Stopmotion

"Bring your nightmares to life."

2024 1h 34m EN

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★6.1TMDB · 239

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Synopsis

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Ella Blake, a stop-motion animator struggling to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother, embarks upon the creation of a film that becomes the battleground for her sanity. As Ella’s mind starts to fracture, the characters in her project take on a life of their own.

“Bring your nightmares to life.”

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Cast

Aisling Franciosi
Ella Blake
Stella Gonet
Suzanne Blake
Tom York
Tom
Therica Wilson-Read
Polly
Bridgitta Roy
Doctor Rai
Caoilinn Springall
Little Girl
Alex Freeborn
Stack
James Swanton
Ash Man

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Morgan
Writers: Robert Morgan, Robin King
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Morgan, shot by Léo Hinstin. 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 Lola de la Mata. 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 Aurora Vögeli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Aisling Franciosi and Stella Gonet and Tom York carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Bring your nightmares to life.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14852624 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Robert Morgan directs. Léo Hinstin behind the camera. Lola de la Mata scores. Aurora Vögeli cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2Directed by Robert Morgan, shot by Léo Hinstin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Lola de la Mata. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Aurora Vögeli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Aisling Franciosi and Stella Gonet and Tom York carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Bring your nightmares to life.".
7IMDB entry: tt14852624 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Léo Hinstin
Original score: Lola de la Mata
Editing: Aurora Vögeli
Production design: Felicity Hickson
Costume design: Saffron Cullane
VFX supervisor: Daniel Karlsson
Sound: Ben Baird
Stunt coordinator: Guiomar Alonso
Runtime: 94 min · 1h 34m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $778,500
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Stopmotion (2024)

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Manuel São Bento2024-02-21
★ 8/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/stopmotion-review-a-character-study-you-will-hardly-forget/ "Stopmotion stands out as an unforgettable, challenging film, intertwining the art of stop-motion animation with the depth of psychological horror in a narrative as complex as it is disturbing. Although its dense story and unconventional approach are elements distant from the tastes of the general audience, it's a testament to creative power and the exploration of meaningful themes. The disgusting makeup and repugnant practical effects combined with an equally unsettling sound design, as well as the intriguing study of an artist's obsession and the search for validation, create a truly memorable cinematic experience. Noteworthy remarks on the exceptional performances of Aisling Franciosi and Caoilinn Springall." Rating: B+
Chandler Danier2024-07-24
★ 5/10
Quite the love story to animation and embracing our inner child. Gore and disturbing footage where it needs to be but I didn't really care about the actors 1/2 way through and I failed to care about the animation 3/4 of the way through. It'll do its job. For me it was the staples.
patient12025-09-25
★ 7/10
Stopmotion Horror... Love me some Stopmotion film.This one looks to be quite interesting if not terrifying once all is said and done. Looks as if our artist can be a bit closed with her project, but shows a willingness to seek pharmacology to enhance her imagination. Her creature creation is coming along nicely with a little outside persuasion. She seems to be more willing to accept input. Finally, the mind is fracturing, unknown if it's the pharmaceutical ingestion or if her fertile imagination is finally coming unglued and awakening....