MAD GOD
A fantastic recent release that has flown somewhat under the radar is Phil Tippett’s stop-motion horror odyssey MAD GOD (trailer here). Written, produced, and directed by Tippett, who is best known for his visual effects work in classic movies like JURASSIC PARK, ROBOCOP, and the original STAR WARS trilogy, MAD GOD is a passion project that took him 30 years to complete. And let me just say, the level of commitment absolutely shows. The film is a genuine tour de force of pure creativity, and the surreal journey taken by its unspeaking protagonists is completely unpredictable and progresses like nothing I’ve ever seen. There really isn’t any way to prepare you for the film, as it could probably be best described as “light on plot,” but if you’re a fan of stop-motion and dreamlike imagery, or are just interested in seeing what a decade-spanning passion project by a visual effects mastermind looks like, I’d highly recommend checking it out. Fair warning: There are definitely some gory and unsettling moments that might put off queasier viewers. But honestly, I was so completely impressed by what I was watching that the horror of it all never really overwhelmed me.
—Nick Schoenbrodt, Development Intern
