Monstrous Me
“A Look in the Mirror”
Synopsis
When Ariel was a disabled and disfigured child of three years old, a bad babysitter brought over a bag of weed, her boyfriend, and a VHS of A Nightmare on Elm Street. From under the coffee table, through the railings, Ariel saw themselves in that Zenith television, in the face of Freddy Krueger, and decided there was agency in being a monster rather than a martyr.
Top Cast
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Popcorn Frights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 9, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ariel Baska
- Screenplay & Story
- Ariel Baska
- Original Title
- Monstrous Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ariel Baska
Ariel Baska
Benjamin Shearn
Lilly Wachowski, Brea Grant, Akima A. Brown, Lela Meadow-Conner
Department Leadership Roster
Ariel Baska
Director
Benjamin Shearn
Editor
Akima A. Brown
Producer
Lela Meadow-Conner
Producer
Ariel Baska
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monstrous Me
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What is Monstrous Me about?
When Ariel was a disabled and disfigured child of three years old, a bad babysitter brought over a bag of weed, her boyfriend, and a VHS of A Nightmare on Elm Street. From under the coffee table, through the railings, Ariel saw themselves in that Zenith television, in the face of Freddy Krueger, and decided there was agency in being a monster rather than a martyr.
Who directed Monstrous Me?
Monstrous Me was directed by Ariel Baska.
Who stars in Monstrous Me?
The principal cast of Monstrous Me includes Ariel Baska, Jules Rico, Ashley Myers, Camila Franco Ribeiro Gomide.
When was Monstrous Me released and how long is it?
Monstrous Me was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monstrous Me?
Monstrous Me holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).