Shudder has released the new trailer for the stop-motion animated horror Mad God ahead of the film’s debut on the platform, and holy shit, it looks magnificent!
Watch the trailer below and be sure to catch the film on Shudder beginning Thursday, June 16th.
The film is directed by visionary and Oscar and Emmy Award-winning stop-motion animator and special effects supervisor Phil Tippett, founder of Tippett Studio and the creative powerhouse involved in such classics as RoboCop, Starship Troopers, Jurassic Park, and Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back.
Mad God is an experimental animated film set in a world of monsters, mad scientists and war pigs. A corroded diving bell descends amidst a ruined city, settling down upon an ominous fortress guarded by zombie-like sentries. The Assassin emerges to explore a labyrinth of bizarre, desolate landscapes inhabited by freakish denizens. Through unexpected twists and turns, he experiences an evolution beyond his wildest comprehension.
From the press release, "A labour of love that has taken 30 years to complete, Mad God combines live-action and stop-motion, miniature sets and other innovative techniques to bring Tippett's wholly unique and grotesquely beautiful vision to life."
"An inspiration and trailblazer in his field, Tippett’s work has been praised by Steven Spielberg, Paul Verhoeven, Lucasfilm President Kathy Kennedy, and many more, and continues to this day to push the boundaries of the animation genre."
"In short, Phil Tippett is a genius, and there’s no better home for him and his visionary mind than Shudder," said Shudder’s general manager, Craig Engler. "We’re proud to bring this sure-to-be timeless film to our members."
"It’s been over 30 years, but thanks to the team at Tippett Studio we finally made the dream a reality," added Tippett. "I’m proud to partner with Shudder on the release of Mad God, and it’s an honor that my original vision can now be shared with audiences across the country."
Mad God is written and directed by Tippett who also produced.
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