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The Monster

1994Movie1 h 52 minR

Comedy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A tense, intriguing comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth.

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Story

A vicious serial sex killer is on the loose, and landscape gardener and shop-window outfitter Loris is the prime suspect, thanks to his unfortunate habit of getting caught in compromising situations (for which there is always a totally innocent explanation that the police fail to spot). Undercover policewoman Jessica is assigned by eccentric police psychologist Taccone to follow Loris.

Feels like

  • Comedic Thriller
  • Italian Cinema
  • Satirical
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Mistaken Identity
  • Physical Comedy
  • Crime Investigation
  • Social Commentary
  • Dark Humor

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Roberto Benigni
Written by
Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami
Produced by
Roberto Benigni, Aurelio De Laurentiis, Pierre Lescure
Music by
Evan Lurie

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 22, 1994 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
October 22, 1994
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
Italy, France
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Alcohol Hic, Amateur Sleuth, Berserk Button +9

  • Alcohol Hic
  • Amateur Sleuth
  • Berserk Button
  • Camp Straight
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Curtain Camouflage
  • Discreet Drink Disposal
  • Idiot Ball
  • The Igor
  • Slasher Smile
  • Love Triangle
  • Police Are Useless

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Monster?"

Questions about The Monster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Monster worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.3).

Will The Monster make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is The Monster in English?

ItalianPortuguese

No, it was made in Italian, with some Portuguese.

What tropes does The Monster use?

Alcohol HicAmateur SleuthBerserk ButtonCamp StraightChekhov's GunCurtain CamouflageDiscreet Drink DisposalIdiot BallThe IgorSlasher SmileLove TrianglePolice Are Uselessand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Alcohol Hic, Amateur Sleuth, and Berserk Button.