Monster Gallery: Cloverfield (2008)
Main Article: Clover
Author: the monster philologist
I'm always bored and monsters were the first thing to entertain me
Clover
“I wanted a monster movie for so long,” said Cloverfield producer J.J. Abrams during a speech at the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con. “I was in Japan over a year ago with my son, who’s eight; and all he wanted to do was go to toy stores. We went to all these stores and there were… Read More Clover
Darwinian Nightmare
Preliminary drafts of Evolution by Don Jakoby elaborated the premise of the story with a much more serious tone compared to the final film. Upon being hired for the project, director Ivan Reitman requested screenwriters David Diamond and David Weissman to shift the script into a comedic adventure sci-fi story, in the same vein as… Read More Darwinian Nightmare
Monster Gallery: Evolution (2001)
Main Article: Darwinian Nightmare
The Zorgons
Director Jon Favreau wanted to maintain a generally physical vibe for Zathura‘s special effects — aesthetically, they would also have to homage pulp science fiction from the 1950s and 1960s. The Zorgons — the reptilian creatures that invade the children’s house — were no exception. As with other character effects for the film, they brought… Read More The Zorgons
Monster Gallery: Life (2017)
Main Article: Calvin of Mars
Calvin of Mars
“When we encounter Calvin in the beginning, he’s not maleficent,” said Daniel Espinosa, director of Life. “I think that in the other sci-fi movies, the unknown is always a threat. In my movie, the unknown is created somewhat by us. It’s not a question of what unknown does to us, but what do we do… Read More Calvin of Mars
Monster Gallery: It (1990)
Main Article: Pennywise Unbound
Pennywise Unbound
He cried out, staggering back, one hand going to his head, and his first incoherent thought was No wonder Stan committed suicide! Oh God, I wish I had! He saw the same expressions of stunned horror and dawning realization on the faces of the others as the last key turned in the last lock. Then… Read More Pennywise Unbound
Exclusive: Interview with Adam Johansen
Monster Legacy had the privilege and honour to interview Adam Johansen, head of Odd Studio, about their work on Alien: Covenant. For the film, Odd Studio merged with Conor O’Sullivan’s Creatures Inc. to create a series of practical creatures that would serve both as onscreen effects and as reference for the digital effects.
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