Monster making is a labor-intensive proposition. Every mad scientist needs an Igor.
An Igor will run errands at all hours of the night, he’ll keep an eye out for disgruntled villagers and sweep the lab floor after a brain spill. Most importantly, a good Igor is always ready and eager to Throw The Switch on command. “Yes, Master!”
But what happens when an Igor has ideas of his own? What if an Igor thinks he can build a bigger, better Monster? That’s the rough idea behind Igor, a new computer-animated family feature coming this September from director Tony Leondis, with a script by Chris McKenna.
John Cusack heads an all-star cast of voice talent.
The trailer is up on the web, and we are promised comics, toys and a ton of merchandizing.
Trailer on Yahoo comes in your choice of sizes, including full screen HD.
Official movie site, and a “Be An Igor” contest.
Love. It. Artwork reminds me a bit of The Cryptics. I'll be all over this one.
ReplyDeleteThe popular "Igor" concept seems to draw on a number of sources: hunch overed Fritz from the 1931 FRANKENSTEIN, the name "Ygor" from SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, Dwight Frye's Renfield performance ("Master...") from DRACULA and perhaps even Peter Lorre (and later Marty Feldman).
ReplyDeletei'll see this one. neat idea.
ReplyDeletei hope they work Dwight Frye's name in the movie somewhere.
WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteI was given your link from a friend of mine.
Your blog is delightfully spooky!
Cheers from a fellow Frank fan and Halloween artist! '-)
PS: I will add you to my favorites so I can find my way back here.
Spooky CK :)
A lovable kid-friendly Igor?
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Anonymous 1 and Rob: I'm sure you'll enjoy my followup post.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous #2: Remember Frankenberry?