A 1998 documentary film titled Party Monster: The Shockumentary was based on the events leading up to and surrounding the murder.

He then slid into position behind a machine called "Elvira and the Party Monsters."

The directors of "Party Monster" also use fiction to probe beyond mere facts, and their two versions of the story are revealing in distinct ways.

It is the follow-up to 1989's Elvira and the Party Monsters, also designed by Nordman.

But "Party Monster" is preceded by the fateful legend "based on a true story," which may only increase both its seductive and its cautionary power.

Like its title character, "Party Monster" is ultimately too self-involved to care about anyone else.

The book and this film also served as the basis for the 2003 film, also called Party Monster.

Party Monster: The Shockumentary (1996) various people are mentioned to have lived in the hotel.

A 1998 documentary on the murder, also called Party Monster: The Shockumentary, was used for certain elements of the film.

In 2003, the song was featured in the American biographical comedy-drama film Party Monster.