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Monsters, Vertigo Films presents ; a Gareth Edwards film ; produced by Allan Niblo, James Richardson ; written and directed by Gareth Edwards

eng

videorecording

MPAA rating: R; for language

Monsters

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Vertigo Films presents ; a Gareth Edwards film ; produced by Allan Niblo, James Richardson ; written and directed by Gareth Edwards

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Six years ago NASA discovered the possibility of alien life within the solar system. Soon after, new life forms began to appear and half of Mexico was quarantined. A probe was launched to collect samples, but crashed upon re-entry over Central America. Today, the American and Mexican military still struggle to contain 'the creatures.' Now a U.S. journalist has agreed to escort a shaken American tourist through the infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the U.S. border

Gregory Maguire's novel in the American land of Oz -- Stephen Schwartz before Wicked -- Collaboration and creation : bringing Wicked to the stage -- Wicked : from scenarios to final script -- The music and lyrics of Wicked -- Orchestration -- Critical reception and public acceptance -- Beyond New York : Wicked hits the road -- Wicked in context

adult

live action