Monster Gallery: The Cave (2005)
Main Article: Creatures of the Cave
Author: the monster philologist
I'm always bored and monsters were the first thing to entertain me
Creatures of the Cave
The creation of the mutated beings in The Cave was assigned to Patrick Tatopoulos and his special effects company. Accompanying them were the digital effects artists at Luma Pictures, also responsible for the film’s other visual effects — which included digital extensions of the cave sets. Wide creative freedom was given to the creature team. Guy Himber,… Read More Creatures of the Cave
Monster Gallery: The Relic (1997)
Special Thanks to Paul Taglianetti for providing invaluable pictures for this gallery! Main Article: Kothoga
Kothoga
“As the flashlight beam hits it, MBWUN roars and looks up. Now we see it clearly for the first time. The monster is MASSIVE, putrid, rank. Slit reptilian green eyes are rimmed in red. A ridge of stiff black hair rises on the creature’s buffalo-like humped back. The withers are muscled and covered with plates.… Read More Kothoga
Exclusive: Interview with Mike Corriero
Monster Legacy had the honour to interview a great (and frequently overlooked) contemporary creature designer and concept artist: Mike Corriero. Though not yet involved in the design work for films, Mike is one of the most talented creature designers – balancing realism and aesthetic purposes in his monstrous creations. With a Bachelors Degree in Illustration… Read More Exclusive: Interview with Mike Corriero
Monster Gallery: The Fly II (1989)
Main Article: Son of Brundle
Son of Brundle
Having been at the helm of the gruesome special effects of Cronenberg’s The Fly, Chris Walas not only decided to attach himself the sequel, but to direct it — assuring to confine the expenses within the same budget of the first film ($12 million) but with more action involving the monstrous creature. A sequel “in… Read More Son of Brundle
Kaiju of the Rim
“It was a project that encompassed every single thing on my wish list, visually, atmospherically and emotionally,” said Guillermo Del Toro about Pacific Rim. “An unstoppable, thrilling adventure about monsters and robots, the likes of which we’ve never seen.” None other than this director could handle the project. “he is a master of the genre,”… Read More Kaiju of the Rim
Monster Gallery: Pacific Rim (2013)
Main Article: Kaiju of the Rim
Monster Gallery: Reign of Fire (2002)
Main Article: Sovereigns of Fire
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