Private Project

MONSTER

Based on the best-selling book of the same name, MONSTER tells the harrowing tale of Richard, Mary and Andrew - a family of three. On the outside, Mary and Richard appear normal and their son, a deformed hulk of a 7 foot monster rarely seen. Look closer though and see the true monsters as controlling Richard bullies his family into living the life he wants.

  • Matt Shaw
    Director
    Menu
  • Matt Shaw
    Writer
  • Michael Bray
    Writer
  • Justin Park
    Writer
  • Matt Shaw
    Producer
  • Rod Glenn
    Key Cast
    "Richard"
    The Hippopotamus
  • Tracy Shaw
    Key Cast
    "Mary"
    Coronation Street
  • Laura Ellen Wilson
    Key Cast
    "Emily"
    The Singing Bird Will Come
  • Danielle Harold
    Key Cast
    "Sarah"
    Eastenders, Fanged Up
  • Shaun Hutson
    Script Consultant
    Slugs
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Horror, psychological
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 21 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 31, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    90,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Matt Shaw

Stick Man - Pre-production / 2018 (feature)
Love Life - Pre-production / 2018 (feature)
MONSTER - Completed / 2018 (feature)
MENU - Completed / 2014 (short)

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Director Statement

The aim of MONSTER (based on the book of the same name) was to create a horror film which made the viewer a part of the crime. Have them sitting on the edge, watching in but unable to change the course of what was happening on the screen. This was never meant to be a comfortable film.