Closet Monster

2016 1h 30m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 300

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Synopsis

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A creative and driven teenager is desperate to escape his hometown and the haunting memories of his turbulent childhood.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Connor Jessup
Oscar Madly
Aaron Abrams
Peter Madly
Joanne Kelly
Brin Madly
Aliocha Schneider
Wilder
Sofia Banzhaf
Gemma
Jack Fulton
Young Oscar
Mary Walsh
Allison
Isabella Rossellini
Buffy (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stephen Dunn
Writers: Don McKellar, Stephen Dunn
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stephen Dunn, shot by Bobby Shore. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Maya Postepski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Bryan Atkinson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

CAST

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Connor Jessup and Aaron Abrams and Joanne Kelly carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3638396 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stephen Dunn directs. Bobby Shore behind the camera. Maya Postepski scores. Bryan Atkinson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Directed by Stephen Dunn, shot by Bobby Shore. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Maya Postepski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Bryan Atkinson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Connor Jessup and Aaron Abrams and Joanne Kelly carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt3638396 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 14 themes, including "hamster", "tree house", "rejection", "bullying".

The technical file

Cinematography: Bobby Shore
Original score: Maya Postepski
Editing: Bryan Atkinson
Production design: Lisa Soper
Costume design: Melanie Oates
Makeup / hair: Mackenzie Geehan
VFX supervisor: Tom Turnbull
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $33,962
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Closet Monster (2016)

Awards

Toronto International Film Festival Award for Best Canadian Film

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Reno2017-04-26
★ 6/10
Influential of surroundings on one's character development. It was a bit surprise film, because I did not get the film plot in the beginning. I did not know it was about gay. Well, it was not entirely on that theme, but comes there after so many turns in the tale. So this is a coming-of-age and to discover sexuality theme. Also very neatly points out how a person develops his character by the influence of his surroundings. Even if it all begins with a small mistake or playful thing, in that small age, it all looks very serious, especially a character like in this film. Despite it was a cinematic, that might be true in real life. The parents as well influence their kids to grow up in a better path. So parenting fail too was highlighted in here. It was unfortunate how the father character was turned out at the end. That is the moment I could not decide whom I'm rooting for. It was like, seemed nobody's fault, but out of the guilt and frustration, emotion bursts out and things happen which is what this film focused on. Good performances, a well shot film. One of the nice LGBT films I've seen. Only on the reality side, it worked, but not as an inspiration. Though one can consider it an awareness film. I feel it should be watched, but not as a must see. Because of so many issues it centres, like a boy growing up facing them, what he becomes was revealed in its message. I think it's good for watching once. 6/10

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