Cranston Academy: Monster Zone

"Keep the door closed..."

2020 1h 20m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 110

AnimationAdventureScience FictionFantasyHorror

Synopsis

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An intelligent 15-year-old high school student is unexpectedly transferred to a boarding school where he opens a portal of monsters from another dimension.

“Keep the door closed...”

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Cast

Jamie Bell
Danny (Voice)
Ruby Rose
Liz (Voice)
Idzi Dutkiewicz
Mothman
Ellie Piercy
Ms. Evans
Terry Mynott
Professor Stern
Ryan Samson
Ellie Pierce
Bianca Hendrickse

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Leopoldo Aguilar
Writers: Bob Barlen, Cal Brunker
Languages: English
Countries: Mexico, United Kingdom, Canada

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Mexico, United Kingdom, Canada.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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ERA

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Directed by Leopoldo Aguilar, shot by Francisco Herrera Carrillo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jody Jenkins. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Vincent Tabaillon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Jamie Bell and Ruby Rose and Idzi Dutkiewicz carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Leopoldo Aguilar directs. Francisco Herrera Carrillo behind the camera. Jody Jenkins scores. Vincent Tabaillon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Mexico, United Kingdom, Canada. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 6 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: Mexico, United Kingdom, Canada.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Leopoldo Aguilar, shot by Francisco Herrera Carrillo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Jody Jenkins. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Vincent Tabaillon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Jamie Bell and Ruby Rose and Idzi Dutkiewicz carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Keep the door closed...".
10IMDB entry: tt8524650 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.