Monster Calls, A

Date: 2016
Director: J. A. Bayona
Production Company: Participant, River Road Entertainment, A Monster Calls

Stars: Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, Liam Neeson
Location(s): Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire

Region(s): North

Storyline:

Under the mentorship of an ancient guide, a twelve year old experiences a rite of passage during a turbulent time in his life.

Additional Information:

Screen captures by Neil Webster

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A watercolour representation of the sacred hilltop, giant elm to the left. Heights church on Broad Lane in Delph, Oldham, Greater Manchester.

As seen from Heights Lane.

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Connor (Lewis MacDougall) leaving for school in the morning. Woods Terrace, Marsden in West Yorkshire.

Showing the CGI removal of the door to the left.

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His route follows the canal. Huddersfield Narrow Canal at Marsden.

Taken from Lock 41E. The film's additions to the hilltop become evident.

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His return home. Walkway in between Woods Avenue and Woods Terrace, Marsden.

Looks like they decided to remove the shed from the shot.

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After the Monster's nighttime visit, Connor investigates. A heavily composited shot - Lower half: looks like the approach to Rivington Pike in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Upper half: Heights church. Plus lots of CGI.

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Connor takes out his aggression on some bins after a hard time with a school bully. Footpath off Binns Road in Marsden.

No bins to bash today.

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At school, he freezes on seeing the bully. Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane in Linthwaite, West Yorkshire.

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Grandma's (Sigourney Weaver) house. Claremont Grove in Didsbury, Manchester.

On a slightly brighter Manchester day.

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Dad's return 1. Dad (Toby Kebbell) returns from America and takes Connor to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Blackpool in Lancashire.

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Dad's return 2. Taking the sea air on North Pier, Blackpool. The pier also features in 'No Lady' and 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children'.

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Angry with Monster 1.

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Angry with Monster 2. Duke Street, Castlefield in Manchester.

Runner-free.

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Angry with Monster 3. Woods Terrace, Marsden.

Little more greenery, maybe the Monster's influence?

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Grave hopping. Heights church on Broad Lane in Delph. The redundant church was once known as St Thomas', Friarmere, and stands on a hillside overlooking the village of Delph.