Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters

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Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters
Directed by Kevin Konrad Hanna
Jim Demonakos
Starring Mike Mignola
Guillermo del Toro
Patton Oswalt
Rebecca Sugar
Release dates
  • June 27, 2022 (2022-06-27)(Chattanooga Film Festival) [1]
  • September 17, 2024 (2024-09-17)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters is a documentary film directed by Kevin Konrad Hanna and Jim Demonakos, focusing on the life and career of comic book artist and writer Mike Mignola, best known for creating the comic book series Hellboy . The documentary examines Mignola's unique art style, his influences, and the development of his career from a comic book artist to a creator of a vast supernatural storytelling empire.

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Synopsis

The documentary delves into the life of Mike Mignola, exploring his early years, artistic influences, and the steps that led to the creation of his most famous work, Hellboy. It features interviews with various figures in the comic book and entertainment industry, including artists, writers, and filmmakers who have been influenced by Mignola's work. Notably, the film includes insights from Guillermo del Toro, Patton Oswalt, and Rebecca Sugar, discussing Mignola's impact on their work and the broader entertainment industry.

Release

Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters had its film festival premiere at Fantastic Fest. [2] [ non-primary source needed ]

The documentary debuted on TVOD streaming services on September 17, 2024. It reached #1 on the Apple Documentary charts in the US and the UK.[ citation needed ]

Reception

Matthew Jackson, reviewing the film for SyFy Wire, said, "Drawing Monsters is a portrait of a man who built the world he wanted to live in through no small amount of adversity and will leave you with a fresh appreciation of Mignola's work." [3] Richard Whittaker, reviewing the film for The Austin Chronicle , described it as "a rich, detailed portrait of a creative genius," highlighting the documentary's depth and the quality of interviews. [4]

Awards

Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters has received several awards and accolades, including:

References

General references

Inline citations

  1. ↑ "[CFF 2022] MIKE MIGNOLA: DRAWING MONSTERS Review - A Portrait of One of Comics' Greatest Creatives". 29 June 2022.
  2. ↑ "2022 Fantastic Fest - Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters Premiere". Fantastic Fest.
  3. ↑ Jackson, Matthew (October 22, 2022). "The best horror and sci-fi films we saw at Fantastic Fest 2022". SyFy Wire. Archived from the original on November 17, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  4. ↑ Richard Whittaker. "Fantastic Fest Review: Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters". The Austin Chronicle . Archived from the original on November 17, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Documentary on Hellboy Creator Mike Mignola in the Works - Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter . March 2021.
  6. ↑ "Forbes Interview with Mike Mignola". Forbes .
  7. ↑ "AIPT Comics Interview with Filmmakers". March 2021.
  8. ↑ "Bleeding Cool Coverage of the Film's Development". March 2021.
  9. ↑ "Bloody Disgusting on Drawing Monsters Documentary". March 2021.
  10. ↑ "Entertainment Weekly Exclusive on Neil Gaiman's Set Visit to Hellboy 2". Entertainment Weekly .
  11. ↑ "IGN Article on Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters". 2 March 2021.
  12. ↑ "SYFY WIRE Review of Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters". 2 March 2021.
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