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- The film is inspired by Dunn's experiences growing up as a gay teenager in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Dunn said a series of gay hate crimes in St. John's when he was growing up had a strong impact on him, his coming out and dealings with internalized homophobia.
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Jun 11, 2022 · ‘Closet Monster’ is partially based on a true story. The film is based on an entirely original screenplay written by Stephen Dunn. However, Dunn drew from personal experiences to craft the film’s story.
- What Is the Meaning of Closet Monster Title? - The Cinemaholic
The film centers on Oscar Madly, a young boy who witnesses a...
- What Is the Meaning of Closet Monster Title? - The Cinemaholic
Plot. When eight-year-old Oscar Madly finds out that his parents are getting divorced, he retreats into a fantasy world filled with happy memories and conversations with his talking pet hamster, Buffy. One night, the young Oscar witnesses a violent homophobic attack on a teenage boy, whose attackers impale him with a metal rod.
Jun 11, 2022 · Oscar seeks an explanation from his father but receives a casually homophobic response. Oscar’s trauma about the incident and his parent’s divorce becomes internalized, and he confides in his talking pet hamster, Buffy. Years pass, and Oscar becomes an eighteen-year-old who is confused about his sexuality.
Sep 12, 2015 · Canadian director Stephen Dunn’s feature-length debut, the gay coming-of-age story Closet Monster, offers a light touch on decidedly heavy topics, including family violence, divorce, gay...
Jun 11, 2022 · The film centers on Oscar Madly, a young boy who witnesses a gay teenager being violently attacked with an iron rod. The incident leaves Oscar traumatized, and when he seeks an explanation from his father, he receives a casually homophobic response.
Oscar, befriended by his talking hamster Buffy, wants to get into a special effects make-up school (using his friend Gemma as a model), and has come to realize his spiteful father's anti-social, immature short-comings.
Dec 23, 2016 · Stephen Dunn’s Closet Monster is a triumph of visceral honesty. It is a story that vulnerably explores the gravity of self-hatred, and further, of any internalized falsehoods we may carry with us.
