Rent The Monster (2016)
2.7 of 5 from 82 ratings
1h 27min
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- Synopsis:
- Calling time on life with her volatile, alcoholic mother, neglected youngster Lizzie is en route to start a new life with her estranged father when a car accident leaves mother and daughter stranded on a deserted country road on a stormy night. Desperately awaiting help, the pair soon realise they are not alone - a terrifying evil is lurking in the surrounding woods, and apparently, it's hungry...
- Actors:
- Zoe Kazan, Ella Ballentine, Aaron Douglas, Christine Ebadi, Marc Hickox, Scott Speedman, Chris Webb, Meeko
- Directors:
- Bryan Bertino
- Writers:
- Bryan Bertino
- Studio:
- Icon
- Genres:
- Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Collections:
- A24: Collection, Films by Genre
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Reviews (1) of The Monster
Enjoyable creature feature ... - The Monster review by NP
A juvenile lead in a film can go as far as to make or break the production. Here, the performance of young-looking 15-year-old Ella Ballentine as Lizzy is such that ‘The Monster’s occasional lulls and inconsistencies are entirely forgiven.
The acting is very good across the board. Zoe Kazan as Lizzy’s deeply flawed mother Kathy is also very strong. Their relationship is the glue that holds events together. The monster of the title is a physical costume – no CGI here – and is partially successful. A cross between Godzilla and the titular creature from ‘Jeepers Creepers’, it’s an unforgiving killer. But it’s Lizzy’s heart-wrenching sobs as every avenue of safety is bloodily taken away from her that really sells it. My score is 7 out of 10.
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