Trivia
A Monster Calls
Directed by J.A. Bayona · starring Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver and Felicity Jones
- 9 facts
- 2016
A Monster Calls: trivia
All 9 facts
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Original idea
The novel was originally an idea by Siobhan Dowd.
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Cinematographic adaptation
Based on the book by Patrick Ness.
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Interesting script
The screenplay for this film was featured in the 2013 Blacklist; a list of the "most liked" unmade scripts of the year.
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Dubbed character
This will be the third time that Liam Neeson has voiced a CGI character. The first time was for Aslan in the three 'Chronicles of Narnia' movies, and the second was Good Cop/ Bad Cop in the 'Lego Movie'.
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British school
The school scenes were shot at Colne Valley Hight School in Huddersfield, UK.
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European premiere
The European premiere of 'A Monster Salls' took place at the San Sebastián Film Festival 2016, where Sigourney Weaver recieved the Donostia Award.
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Festival participating
'A Monster Calls' takes part in the Sitges Film Festival 2016.
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Original soundtrack
The original soundtrack of 'A monster calls' has been composed by Keane.
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Success
In its release weekend 'A Monster Calls' became the number one in the Spanish box office, being the best Spanish release of the year.