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Sep 23, 2016 · Like the superior “Moonlight,” “Closet Monster” tells the story of queer youth navigating the rocky waters of self-acceptance. Both films use imagery and camerawork as a means of evoking the protagonist’s feelings of uncertainty, but “Closet Monster” resides in a more surrealistic universe.
Sep 23, 2016 · Haunted by traumatic memories, an artistic teenager is driven to escape from his hometown.
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- Connor Jessup
- Stephen Dunn
- Drama, LGBTQ+
Closet Monster Reviews. A stunning feature directorial debut from Stephen Dunn that beautifully captures the difficulty of coming out, internalized homophobia, first crushes, and divorce. Full...
Sep 22, 2016 · You may find yourself hoping that “Closet Monster” fades to black during one of its few cheerful scenes — that way, the conflicted young man at its center will get a happy ending. This ...
- Ken Jaworowski
- Stephen Dunn
Jul 15, 2016 · Rating: Director: Stephen Dunn. Writing Credit: Stephen Dunn. Cast: Connor Jessup, Aaron Abrams, Isabella Rossellini. Rated: 14A. Genre: Drama. Duration: 90 minutes. Synopsis: A creative and driven...
- Stephen Dunn
- 14A
Sep 23, 2016 · Film Review: ‘Closet Monster’. Stephen Dunn's first feature is an original spin on the teenage coming-out dramedy. By Dennis Harvey. Courtesy of Strand Releasing.
Closet Monster is a 2015 Canadian drama film written and directed by Stephen Dunn. It stars Connor Jessup as a closeted gay teenager, using elements of the body horror genre as a metaphor for internalized homophobia. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the award for Best Canadian Feature.
