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MONSTER IN A BOX

What You Need To Know:

MONSTER IN A BOX is a fast-paced, stream-of-consciousness monologue that ponders diverse topics such as UFO encounters, Contra rebels, Christian Science, the movie industry, psychoanalysis, and the AIDS virus. As a dispassionate observer of the ironies of life, Mr. Grey presents bereaved mothers in Nicaragua begging America to stop aid to the Contra rebels. There is also extended reference to masturbation, as well as a sexual encounter with a lusty lounge singer.

Content:

(H, L, S) Humanist dialogue complete with: 3 obscenities & 7 profanities, reference to masturbation and comment about sexual encounter.

More Detail:

MONSTER IN A BOX is a fast-paced, stream-of-consciousness monologue that ponders diverse topics such as UFO encounters, Contra rebels, Christian Science, psychoanalysis, and AIDS. The movie opens with Spalding Grey sitting on stage behind a wooden desk, as he attempts to write a semi-autobiographical novel called IMPOSSIBLE VACATION. Mr. Grey narrates his book, interweaving life experiences in an attempt to leave the shadow of his mother, who committed suicide while vacationing in Mexico.

Mr. Grey’s viewpoint is secular, but he does not take a political or religious stance. Rather, he is the dispassionate observer of the ironies of life. However, he mentions bereaved mothers in Nicaragua begging America to stop aid to the Contras. There is also an extended reference to masturbation, as well as a sexual encounter with a lusty singer. Mr. Grey is to be commended for his energy and expressiveness, as he jumps from one topic to the next. He makes MONSTER IN A BOX an interesting monologue that moves quickly. While the monologue will not appeal to most moviegoers, a few may find MONSTER IN A BOX an interesting commentary on a variety of topics.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.