The Monster
The Monster

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The Monster

2018
Movie
9 min
English

1997. Ed is a 13 year old boy living with his father. Terrified by the idea of talking to the girl he loves, one night's events will change the way he sees things.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jalmari HelanderGenres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In 1944 Finland, a young woman named Kati struggles to survive in the final days of World War II. Separated from her family and pursued by Nazi soldiers, she stumbles upon a hidden Norwegian research facility. There, she discovers a terrifying, otherworldly creature that has been unleashed and must now find a way to defeat it and escape with her life.

Critical Reception

The Monster received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with praise for its creature design, atmosphere, and lead performance, though some found the plot occasionally predictable. Audiences generally responded well to its blend of horror and action elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong visual style and intense action sequences.

  • The creature design and suspenseful atmosphere were frequently highlighted as strengths.

  • Some critics noted that the narrative occasionally felt uneven or formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciate the film's unique premise and the effective scares, with many enjoying the visual effects and the chilling ambiance. Some viewers felt the pacing could have been tighter.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a short film, but the concept was expanded into a feature-length movie due to positive early reception and the director's ambition.

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