Dark Universe: 10 Ways The Monster Mash-Up Can Redeem Itself
8. Lay Off The CGI
Think about what makes the Hammer Horror films so memorable.
One of the key ingredients is their iconic imagery, from memorable masks to creepy make-up effects that still possess a measure of charm today.
Emulating these traditional effects is the best way to pay homage to the golden-era monster movies - recreate the costumes and make-up from scratch rather than throw thousands of dollars' worth of CGI at the problem like The Mummy was often guilty of.
There's nothing scary about computer generated monsters - simple as. The majority of the time it's difficult convincing the audience that there's anything tangible in front of them, let alone something that poses a threat.
Come to think of it, perhaps CG is appropriate for Johnny Depp's upcoming Dark Universe outing The Invisible Man.