Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Your Monster

 


When soft spoken actress Laura (Melissa Barrera) goes back home to recover from surgery and a Cancer diagnosis and a devasting breakup, she discovers something quite terrifying and unexpected. An intimidating, yet strangely charming Monster (Tommy Dewey) has been living in her closet. At first there is resentment for having to share the space, but this unusual set up soon grows into something more. 

Barrera and Dewey as Laura and Monster have effortless and incredibly charming chemistry, its entertaining whether they’re smashing plates, reciting Shakespeare or inciting violent acts. Your Monster perfectly encapsulates how to weave together two opposing genres. Following the beats of a typical rom-com and weaving in horror elements to even compliment the story and the characters is sheer delight. Whether you want to accept the ‘true’ nature of Monster or want to be suspended in disbelief when it comes to the fantastically dramatic and beautifully sung finale. Your Monster is an oddball of a film, complete with familiar but unique characters, its something new and unexpected, plus you’ll think twice before looking under your bed.

Full review over at Filmhounds.