The Monster

From here on, questions are raised - Where did the wolf come from? What was it running from? Where'd it get those deep cuts on its body? Or where did the body disappear too?

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Strangely these questions are not justifiably asked by Kathy, but by Lizzy. The only voice of reason! Ella Ballentine is the standout here - reminiscent of a young Reese Witherspoon. Inquisitive, timid, fearful and courageously carrying the weight of 'The Monster', as she has spent much of her youth taking care of herself - and her mother - Through flashbacks provided.

One in particular truly showing her acting chops. Zoe Kazan also great as Kathy tries to maintain her sobriety while navigating and understanding the needs of her daughter - Yes an overused device in Hollywood - But effective still none the less. Scott Speedman shows us halfway through the movie with little to say or do, perhaps a favor to Bertino, whom he directed in 'The Strangers'.

Cinematographer Julie Kirkwood offers very little to appreciate here - With Bertino not fully utilizing her until the third act - With a beautiful shot of the enclosed woods.

The monster itself plays a minor role - As the full look of it seems rather cheap. Overall 'The Monster' may not hold up well with most allegory horror films, but it will stand on its own merit for Ella Ballentine - As she comes face to face with the monster - Or are understanding of what it means to let go and grow up - Afterall monsters are only what we make of them.

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Full Cast and Crew. A mother and daughter must confront a terrifying monster when they break down on a deserted road. What is Emily Mortimer Watching? Related News Ent. Share this Rating Title: The Monster 5. Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Edit Cast Cast overview: Leslie Williams Marc Hickox John Brooks Scott Speedman Edit Storyline Kathy is the alcoholic and smoking addicted mother of the young, but mature teenager Lizzy.

Edit Did You Know? Trivia The artwork for the movie poster resembles that of The Babadook , in roughly the same tones - their order is reverse: As they drive through deserted country roads on a stormy night, they suddenly have a startling collision that leaves them shaken but not seriously hurt.

Their car, however, is dead, and as they try in vain to get help, they come to realize they are not alone on these desolate backroads - a terrifying evil is lurking in the surrounding woods, intent on never letting them leave. See All Details and Credits. The Playlist - Andrew Crump Nov 11, Bertino holds his monster in reserve, conceding its presence through brief and mostly obscured glimpses of its shape. Bryan Bertino reveals a gushy soft side, only to tear out his heart and hoist it for all to see. Bertino is just concerned with making you feel for his characters — and that he manages to do competently, despite their deep flaws.

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Well, that and spill some popcorn along the way. Movie Nation - Roger Moore Nov 9, The Monster is as dull and predictable as its title, a creature feature in which the melodramatic flashbacks are the only bits with bite. TryASummersault Nov 14, A well executed emotionally driven horror drama with an amazing acting performance by the young girl.

Excellent atmosphere and camerawork and an effectively well crafted and somewhat realistic looking monster. Definitely worth a watch. Zerbrechliche Figuren erleichtern die Identifikation — vor allem im Horrorfilm. Die Strafe folgt prompt: Erst zwingt ein angefahrener Wolf den Wagen in die Knie, dann attackiert ihn ein schleimiges Monster. Es folgt eine Mischung aus Alien und Cujo: A movie with many good qualities, completely ruined by a nonsensical and cliched plot.

The worst offense is that the characters take the worst possible choices at any moment - "there's something dangerous outside the car

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