THEME EXPLORATION

monster awakening

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS

Poseidon Rex
2014 · Mark L. Lester

Blue Is the Warmest Color
2013 · Abdellatif Kechiche

Closely Watched Trains
1966 · Jiří Menzel

Call Me by Your Name
2017 · Luca Guadagnino

What Planet Are You From?
2000 · Mike Nichols

King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · Ishirō Honda

Chronicle of the Years of Fire
1975 · Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina

Fifty Shades of Grey
2015 · Sam Taylor-Johnson

Godzilla vs. Kong
2021 · Adam Wingard

Nénette et Boni
1996 · Claire Denis

The Garden
1995 · Martin Šulík

Night at the Museum
2006 · Shawn Levy

DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS

Guillermo del Toro Mexico

His films like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water' explore the awakening and humanization of monstrous beings through poetic visual storytelling.

David Cronenberg Canada

His body horror masterpieces examine the terrifying awakening of hidden monstrous forces within human flesh and consciousness.

Bong Joon-ho South Korea

Films like 'The Host' and 'Okja' depict the emergence and awakening of creatures as catalysts for social upheaval and human transformation.