Closet Monster (2016)
Release Year: 2016
Nation: Canada
Alternative Title: O Monstro No Armário, Oscar e Wilder: Um Amor Improvável, Un monstre dans le placard, Čudovište iz ormara, Szekrénybe zárt igazság, Čudovište iz ormara, Монстр в шкафу
Director: Stephen Dunn
Writer: Stephen Dunn
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Best Boy Productions, Rhombus Media
Genre: Drama, Lgbtq+, Mystery
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: animal spirit, bullying, coming of age, gay theme, hamster, hate crime, haunted by the past, in the closet, lgbt, lgbt teen, newfoundland and labrador, rejection, semi autobiographical, tree house
Story
Closet Monster follows Oscar Madly, a creative and sexually confused teenager living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Haunted by traumatic memories from his childhood, Oscar retreats into a fantasy world to cope with his sense of isolation. His journey revolves around escaping his hometown and coming to terms with his sexuality while navigating the challenges of bullying and rejection.
Summary
Closet Monster is a semi-autobiographical drama directed by Stephen Dunn in 2015. The film explores themes of bullying, sexual identity, and self-discovery through the lens of its protagonist, Oscar Madly, played by Connor Jessup. Set against the backdrop of Newfoundland and Labrador, the story underscores the struggles of LGBTQ+ youth in dealing with isolation and rejection. Dunn's unique approach, featuring an animal spirit guide named Buffy, adds a fantastical element to the otherwise grounded narrative.
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