Monsters of the American Cinema is sharp, affecting, and refreshingly unsentimental. Christian St. Croix delivers a nuanced character study wrapped in an exploration of grief, identity, and moral reckoning. The dialogue is crisp, unforced, and layered with tension, making every interaction between a gay black man and his white teenage step-son feel immediate and deeply human. The play’s use of classic horror as both theme and structural device is smartly executed, adding depth without gimmickry. A compelling, intelligent work that rewards close attention.

This play was so so captivating. I loved the time jumps between the videos and the present time. It added another element that I think would be really interesting to see in person. Aside from the cool theatrical elements, the relationship between the characters was so so great to watch blossom throughout the plot. It really pulled at your heartstrings and showed the quite intimate relationship between a father and son. There are too many good things to write about, but I highly recommend it!

This play is Brilliant. The continued use of movies and film throughout the play is so so interesting. The exploration into relationships and identity builds some important conversations and holds space for important stories in media. I loved the formatting of this play, the overlapping of the characters in the same space at different times is genius. Read this play over and over again!