Closet Monster
Rhombus Media (2015)
Drama, Queer Themes/Interest
In Collection
#387
8*
Seen It:  Yes
(1/11/2017)
712267360925
IMDB   7.0
90 mins Canada / English
DVD  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)
Connor Jessup
Aaron Abrams
Isabella Rossellini
Joanne Kelly
Aliocha Schneider
Sofia Banzhaf
Director
Stephen Dunn


A closeted Newfoundland teen named Oscar (Connor Jessup) dreams of becoming a special-effects makeup artist, and is terrified of his macho father finding out the truth about his sexuality. When he falls for Wilder (Aliocha Schneider), a handsome, worldly co-worker at the hardware store, he is forced to confront his fears. Written and directed by Stephen Dunn, Closet Monster made its world premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.
Edition Details
Distributor Strand
Release Date 1/10/2017
Screen Ratio Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio Tracks Stereo [English]
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Date 12/22/2016
Location Personal Library
Owner Deitz
Store Amazon - Preorder
Purchase Price $19.54
Condition New
Tags coming of age
Links + Review: Roger Ebert
+ Review: NY Times
+ Review: Big Gay Picture Show
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Notes
Closet Monster is not only of interest because of its gay theme, but also of personal interest becase local resident Isabella Rossellini is one of the actors -- She provided the voice for Buffy the Hamster -- Having met Ms Rosslini and heard her speak, I had a hard time imagining her as the voice of a hamster -- But she was perfect! --
I was apprehensive when I first learned that this was yet another teenage coming of age story -- haven't we had enough of these already -- I was wrong -- this was a fine movie, cinematically and plot-wise -- well worth viewing