Comedy horror film

Your Monster (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

Name: Your Monster
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Romance
Released: 2024-10-25
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Tommy Dewey, Melissa Barrera, Gredivel Vasquez, Edmund Donovan, Lana Young

Your Monster is a 2024 comedy horror film starring Tommy Dewey as Monster, Melissa Barrera and Gredivel Vasquez. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $809,893 worldwide on a $300,000 budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Feature Low Budget – Comedy or Drama at the Artios Awards 2025. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating: 6.4/10
worldwide gross: $809.9K
award nomination: 1
Echo Score: 75

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Released: October 25, 2024
Runtime: 1h 38m (98 min)
Genres: Comedy , Horror , Romance
Original language: English
Studio: Bombo Sports & Entertainment
Budget: $300K
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Your Monster About?

The premise of Your Monster without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

After a painful breakup and surgery, Laura Franco withdraws to her childhood home to recover. Her future seems uncertain until she discovers her ex-boyfriend is staging a musical she helped him create. Facing a fresh wave of disappointment, Laura must confront her past and find a path forward.

Your Monster Themes & Keywords

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monster in the closet
female protagonist
romantic comedy
halloween
love
reference to beauty and the beast
cancer
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isolation
actress
boyfriend girlfriend relationship

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audition
glasses
understudy
musical play
pies
food fight
smashing plate
table read
halloween party
dancing at party
boyfriend breaks up with his girlfriend
crying
sex with a monster
playing the piano
singing
screaming
sex with ex boyfriend
anger
meltdown
jellybean
sleeping with one's ex
murder
blood
dark romance
dark comedy
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Cast & crew

Your Monster Cast & Characters

Tommy Dewey leads the cast as Monster, with Melissa Barrera as Laura Franco and Gredivel Vasquez as Diana Franco.

Tommy Dewey as Monster
Melissa Barrera as Laura Franco
Gredivel Vasquez as Diana Franco
Edmund Donovan as Jacob

Also Starring in Your Monster

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Lana Young Ellyn Michaelson
Ikechukwu Ufomadu Don
Brian McCarthy Dr. Kaufman
Woody Fu Nurse Roger
Megan Haley Taylor
Matthew Lamb Young Benji
Katy Grenfell Nurse Bonnie
Kasey Bella Suarez Young Laura

Ratings

Your Monster Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Your Monster 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Our Echo Score gives it 75/100, strongest in character & emotion (85) and weakest in story & flow (60).

75 /100

Your Monster Echo Score Breakdown

Your Monster delivers an engaging genre blend anchored by compelling lead performances but undermined by uneven narrative cohesion. Critics and users consistently highlight Melissa Barrera’s dynamic central role and the off-kilter chemistry with her co-star, praising the imaginative direction and atmospheric moments. However, contrived plot points and sporadic pacing issues draw mixed reactions, particularly in the finale. Overall, this debut offers enjoyable highs but remains an imperfect yet intriguing genre mash-up.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

Art & Craft 75

In terms of art & craft, the film’s direction and design deliver a playful and atmospheric fusion of fantasy and horror. Observers praised its spell-casting visual tone and genre-blending sequences, while some noted occasional prosthetic incongruities and heavy-handed editing in the finale. Overall, the visual presentation feels creative but uneven.
Character & Emotion 85

When it comes to character & emotion, performances by Barrera and Dewey stand out for depth and chemistry. Critics acclaimed the off-the-charts rapport and charismatic lead turns, and users highlighted emotional resonance. Some reviews indicated uneven character motivation and a few unlikeable secondary roles. In sum, the strong central duo sustains most of the film’s emotional impact.
Story & Flow 60

Regarding story & flow, the film’s genre-blending premise shows ambition but suffers from uneven plotting. Moments of playful romance and horror engage at times, yet critics noted contrived twists, lazy writing, and pacing inconsistencies that undercut momentum. The finale’s heavy-handed approach drew particular criticism. Overall, narrative ambition frequently outpaces cohesion, resulting in an uneven but occasionally engaging storyline.
Sensory Experience 70

In the realm of sensory experience, the soundtrack and visual design contribute to a magical atmosphere. Onstage musical numbers and fantasy-horror aesthetics offer immersive sequences, and users praised the film’s captivating blend of styles. Some found over-the-top effects and abrupt tonal shifts distracting. Overall, the sensory palette is vivid and inventive, though it occasionally lacks cohesive integration.
Rewatch Factor 65

As for rewatch factor, the film’s blend of comedy, romance, and horror offers moments that invite revisiting. Several viewers expressed willingness to explore its twists again and appreciate repeated tonal shifts and performances. However, predictable story beats and an over-the-top finale may lessen its lasting appeal. Overall, the movie has engaging pockets but variable replay value.

IMDb

6.4 /10

8488 votes
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Metacritic

63 Metascore

User score 4.5
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TMDB

66% User score
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Plot

Your Monster Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Your Monster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Laura Franco, portrayed by Melissa Barrera, is an ambitious actress navigating the complexities of life and love in the shadow of her dreams. Initially, Laura is deeply in love and in a nurturing relationship with playwright Edmund Donovan, who romantically involves her in his creative endeavors. However, everything takes a tragic turn when Laura is diagnosed with cancer, leading her to undergo a harrowing surgery. The shock of her illness proves too much for Jacob, who chooses to dump Laura rather than take on the role of a caregiver. Thus, she finds herself enveloped in solitude, receiving sporadic check-ins from her friend Mazie.

Full summary

The whole story of Your Monster, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Your Monster Box Office & Budget

Your Monster grossed $809,893 worldwide on a $300,000 budget, 2.7 times what it cost. $745,652 came from the US and Canada and $64,241 (8%) from the rest of the world.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$809.9K

2.7× its budget