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  1. Sep 23, 2016 · A surreal and entirely original coming-of-age tale, Closet Monster tells the story of Oscar, a gay, cinephilic high school senior who has been grappling with the implications of his parents’ divorce — and a witnessed act of gay bashing — by, among other things, conversing with his “spirit animal”: Buffy, a pet hamster voiced by ...

  2. 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.

  3. Oct 5, 2015 · Closet Monster plays with familiar coming-out tropes, like the desire to run away to the big city and the sudden appearance of a sensual yet sexually ambiguous stranger. But it takes surprising turns, becoming more a story about reunification and claiming one's place than about either escape or romance.

  4. The website's critics consensus reads, "Closet Monster is a unique, understated fable, buoyed by a strong performance from Connor Jessup." [ 13 ] The film also currently holds a weighted average score of 81 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 11 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".

  5. Sep 12, 2015 · By Hugh Ryan. September 12, 2015, 12:29am. Canadian director Stephen Dunn’s feature-length debut, the gay coming-of-age story Closet Monster, offers a light touch on decidedly heavy topics,...

  6. Jul 15, 2016 · Closet Monster. Rating: Director: Stephen Dunn. Writing Credit: Stephen Dunn. Cast: Connor Jessup, Aaron Abrams, Isabella Rossellini. Rated: 14A. Genre: Drama. Duration: 90 minutes. Synopsis: A...

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  8. 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.

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