Creature Talk: Guillermo del Toro and Roar Uthaug Sit Down to Discuss Creatures and Folklore
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Frankenstein director Guillermo del Toro sits down with Troll 2 director Roar Uthaug to discuss Creatures and Folklore!
Creature features are back, baby! After pioneering the field of special effects, Hollywood legends like Ray Harryhausen, Willis O’Brien, Phil Tippett, Rick Baker, and Stan Winston have inspired countless filmmakers with their astonishing creations. Visionary directors such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Tim Burton, and Guillermo del Toro have shared their love for monsters with the world for decades. And, most recently, del Toro unleashed his lifelong passion by tapping into the Universal Monsters archive.
Last weekend, del Toro’s superb adaptation of Frankenstein hit Netflix and delighted us with its majestic brilliance. But now, all eyes are on director Roar Uthaug to continue the trend with his long-awaited sequel to Troll. The film, titled Troll 2, unleashes some creature mayhem on the streamer on December 1st, and the hype is monstrous! But what can we expect from the movie? Watch the trailer here.
CREATURE TALK
If the glorious new trailer for Troll 2 isn’t enough to get you in the mood for more monster mayhem, the latest edition of Creature Talk will. In Creature Talk, Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro (Frankenstein) sits down with acclaimed Norwegian director Roar Uthaug (Troll, The Wave) for a conversation which will delight film lovers and creature enthusiasts alike.
Together, the visionary mind behind Frankenstein and the creative force behind Troll 2 embark on a deep dive into the mysterious origins of their most unforgettable creatures. In the conversation, Uthaug and del Toro share personal stories and creative inspirations, illuminating the powerful role of folklore and imagination in their work.
REVIEWS
We were lucky enough to catch del Toro’s Frankenstein back in October and instantly fell in love with the director’s vision for the film. In our reactions, Carl Roberts said, “Del Toro’s Frankenstein is a masterpiece of filmmaking. From start to finish, this astonishing version of the story is perfection. An outstanding cast makes the film a cinematic gem, but it’s Jacob Elordi who steals the film. Cannot praise it highly enough.”
And I said, “Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is a monstrous triumph. The director’s signature style and unique vision have crafted a truly exceptional adaptation of Mary Shelley’s tale. With its incredible heart, stunning soundtrack, and breathtaking cinematography, it’s a rare gem.”
When it came time to review the film, Carl could not hide his admiration, which he awarded a rare FIVE STARS. In his glowing review, he said: “Guillermo del Toro has delivered his masterpiece. His version of Frankenstein is the definitive version of the classic novel. With a superb, moody, and elegant score from the composer Alexandre Desplat to accompany the narrative, the film just feels perfect. Combined with del Toro’s screenplay adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel and his directorial style and vision, the film is the perfect match.” Read his full review here.
RELEASE
What a phenomenal Creature Talk. I could watch Del Toro and Uthaug talk for hours. Their passion for the genre is infectious, reminding us of the beauty of cinema. For a small, glorious amount of time, we can all be whisked away to foreign lands, distant times, and fantastical universes for some much-needed escapism where anything is possible. Creatures come to life, monsters are unleashed, and human nature is explored.
This is the stuff dreams are made of, and thankfully, we have creative minds like Guillermo del Toro and Roar Uthaug to shepherd us. To them we owe our thanks. God, I love movies!
Frankenstein is on Netflix now. Troll 2 releases on December 1st. Dare to dream, and watch a creature feature tonight!
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
