Monster

Monster

Directed by Jennifer Kent

Produced by Maya Films, New South Wales Film & Television Office

200510 min6.7 / 10

A claustrophobic domestic horror that uses a child's fear as a gateway to a pervasive, ambiguous supernatural dread.

A mother battles with her son's fear of a monster lurking in the closet, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her.

Questions people ask

  • Does Monster end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Monster scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Monster easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Monster sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Monster violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity66

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise91

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Monster

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Monster

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Monster, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Monster, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Monster, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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