*Monster Pies* (Australia, 2013)
July 27, 2025
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*Monster Pies* (Australia, 2013)
is a tender and emotionally charged coming-of-age drama set in 1990s Melbourne. The film follows Mike, a quiet, grief-stricken high schooler still coping with the death of his younger brother. His world shifts when he meets Will, a confident and mysterious new student. Though opposites on the surface, the two are paired for a school project and slowly bond over a shared love of film. Inspired by a Frankenstein comic, they reinvent *Romeo and Juliet* as a horror story—an idea that becomes a metaphor for their own lives.
As they collaborate, their connection deepens into a fragile first love, unfolding within a hostile environment shaped by intolerance and broken adults.
Through its layered narrative—blending film, theater, and reality—*Monster Pies* explores themes of identity, grief, and the search for belonging. Despite its modest budget, the film delivers raw, heartfelt performances and a bittersweet emotional core. Directed by Lee Galea, it’s a moving portrait of young love caught in a world not yet ready for it. A hidden indie gem that deserves to be seen—and felt.