Shaun the Sheep new film draws on classic horror movie influences
Directors Steve Cox and Matthew Walker explain how 'Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom' uses Universal monsters and Hammer horror styles for its upcoming Halloween release.
Film shifts from Valentine to Halloween
The directors originally planned the story as a Valentine's Day special featuring a relationship between the farmer and another character. Ideas about a monster eventually merged with that concept, leading the team to change the release theme to Halloween. The natural progression of these evolving ideas resulted in a final script set for the autumn season.
Story features mad scientist Shaun
The narrative centers on Shaun acting as a mad scientist who attempts to fix a problem in a pumpkin patch. His efforts create a growth formula that accidentally transforms the farmer into a hairy beast terrorizing the area. The film contains very little dialogue but relies heavily on visual gags and nods to other movies.
Influences include Psycho and Star Wars
Aardman animators included references to titles such as Psycho, Star Wars, and The Shining within the movie. Specific locations like a pub called The Shine Inn serve as direct nods to The Shining. Classic Universal monsters and Hammer Film Productions horrors remain the biggest influences behind the storytelling approach.
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