“Book of Monsters” is a 2019 horror film directed by Stewart Sparke. The story revolves around young Sophie who throws a party for her 18th birthday. However, the celebration takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious book called “Book of Monsters” appears and turns the guests into bloodthirsty monsters.
The plot of the film offers a mix of horror, comedy and classic monster movie elements. As Sophie and her friends desperately try to fight the monsters and save themselves from their house, the film presents a number of absurd ideas and insane scenes.
One of the crazy ideas in the film is the use of DIY weapons improvised by the teenagers to fight the monsters. They use objects such as lawn mowers, golf clubs and hoovers to fight off the creatures. These creative yet absurd weapons add a humorous touch to the film.
Another absurd scene is the monster transformation of the guests during the party. The effects and make-up are not of Hollywood quality, but they add to the trashy atmosphere of the film. The monsters are whimsically and sometimes even comically designed, which can elicit a laugh from the audience.
The film also plays with familiar genre clichés and parodies. The characters often do not take the situation too seriously and make fun of the absurd events. This humorous approach and the characters’ self-deprecating comments help to make “Book of Monsters” an entertaining and accessible experience.
