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Directed by | Mitch Schauer |
Written by | Marty Isenberg Dave McDermott[1] |
Based on | Hulk by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby |
Starring | Fred Tatasciore Jesse Burch Liam O'Brien Matthew Waterson |
Music by | Michael McCuistion Kristopher Carter Lolita Ritmanis |
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Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment |
Release date | October 21, 2016 |
Running time | 75 minutes |
Language | English |
Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell is a 2016 digitally animated superhero film featuring the superhero character the Hulk.[1] The movie takes its name from a 1970s Marvel comic book title. Just like Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!, this film is set within the same continuity as Avengers Assemble[2] and second film in the Marvel Animated Universe.
Plot
Doctor Strange brings Hulk to New York City to assist fighting rampaging monsters on Halloween night, which were young teens stuck dreaming and changed into the monsters that they fear. During battle, Hulk randomly reverts to an unconscious Bruce Banner. Doctor Strange planned a trip to the Dream Dimension with the Hulk to get to the bottom of the monsters while confronting Nightmare. Before this happens, they call upon the Howling Commandos (consisting of Jasper Sitwell's zombie form, Man-Thing, Vampire by Night / Nina Price, Werewolf, and Minotaur / Benito Serrano) to watch over their physical forms and contain the rampaging monsters. Banner and Hulk split for their trip to other dimension with Banner using the dream version of Iron Man's Hulkbuster armor.[1][3]
Voice cast
- Jesse Burch as Bruce Banner, Waiter[1]
- Fred Tatasciore as Hulk, Countdown[1]
- Liam O'Brien as Stephen Strange / Doctor Strange[1]
- Matthew Waterson as Nightmare[1]
- Edward Bosco as Vince Marcus / Warwolf, Thomas Raymond / Minotaur, Reveler[1]
- Jon Olson as Dr. Theodore "Ted" Sallis / Man-Thing, Rorgg, Sporr, Zzutak
- Michael Robles as Benito Serrano[1]
- Mike Vaughn as Jasper Sitwell's Undead Form[1]
- Zach Callison as Eric, Kid Dressed as Ninja[1]
- Hope Levy as Gayle, Kid Dressed as Pirate, Kid Dressed as Princess[1]
- Laura Bailey as Ana, Kid Dressed as Vampire, Kid Dressed as Football Player[1]
- Chiara Zanni as Nina Price / Vampire by Night, Bee Girl, Nurse[1]
Crew
- Jamie Simone - Casting and Voice Director
Development
It was first announced at the San Diego Comic-Con 2016, where it had its world premiere.[4] The film was released on Digital HD on October 21, 2016.[1]
Reception
Screen Rant awarded the film a positive review, saying "All in all, Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell isn't nearly as thoughtful a story as it could have been, but for a superhero adventure that's loosely tied to a holiday, it works. Kids will enjoy themselves, while adults may struggle to make it through the whole film."[3] Newsarama was more critical in their review, aiming specific criticisms at the dialogue and pacing, ultimately saying "There's definitely a solid 45-minute episode of Avengers Assemble in this that could have easily worked better."[2] ScienceFiction.com awarded it 3.5 out of five, saying "the movie is a solid Halloween cartoon overall".[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Wickline, Dan (October 7, 2016). "Where Monsters Dwell - Hulk Gets New Animated Feature With Dr Strange And The Howling Commandos". Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movie, TV News. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- ^ a b Pitts, Lan (October 12, 2016). "Best Shots Advance Review: HULK - WHERE MONSTERS DWELL Animated Movie". Newarama. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- ^ a b Moran, Sarah (October 20, 2016). "Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell Review: A Spooky Superhero Adventure for Kids". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- ^ Jasper, Marykate (July 26, 2016). "SDCC: Marvel Animation Promises New Team-Ups, "Secret Wars," Rocket and Groot Shorts & More". comicbookresources.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ^ Silverio, Ben (October 18, 2016). "18 October 2016, "NYCC 2016: 'Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell' Movie Review"". ScienceFiction.com. Retrieved October 24, 2016.