Monster Family (2018)

About Monster Family

"Monster Family" is an animated comedy-drama film released on February 9, 2018. Voiced by an excellent ensemble cast, the film takes viewers on a hilarious and emotional journey led by the Wishbone family. Despite the name, this is not your typical family. After being cursed by an evil witch, the Wishbones transform into monsters and must work out how to break the curse and return to their human forms. An engaging plot beneath the surface-level comedy touches on the importance of love, tolerance, acceptance, and family unity.

Making / Production

"Monster Family" is directed by Holger Tappe and written by David Safier and Catharina Junk. The film is an international co-production among multiple studios including United Kingdom's Ambient Entertainment and Germany's Timeless Films. Boasting a unique blend of computer animation with traditional storyboard drawings, the film offers high-quality visuals that enhance the viewing experience.

Actors

• Emily Watson provides the voiceover for Emma Wishbone. Emma is the backbone of her family, who finds herself transformed into a vampire. Watson brings relatability and humour to the character.
• Nick Frost plays Frank Wishbone, who becomes a Frankenstein's monster. His easygoing and charismatic performance adds depth to the character.
• Jessica Brown Findlay voices Fay Wishbone, a teenage daughter turned into a mummy. Her performance successfully captures Fay's adolescent spirit.
• Ethan Rouse voices Max Wishbone, the youngest member of the family turned into a werewolf. Rouse excellently portrays the energy and innocence of Max.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on David Safier's novel "Happy Family".
• Despite the horror theme, the film is rated PG, making it a suitable viewing option for the whole family.

Quotes

• "We've become monsters. But no matter what happens, we have to stick together." - Emma Wishbone
• "We're not monsters because of how we look. We're monsters if we act like monsters." - Max Wishbone

Music, Soundtrack

• "Dig A Little Deeper" - performed by The Original Monsters
• "Monsters Family Theme" - composed by Hendrik Schwarzer