Closet Monster

Synopsis:

A fresh take on the coming-of-age story, this surreal tale follows the artistically driven Oscar hovering on the brink of adulthood. Struggling to find his place in the world after a rough childhood and haunted by images of a tragic incident, Oscar dreams of escaping his small town. After he meets a mysterious and attractive new co-worker, Oscar follows the guidance of his pet hamster Buffy and faces his demons to find the life he wants.

Quick Thoughts:

Wow – “Closet Monster” is quite a powerful film! It is also most certainly a queer fantasy film as well; after all, gerbils don’t really talk to us in real life. Yet this film also hides a darker secret, one that gives a unique twist on childhood trauma and the angst of trouble homes. It’s also classified as a Drama & Mystery, yet it’s actually a bit more of a thriller as well. I won’t reveal the twist, though. And even while we learn early on about the traumatic incident at heart, the full consequences don’t sink in until the end of the film. However what makes “Closet Monster” really pop is the vivid colours and how all of the cinematic elements blend together to create a captivating film! If you haven’t seen this queer fantasy film yet, I strongly encourage you to give it a watch. Just be advised that some scenes may be a trigger for some folks.