In the romantic comedy titled “Your Monster“, directed and written by Caroline Lindy, commenced streaming on Max on January 24th. This indie film debuted at Sundance Film Festival and swiftly rose to become one of the trending titles on Max, currently ranked as the fourth most-watched movie this week. Reminiscent of tales like “Beauty and the Beast” or “Frankenstein“, “Your Monster” tells the story of a young actress named Laura who finds herself befriending an unusual resident in her own home.
In a twist of events, the initial words that appear on screen are “inspired by a somewhat true tale.” Given the grandiose dimensions of this romantic narrative, one might wonder how this could be so. The truth lies in both a literal and figurative sense. Keep reading to uncover the origins of Your Monster, which is deeply rooted in Lindy’s personal history.
‘Your Monster’: A Brief Overview
In New York City, Laura lives with her playwright and composer boyfriend, Jacob (Edmund Donovan). The duo are deeply in love and creatively work together on the new musical that Jacob is composing. Jacob specifically wrote the lead role for Laura, and they spend countless hours at the piano, shaping the character and writing the show around her. When their production is set for Broadway, it seems like all of Laura’s dreams have been fulfilled. However, this happiness is short-lived as Laura gets a devastating cancer diagnosis. Overwhelmed by the reality of having a partner with cancer, Jacob ends their relationship while Laura is hospitalized.
When Laura emerges from confinement, she’s compelled to return to her old family residence, living there on her own. It is here that she stumbles upon “Monster” (Tommy Dewey), a grotesque figure who has dwelt within her wardrobe since her youth. At first, Monster orders Laura to depart, but he eventually relents and permits her to remain. As her best friend Mazie (Kayla Foster) informs Laura about Jacob’s play holding tryouts, Monster persuades her to participate, asserting that the role was meant for her all along. Despite being given a Broadway heavyweight named Jackie Dennon instead of herself, Jacob extends an offer of understudy or ensemble participation as compensation. As days go by, Laura strengthens her connection with Monster at home and attends rehearsals during the day.
Essentially, Laura develops feelings for Monster when she recognizes the heinous act of Jacob leaving her in her weakest moment. Moreover, she learns that Jacob wasn’t betraying Jackie as she had thought; instead, he was involved with Laura’s best friend Mazie for a significant period. Betrayed by those she trusted and loved dearly (with the exception of Monster), Laura eventually receives a cancer-free diagnosis.
In an unexpected twist, she agrees to team up with Jackie, both fed up with Jacob, to clandestinely grab the main role for the opening night performance. However, things take a darker turn than anticipated when Monster brutally kills Jacob by tearing out his throat during intermission. The audience is left stunned and horrified as they see Laura, covered in blood yet still singing powerfully, and Jacob’s lifeless body on stage. The screen fades to black.
The Real Monster
At age 23, Caroline Lindy faced a critical health issue similar to Laura’s, followed by being left by her partner within the same week. In an interview with the Sundance Institute, she shared her struggle with depression after undergoing a hemicolectomy alone. The emotion she felt was overwhelming anger, questioning, “How much would it take to hire someone to eliminate my ex?” Instead, she channeled that fury into creating a film titled: Your Monster.
The film clearly symbolizes that the monster represents the inner demons or struggles we all face. In essence, it’s a story about accepting and loving the dark, complex aspects of yourself, healing from past traumas, and confronting repressed emotions to achieve freedom. Contrary to some speculations, there was never an officially documented New York woman who created the film. However, there was indeed a character based on a woman scorned, who experienced the catalyst for “Your Monster”.
As a fervent enthusiast, I must say that Lindy is an ardent champion for the world of romantic comedy. To put it personally, “Your Monster” serves as a heartfelt missive to her unapologetic, youthful passion for this cause. In regards to this matter, Lindy declared, “the rom-com genre appears to be in a state of decline, and I’ve decided to dedicate my life to rejuvenating it.” It seems that the romantic comedy medium was destined from the start, and this tale unfolded as an elongated (and quite hairy), symbolic representation of self-acceptance.
As a passionate movie critic, let me tell you this: In the gripping tale of ‘Your Monster’, it’s clear that justice has been served for Lindy, and then some. This captivating film is making waves on Max’s platform and tugging at heartstrings worldwide. What makes it even more delightful is the apparent real-life romance between Lindy and fellow director Daniel Roher, who himself won hearts at Sundance a couple of years prior to Lindy’s own competition with ‘Navalny’. When asked about her husband’s reaction to ‘Your Monster’ being accepted into Sundance, Lindy shared that he broke down in tears immediately.
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