Candyman director Bernard Rose has turned his eye to one of the most classic of horror stories: Mary Shelleys Frankenstein. Inspired by the concept a version told from the perspective of the monsters journey, Roses adaptation is modern day, L.A.-set, and stars Xavier Samuel as Frankensteins Monster, as well as Carrie Anne-Moss and Danny Huston as its creators. Shock Till You Drop presents your first look at the film (above), making its World Premiere at the currently-on Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival in Belgium.
In Frankenstein, After he is artificially created, then left for dead by a husband-and-wife team of eccentric scientists, Adam is confronted with nothing but aggression and violence from the world around him. This perfect creation-turned-disfigured monster must come to grips with the horrific nature of humanity.
Of his adaptation, director Rose says, The Monster has an internal life; he is a rich emotional being that dreams, loves, hates, essentially he is the Romantic man, and this convinces us that he is alive. We feel for him, for the injustice of his birth, for the violent behavior that he is taught and pays back tenfold, and for his suffering at the rejection of his fellow men. This is what attracted me to this oft told tale – that one could be inside his head, feel his confusion and hurt; feel his growing curiosity as he discovers the true nature of his origin and wants the answers to the eternal questions; Who am I? From where did I come? What is my destination?
Co-starring Tony Todd, Frankenstein World Premieres at BIFF Sunday, April 12th. For tickets and info, visit the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival.
