**This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!**
“I’m really REALLY sad…”
Your Monster released in theaters on October 25th 2024 and is now available to watch on Demand as of November 12th. The rom-com horror film stars Melissa Barrera, Tommy Dewey, Edmund Donovan, and Meghann Fahey. The film runs for approximately an hour and forty-three minutes.
While recovering from surgery, a musical theater actress is dumped by her boyfriend, but when she uncovers a monster hidden in her closet at her childhood home, she finally unleashes all of the rage she has kept locked away for so long.
Here is the trailer:
Your Monster has everything I want from a rom-com with its clever and dark take on Beauty and the Beast. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
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Perfect blend of genres!
This film somehow managed to brilliantly mashup two of my favorite genres: rom-coms and “good for her” revenge. I didn’t think that something like this could ever work and I was delighted at the outcome. Lisa Frankenstein also dipped into this style and I think these two films would make a fantastic double feature!
I experienced so many emotions while watching this film. I haven’t enjoyed a movie like this in a really long time. I was laughing and crying throughout all of the key moments, making this such a compelling and heartfelt cinematic experience for me personally. It’s rare to find a movie that can truly make you feel like this and Your Monster accomplished that effortlessly.
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Melissa Barrera is enchanting!
I never would have thought my top two films of the year would both star Melissa Barrera, but she was INCREDIBLE in this! I fell in love with her even more and it was great to see a different role for her. I really related to her character on so many levels and I thought the chemistry in this movie was perfect.
Your Monster had a lot to say without hitting the audience over the head with its messages (which I’ve seen too much of this year). It just told us a beautiful (yet dark and edgy) story while exploring so many emotions that we all go through, making this such a fantastic watch. I seriously have goosebumps from this one. It was absolute perfection for me!
The Cons:
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I don’t have any…
Maybe it needed a touch more gore during key parts, but I honestly didn’t need it. I understood what this movie was trying to accomplish and I thought it was executed brilliantly.
So am I in or out?
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I’m in 1000 percent!!!!
Your Monster is a “good for her” rom-com that just moved me on another level. Melissa Barrera absolutely shines!
One of my top films of the year!
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Your Monster in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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