toyoo Ashida, this is an admirably to-the-point action-horror hybrid boasting unbelievable animation, while deftly keeping a trick or two up its sleeve. A sequel followed 15 years later, but it can't quite match the freakish chill and frenetic energy of this original.

Where to watch *Vampire Hunter D*: AMC+

1. Perfect Blue (1997)

Mima in the midst of an identity crisis in Satoshi Kon's iconic 'Perfect Blue'.

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Pop star Mima (Junko Iwao) decides to leave her white-hot J-pop group to focus on a career in acting, which requires leaving her clean-cut image behind. This rankles some of her fans, particularly a stalker who begins murdering those boosting her acting ambitions. Meanwhile, Mima's own psyche becomes fractured, a crisis of self-image expressed in frighteningly dreamlike fashion.

Directed by the great Satoshi Kon, this suspenseful, surreal, gorgeous thriller has inspired countless artists, most notably Darren Aronofsky in his Oscar-winning *Black Swan* (2010). Kon subverts slasher tropes and nimbly toys with reality, constantly upending audience expectations and keeping us on our toes.

Where to watch *Perfect Blue*: Prime Video (to rent)

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Surprise, Sidney! A *Scream 7* first look arrived Thursday ahead of Halloween weekend, with a trailer and a fresh batch of images revealing Neve Campbell's buzzed-about return to the slasher franchise as the ultimate Scream Queen.

Paramount Pictures also released story details about how "a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life."

The synopsis reads, "Her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all."

Neve Campbell is back as Sidney Prescott in 'Scream 7'.

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The first look also reveals Isabel May (of the *Yellowstone* prequel series *1883*) as Tatum, Sidney's daughter; Joel McHale as Mark, Sidney's cop husband; Courteney Cox's Gale Weathers re-emerging to declare, "Let's unmask this f---er"; and the returns of Mason Gooding and Jasmin Savoy Brown as Chad and Mindy Meeks-Martin.

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The trailer also discloses the roles played by Michelle Randolph and Jimmy Tatro, who appear to be a couple staying at the site of the Woodsboro Massacre, which has since become an Airbnb destination. Meanwhile, Celeste O'Connor and Mckenna Grace seem to play Tatum's school besties.

Isabel May as Tatum in 'Scream 7'.

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Not seen are some other new castmates, including Asa Germann, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Timothy Simons, and Mark Consuelos. And we still don't know how some of the past *Scream *franchise alums — like Matthew Lillard, David Arquette, and Scott Foley (you know, the dead ones) — factor into the story.

We do get one line from Lillard's Stu Macher at the very end of the trailer: "This is gonna be fun!"

Meanwhile, the latest Ghostface killer declares, "I'm going to burn it all down" — before literally setting a house on fire.

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- Aileen Wuornos was convicted of murdering six male motorists between between 1989 and 1990.

- She was arrested in January 1991 and later sentenced to death.

- Her story is the subject of a new Netflix documentary, *Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers*.

Between 1989 and 1990, a string of brutal murders in Florida thrust Aileen Wuornos into the public eye and made her one of America's most infamous killers. For decades now, the case has sparked debate over how her tragic upbringing may or may not have contributed to her crimes.

Now, Netflix is revisiting the complex case in *Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers*, a documentary premiering Thursday, Oct. 30. The film offers audiences a closer look at Wuornos' life, drawing on candid recordings, archival footage, and "never-before-seen death row interviews with Aileen herself," according to a synopsis.

Below, we look back at what happened to Aileen Wuornos, from her early years to her arrest and death.

Who was Aileen Wuornos?

Aileen Wuornos via the Florida Department of Corrections.

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Wuornos was born in Troy, Mich. in 1956. Her mother abandoned her as a baby, and her father later died by suicide in prison while serving time for a child sex crime, according to the *Los Angeles Times*.

She and her brother were raised by their grandparents, though Wuornos later alleged her grandfather was abusive. Wuornos also claimed to have had a sexual relationship with her brother.

At just 13, she became pregnant. She would later allege, per the *Tampa Bay Times*, that it was the result of rape, though no police report was ever filed. She gave birth to a son, who was given up for adoption.

By her early teens, she was drinking heavily and using drugs. She dropped out of high school and hitchhiked across the country, reportedly supporting herself with odd jobs and prostitution.

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Wuornos arrived in Florida in 1976 and quickly married a much older man. Their union ended a little over a month later, with each accusing the other of domestic violence.

Legal troubles soon followed. In 1981, Wuornos was arrested for holding up a convenience store for $33. She served a year in prison.

Following her release, Wuornos continued drifting until 1986, when she met and fell in love with a 28-year-old woman named Tyria Moore. The couple moved in together, with Wuornos supporting them through her sex work.

Three years later, Wuornos began the killing spree for which she would be remembered, murdering at least six men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. As reported by the *Los Angeles Times, *police said she "met her prey at truck stops or while hitchhiking and lured them off the road with the promise of sex."**

What happened to Aileen Wuornos?

Aileen Wuornos, as seen in 'Aileen: Life and Death Of A Serial Killer'.

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Wuornos was arrested while drinking at the Last Resort Bar in Port Orange, Fla. on January 9, 1991. According to the *New York Times*, the arrest was on an outstanding charge of carrying a concealed weapon, but she was already suspected of the murders due to witness reports and prints lifted from a pawnshop item that belonged to one of the victims.

Following the arrest, police managed to convince her partner, Moore, to help coax a confession from Wuornos. Across several phone conversations, Wuornos admitted to multiple murders, but insisted that she'd acted in self-defense.

She pleaded not guilty at the trial for the murder of 51-year-old Richard Mallory, still claiming self-defense. "I had to kill them," she told police in a videotaped confession, per the* Los Angeles Times*. "It was self-defense. It was, like, 'Hey, man, I gotta shoot you, 'cause I think you're gonna kill me.'"

She added, "They crossed the line. They were gonna rape me, kill me, strangle me."

A jury found her guilty, and she went on to plead no contest or guilty to five more murders. In the end, Wuornos was convicted of six counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death.

In 1992, the *New York Times* reported that Wuornos claimed she'd been "tortured physically and psychologically" while in the Volusia County Branch Jail in Daytona Beach, Fla.

She spent her time on death row at the Broward Correctional Institution before being moved to the Florida State Prison for her impending execution.

How did Aileen Wuornos die?

Aileen Wuornos, as seen in 'Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers'.

Wuornos was executed by lethal injection on October 10, 2002, per a *New York TImes *obituary. She was 46.

Her final words referenced the 1996 sci-fi blockbuster *Independence Day*, ''I'll be back like *Independence Day* with Jesus, June 6, like the movie, big mother ship and all. 'I'll be back.''

In the years since her death, Wuornos's story has been told on the screen several times, most famously in the 2003 film *Monster*. Charlize Theron portrayed Wuornos and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Where can I watch Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers?

Aileen Wuornos, as seen in 'Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers'.

*Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers* is now streaming on Netflix.

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Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) ruled out vs. Broncos

Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) ruled out vs. Broncos Field Level MediaNovember 3, 2025 at 5:03 AM 0 Nov 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws during the first half against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sean ThomasImagn Images (Sean ThomasImagn Images) Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was ruled out with a concussion after hitting his head on the turf against the visiting Denver Broncos on Sunday.

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Nov 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws during the first half against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sean Thomas-Imagn Images (Sean Thomas-Imagn Images)

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was ruled out with a concussion after hitting his head on the turf against the visiting Denver Broncos on Sunday.

The Broncos' Kris Abrams-Draine levied a blow to the midsection of Stroud as he attempted to slide for a first down with 13:49 remaining in the first half. The hit resulted in Stroud slamming the back of his helmet against the turf. After receiving attention from the training staff, Stroud departed under his own power and was later escorted to the home locker room.

Stroud was 6-for-10 passing for 79 yards and led the Texans into field goal range on two drives. Davis Mills replaced Stroud under center with the Texans leading 3-0 and led a drive for an additional Houston field goal.

Sunday's concussion was the second for Stroud, who left a December 2023 game against the Jets after a hard tackle by Quinnen Williams. On that play,

the back of Stroud's helmet smacked the turf. He did not play in the next two Texans' games vs. Tennessee and Indianapolis.

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ACC issues public reprimand of Dabo Swinney for criticizing refs in Clemson's loss to Duke

ACC issues public reprimand of Dabo Swinney for criticizing refs in Clemson's loss to Duke John Leuzzi, USA TODAY November 3, 2025 at 7:10 AM 0 ACC issues public reprimand of Dabo Swinney for criticizing refs in Clemson's loss to Duke The Atlantic Coast Conference has issued a public reprimand of Dabo Swinney for his postgame comments on the officiating in Clemson football's loss to Duke on Saturday, Nov. 1. The Tigers were additionally given a $10,000 fine by the ACC for Swinney's comments in "direct violation" of the ACC Sportsmanship policy, according to the conference's news release.

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ACC issues public reprimand of Dabo Swinney for criticizing refs in Clemson's loss to Duke

The Atlantic Coast Conference has issued a public reprimand of Dabo Swinney for his postgame comments on the officiating in Clemson football's loss to Duke on Saturday, Nov. 1.

The Tigers were additionally given a $10,000 fine by the ACC for Swinney's comments in "direct violation" of the ACC Sportsmanship policy, according to the conference's news release. The fine is to be paid to the ACC's Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgraduate Scholarship account.

The punishment comes less than 24 hours after Swinney called out the officials in his postgame conference for giving Clemson a defensive pass interference penalty on fourth-and-10 on Duke's final drive of the game that led to an eventual game-winning touchdown and two-point conversion.

'THIS IS A LOW OF LOWS': Dabo Swinney's worst Clemson season continues in loss to Duke

The penalty was assessed to Avieon Terrell on an incomplete pass from Duke quarterback Darian Mensah to wide receiver Que'Sean Brown with 49 seconds remaining in the game. As noted by the Greenville News' Derrian Carter, Swinney believed a flag should've been thrown for offensive pass interference on Duke instead of defensive pass interference on Clemson.

"It shouldn't come down to that. We had plenty of opportunity to win the game, but that's one of the worst calls I've ever seen in my entire coaching career. Ever," Swinney said of the penalty on Nov. 1.

Here's a clip of the play:

This pass interference call cost Clemson the game. Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/gw3qvo3yxF

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 1, 2025

In its news release, the ACC mentioned Swinney's comments violated the conference's sportsmanship policy, which states: "Public criticism of officials or public comments evaluating the officiating of particular contests is not in the best interest of intercollegiate athletics. Individuals associated with the athletics program are prohibited, therefore, from commenting while acting in an official capacity on officiating other than directly to the Conference office."

As noted by the Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network, Clemson has now lost six consecutive home games against Power conference teams for the first time since the 1970-71 seasons and will finish with its worst home record and ACC record since 1999.

Up next for Swinney and Clemson will be a Week 11 home game against Florida State at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Memorial Stadium, where the Tigers will look to win back-to-back games against the Seminoles.

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points to help keep Thunder unbeaten, Pelicans winless

GilgeousAlexander scores 30 points to help keep Thunder unbeaten, Pelicans winless CLIFF BRUNT November 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM 0 1 / 3Pelicans Thunder BasketballOklahoma City Thunder guard Shai GilgeousAlexander (2) pushes past New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

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1 / 3Pelicans Thunder BasketballOklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) pushes past New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and seven assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-106 on Sunday to extend their season-opening winning streak to seven games.

Gilgeous-Alexander made 8 of 14 field goals and all 13 of his free throws in 30 minutes to keep the Pelicans winless.

Isaiah Hartenstein had 14 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists for the Thunder, who shot 56% from the field and had eight players score in double figures. Oklahoma City's largest lead was 36 points in the fourth quarter.

The Thunder entered the game ranked last in the NBA in 3-point percentage at just under 30%, but made 20 of 48 (41.7%) against the Pelicans.

Oklahoma City dominated despite three starters from last season's championship team missing the game. Thunder guard Lu Dort was out with an illness, forward Chet Holmgren missed his third straight game with a lower back sprain and guard/forward Jalen Williams hasn't played this season as recovers from offseason surgery on his right wrist.

None of that stopped the Thunder from winning their 11th straight matchup with the Pelicans. The Thunder equaled their 7-0 start from last season, when they won the NBA title. Oklahoma City is the third team in league history to start 7-0 in back-to-back seasons, joining the Boston Celtics (1963-65) and Houston Rockets (1993-95).

Zion Williamson had 20 points and nine rebounds and Trey Murphy III added 19 points for New Orleans, which fell to 0-6.

Former Oklahoma star Jeremiah Fears, a rookie, scored 16 points for the Pelicans after getting a warm reception when he was introduced during starting lineups.

The Thunder made 13 of 24 3-pointers in the first half to take a 75-52 lead. Jaylin Williams tied a career high with four 3-pointers in the first half.

The Thunder led 114-90 in the fourth when Kevon Looney hit Oklahoma City's Ajay Mitchell in the face as Mitchell drove to the hoop. After review, Looney was called for a Flagrant-1. Mitchell made both free throws, then hit a floater on the extra possession to make it 118-90.

Up next

The Thunder visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.

The Pelicans host the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.

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