A Monster Calls

Appeals to viewers who value emotionally direct fantasy that uses mythic imagery to explore grief, honesty, and the painful process of letting go.

Tone

melancholic, eerie, bittersweet

Payoff

catharsis, heartbreak

Pacing

steady

Intensity

intense

Structure

linear

Themes

grief, childhood, illness, truth, family

Setting

contemporary, suburban home, school, and dreamlike landscapes