THEME EXPLORATION

monster training

24 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · Irvin Kershner
GARO: Divine Flame
GARO: Divine Flame
2016 · Yuichiro Hayashi
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
2016 · Scott Derrickson
Empire
Empire
2010 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · Ishirō Honda
Trollhunter
Trollhunter
2010 · André Øvredal
Blade II
Blade II
2002 · Guillermo del Toro
Kes
Kes
1969 · Ken Loach
La Villa dei mostri
La Villa dei mostri
1950 · Michelangelo Antonioni
The Dragon Tamers
The Dragon Tamers
1975 · John Woo
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
2010 · Harald Zwart
The Singing Lesson
The Singing Lesson
1967 · Lindsay Anderson
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
1998 · Dario Argento
Challenge of the Masters
Challenge of the Masters
1976 · Kar-leung Lau
Hanna
Hanna
2011 · Joe Wright
Renaud Lavillenie, all the way to the top
Renaud Lavillenie, all the way to the top
2016 · Cédric Klapisch
Top Gun
Top Gun
1986 · Tony Scott
Brotherhood of the Wolf
Brotherhood of the Wolf
2001 · Christophe Gans
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
2021 · Robert Schwentke
Drunken Master
Drunken Master
1978 · Yuen Woo-Ping
No Retreat, No Surrender
No Retreat, No Surrender
1986 · Corey Yuen
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
2010 · Herman Yau
Tigerland
Tigerland
2000 · Joel Schumacher
Blowback
Blowback
2000 · Mark L. Lester
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Guillermo del Toro Mexico

His films like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water' explore the relationship between humans and misunderstood creatures, emphasizing empathy and connection with monsters.

 Chris Sanders United States

As director of 'How to Train Your Dragon' trilogy, he pioneered the monster training narrative by depicting the bond between humans and dragons through trust and understanding.

 Bong Joon-ho South Korea

His creature-focused films like 'The Host' and 'Okja' examine the complex relationships and dynamics between humans and monsters, challenging conventional narratives about control and care.