My Neighbor is a Monster (2024)
Description
My Neighbour is a Monster is an offbeat comedy with fantasy elements that explores themes of personal crises, healing and unexpected friendships. The main character Laura is going through one of the most difficult times in her life: her boyfriend dumps her, and her dream of working at her dream company comes crashing down. Immersed in depression and despair, Laura returns home, hoping to calm down at least a little, but finds that her flat is occupied by a very strange but charming stranger. And not just any stranger - but a real monster.
This monster is bright, bold and unusually charismatic, and despite his intimidating appearance, he decides to stay in the flat. He is not going to leave, but he makes Laura an unusual offer: if she finds the strength to regain the joy of life and stops being sad in a fortnight, he will leave on his own. Otherwise, he will stay, and Laura's life will not be as she imagined it.
Against all her fears and frustrations, Laura finds herself forced to accept this deal. Although her new life with a monster in her flat seems completely impossible at first, as the days go by Laura begins to realise that this strange neighbour can become not only an irritant but also an unexpected source of support and humour. Together with him, she goes through a series of ridiculous and sometimes touching situations that help her start over and maybe even find her way to happiness.
My Neighbour is a Monster is a funny but touching story about how to overcome personal difficulties, get out of depression and learn to enjoy life again, even if your neighbour is the most unusual monster in the world.
Year of release
2024
Distributor
Meloman
Country of production
USA
Director
Caroline Lindy
Main actors
Melissa Barrera, Megan Fahey, Tommy Dewey
Genre
horror/romance/comedy
Duration
98 minutes
Age restriction
16+
Premiere date
December 12, 2024