THEME EXPLORATION

creature awakening

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Jeepers Creepers 3
Jeepers Creepers 3
2017 · Victor Salva
Forest of the Damned
Forest of the Damned
2005 · Johannes Roberts
Alien
Alien
1979 · Ridley Scott
Mongolian Death Worm
Mongolian Death Worm
2010 · Steven R. Monroe
Rock Monster
Rock Monster
2008 · Declan O'Brien
Blue Is the Warmest Color
Blue Is the Warmest Color
2013 · Abdellatif Kechiche
Closely Watched Trains
Closely Watched Trains
1966 · Jiří Menzel
Call Me by Your Name
Call Me by Your Name
2017 · Luca Guadagnino
What Planet Are You From?
What Planet Are You From?
2000 · Mike Nichols
Chronicle of the Years of Fire
Chronicle of the Years of Fire
1975 · Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Nénette et Boni
Nénette et Boni
1996 · Claire Denis
The Garden
The Garden
1995 · Martin Šulík
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Guillermo del Toro Mexico

His films like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water' explore the awakening and liberation of creatures—both literal monsters and metaphorical beings—within dark, fantastical worlds.

 David Cronenberg Canada

His body horror and sci-fi work examines the disturbing awakening of hidden biological forces and transformations within human and non-human creatures.

 Denis Villeneuve Canada

His films including 'Arrival' and 'Dune' explore the profound awakening of consciousness and communication with alien creatures and incomprehensible intelligences.