![]() Adria Arjona:Īdria started her acting career with “Wedding in New York,” released in 2015. At one point, she lets Kate commit suicide. Shawn is jaded about Kate’s suicidal tendencies and mental illness. Roberta Colindrez made her debut with short movies and got recognition for the musical “Fun Home.” Roberta plays the role of Kate Feldman’s lover and spouse, Shawn Greene. In “Monsterland” episode five titled “Plainfield, Illinois,” she appears as Kate Feldman, a law student with mental health issues. ![]() Schilling is best known for her role in “Orange Is the New Black.” She started her career in 2007 with the movie “Dark Matter.” Taylor has acted in many movies and shows and has won several awards for her performances since. Stanley is responsible for the Titan International oil spill and has no remorse for his deeds. In “Monsterland” episode four, titled “New York, New York,” he plays the role of an oil baron, Stanley Price. Bill Camp:īill is known for playing supporting characters in movies such as “Lincoln,” “Loving,” “Vice,” and “Queen’s Gambit,” etc. Hamish is best known for his role in “The New Adventures of Old Christine.” He has starred in over 20 movies in his twenty-year career. In “Monsterland,” Hamish plays Joe, George’s stepfather, and Annie’s husband. Nicole started her career in 2008 as the lead actress in the movie “American Violet.” Hamish Linklater: Nicole Beharie plays the character of a failed mother, Annie, in episode three, “New Orleans, Louisiana.” Annie willingly ignores when her son, George, is harassed by his stepfather. Nick has to drop out of school in favor of working full time after his mother has a stroke. He appears in the second episode, “Eugene, Oregon,” playing a teenage boy named Nick Smith. They have also acted in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Charlie Tahan:Ĭharlie debuted as a child actor in the movie “I Am Legend,” and is still active in the industry. In the first episode, twins Charlotte and Vivian Cabell play Toni’s daughter, Jack. Some notable mentions include: “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “Charlie’s Angels,” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” In “Monsterland,” Jonathan acts as the serial killer, “The Blind Butcher.” Charlotte and Vivian Cabell: Tucker has two decades of acting experience. Her best films and TV shows include “Short Term 12,” “Unbelievable,” and “Booksmart.” She portrays Toni, a lonely, broke, and depressed single mother in the pilot episode, “Port Fourchon, Louisiana” in “Monsterland.” Jonathan Tucker: Kaitlyn is a renowned actress with numerous TV shows, movies, and awards to her name. The cast of “Monsterland” consists of many new faces and a few established ones. The show has an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 5.6/10 IMDb score. The events and endings are open to interpretation. ![]() Some scenes are symbolic, but the simplistic delivery makes comprehending the story effortless. The almost hour-long episodes are meant to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and definitely not in one binge-watching sitting. Nonetheless, fans of the existential horror genre will appreciate the show’s capability to deliver horror. If you are doing a horror marathon with friends, skip this one. Few episodes can come across as too stretched-out and not scary enough. It isn’t the series you would watch to get goosebumps. The eight-episode series “Monsterland” is slow-paced. For instance, Toni had her chance at redemption, but later episodes reveal that she hasn’t reformed much. The connection between the episodes doesn’t add anything to the series story-wise however, it adds to the overall gloomy theme of the show. Moreover, we see some cross-references made in the episodes, such as the Titan International oil spill and politician Skip Fletcher. Toni, a character from the first episode does pop up in two more episodes. You can watch these in any order you wish. “Monsterland” is an anthology series with standalone episodes. The morality of the characters is left up to you to judge. The show uses mental illness and negative emotions such as grief, helplessness, depression, despair, envy, apathy, greed, and loneliness as a means to show the human capability of acting irrationally or sometimes “monstrously.” Nothing is black and white here. Some characters are victims of their circumstances, and some are hostage to their vices. You can easily empathize with the tragedies of the characters. ![]() The creepiest thing about the show is its closeness to reality. But after watching the show, you will be left questioning who is the real monster here, the creatures or the humans? Yes, it has monsters, fallen angels, evil mermaids, possessions, and other spooky elements. Instead of making your heart pump faster, “Monsterland” puts you into existential dread. The series is absent from the big networks, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, because Hulu has decided to keep “Monsterland” exclusive to its network.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |