From its first trailer, we knew that A Monster Calls would be equal parts bittersweet and fantastical.
A Monster Calls is a notable exception to this rule, as the PG-13 film combines a young protagonist and dark themes in a way reminiscent of Guillermo del Toro’s international smash Pan’s Labyrinth.
So the book was left unstarted, and I looked at her materials that she had, and I started getting ideas.
In a new featurette, distributor Focus Features sheds some light on the tale behind A Monster Calls.
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A MONSTER CALLS - 'The Story Behind the Story' Featurette - In Select Theaters December 23