August 23rd 2024.
The Invisible Raptor is a movie that's making a big splash in the world of comedy horror. Even though the main character, a dinosaur, can't actually be seen. The film, which boasts a star-studded cast and a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, had audiences at FrightFest's 25th anniversary event in London rolling in laughter. But there's a catch - you never actually get to see the titular monster.
The movie follows an invisible raptor, the result of a failed experiment, as it wreaks havoc in the small town of Spielburgh County. It's up to a washed-up paleontologist, Dr. Grant Walker, and his loner security guard co-worker, Denny Danielson, to track down the elusive creature after a regular at their dinosaur-themed attraction goes missing.
The unique horror comedy, which previously premiered at FrightFest Glasgow, received a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised the film for its ability to embrace its silliness and its genuinely entertaining gore. And now, for its UK premiere, the team behind The Invisible Raptor has brought their laughs to the audience in more ways than one.
At the screening in Leicester Square's Odeon Luxe, every attendee was gifted their very own Invisible Raptor figurine - which, as you may have guessed, was an empty piece of plastic on a Dino World card. Fans quickly took to social media to praise the clever promotion and the ridiculousness of it all, perfectly capturing the essence of the film.
But it wasn't just the creative marketing that had viewers raving. The movie itself was a hit, with many calling it a wild and delightful horror comedy. Lead star Mike Capes and writer Johnny Wickham sat down with The Agency to talk about the challenges of creating a creature feature without a visible creature.
"We thought it would be easy, not having to show the raptor," Wickham said. "But it turns out you're making an Invisible Man movie. You have to be very aware of the raptor's presence in the scene."
As an actor, Capes also had to adjust to the unique challenge of acting as if there was a raptor in the scene, without any visual aids or stand-ins. But the team got creative and found ways to bring the invisible creature to life through floor effects and other tricks.
One particular scene, which pays homage to Jurassic Park, required Capes to "float" over the sedated raptor. With the help of a friend's couch and some straps bolted into the concrete, they were able to create the illusion of him floating over the creature.
The Invisible Raptor may not be your typical monster movie, but it's certainly one that will have you laughing and on the edge of your seat. Its English premiere at FrightFest 2024 was a hit, and it's no surprise that fans are already clamoring for a sequel. Who knows, maybe next time they'll actually show the raptor. But until then, you can watch it... if you dare.
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