AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Wordiezett So much average

Micitype Pretty Good

Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

OllieSuave-007 I don't remember much from this movie as I saw it when I was a little kid with my dad. However, I do remember that some sort of monster that kind of is a cross between Chewbacca and Bigfoot comes out of people's closets and starts terrorizing a small town. It's really just a monster-on-the-loose movie but with very little plot.This little horror movie is camp at its best, ridiculous and cheesy. I recalled my dad saying that this movie was stupid throughout, but couldn't stop laughing at how bad it was.So, if you like camp and just plain, insane fun, go for it. Otherwise, stay away.Grade D+

The_Void Troma aren't exactly well known for high quality horror films, and this one fits the bill pretty well in the quality stakes; but it's actually more childish than the usual gory Troma output. The film is something of a spoof of the monster movie genre and, as the title suggests, focuses on the childhood fear of a monster in the closet. The film kicks off with a few mysterious murders and it's not long before the horrible closet monster is revealed. The monster itself is an extremely camp creation and is sure to leave most audience members in stitches - not usually the desired effect for a monster but the film is obviously intended to be tongue in cheek and the monster is actually a very original creation. I really wasn't expecting anything at all decent from this film, but in fairness to it; it's actually quite decent. There's nothing particularly clever about it; though the idea of the monster 'recharging' in closets is nice in that it seems to be a ham-fisted way of explaining the whole closet monster idea. The characters and plot line surrounding the monster are interesting and entertaining and Monster in the Closet is at least a decent way to waste ninety minutes or so.

Scotthannaford1 Now, I flicked onto this just out of curiosity and had to keep watching - in the same way that you watch a car crash...I appreciate the fact it's a spoof, but that should not stop me from criticising the god-awful directing, acting and dialogue. Seriously, this rated as one of the poorest movies I have seen - it looked more like an episode of Tales from the Cryptkeeper, and a poor one at that...Okay - a few criticisms (1) when the doctor had his heart attack in front of the monster (we never see the monster attack him, so we assume its a heart attack), the army then launch shells, rockets, bullets at the monster - which was feet from the doctor - yet the doctor is not touched by any missile and is still alive (2) the army attack from about 100 yards away, and we see a flame-thrower being used - geez, those things have a range of no more than 30 metres! (3) when the monster tries to take the professor, the soldiers run into the classroom and fire into the ceiling; the monster drops the kid, and the soldiers don't try to shoot the monster??? come on! (4) the monster looks like it something out of Power Rangers! (5) there is one scene where the five "good guys" (the priest, the girl, the doctor, the reporter and the kid) all look shocked and we get reactions (along the lines of hand to mouth) one after the other - so natural! (6) the general just runs away, time after time (7) the general refuses to try electricity and wouldn't listen (8) the acting is awful (9) did I mention the rubber suit monster???? (10) that god-awful music, non-stop!

duke1907 I rented this movie based on user comments and was disapointed. It was OK, but I guess I expected more. I expected something along the lines of Fright Night or The Lost Boys. The title pretty much sums up the plot. John Carradine had a funny cameo, but everyone from Howard Duff to Henry Gibson are wasted. There is a funny shower scene with a nude Stella Stevens that is worth watching. To me it was the highlight of the movie. It was also interesting to see a young Paul Walker of Fast and Furious fame as a nerdy kid named Professor. 2 stars out of 4 and that is only because of the shower scene.