Who is the director of 'Mad God'?

The director of 'Mad God' is Phil Tippett.

Who are some of the main cast members of 'Mad God'?

The main cast of 'Mad God' includes Alex Cox, Niketa Roman, and Satish Ratakonda.

What is the plot of 'Mad God'?

'Mad God' follows the journey of the Assassin, an iron-clad humanoid, as he navigates a post-apocalyptic underworld filled with grime, blood, tortured souls, and unsettling monstrosities on a mysterious mission.

Is 'Mad God' an easy watch?

'Mad God' is not an easy watch due to its dystopian and dark themes, but it offers a fascinating and extraordinary experience with attention to detail.

Who are some notable influences on 'Mad God'?

Phil Tippett drew inspiration from the works of Hieronymous Bosch, and fans of animation legends like Jan Svankmajer and the Quay brothers may find 'Mad God' to be a compelling companion piece.

Mad God (2021) – Film Review

Film Reviews

By On: Yorkshire Magazine

07/12/2022

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Director: Phil Tippett
Cast: Alex Cox, Niketa Roman, Satish Ratakonda
Certificate: 18

By Roger Crow

I’ve been hooked on the work of animator Phil Tippett since the late 1970s when he created screen magic in the original Star Wars. By 1980, when Phil was crafting the AT-AT Walkers for The Empire Strikes Back, it was clear there was a new king of stop motion. Work on Jurassic Park, RoboCop, Starship Troopers and other projects did little to diminish his status among fans.

A few years ago, video of his work on pet project Mad God started appearing on Instagram, and it proved to be a compelling study of obsession.

“Wasteland”

Now out on Blu-ray, DVD and digital, the result, which has been in production for 30 years, is like nothing you’ve ever seen.

The plot: equipped with a gas mask and a crumbling map, the Assassin, an iron-clad humanoid, descends into a rusty, peril-laden underworld of grime, blood, tortured souls, decrepit bunkers and unsettling monstrosities forged from the most primordial horrors of the subconscious mind.

As the stealthy invader meanders through the labyrinthine post-apocalyptic wasteland on a mysterious mission, going deeper and deeper into the nightmarish realm, he eventually reaches his destination… the heart of this grotesque tower of torture.

I’ll be honest, it’s not an easy watch. Fascinating, yes, and the attention to detail is extraordinary, but like the work of Hieronymous Bosch, a key inspiration for Tippett, it’s a dystopian saga with a capital D.

“Extraordinary”

However, repeat viewings are recommended. That opening descent is extraordinary, and what’s highly recommended is listening to the yack track with Phil and superfan Guillermo del Toro. I’m sure his views of the movie add much needed light to the darkness.

It won’t be for all tastes, but if you’re a fan of the avant garde work of animation legend Jan Svankmajer and the Quay brothers, this feels like a terrific companion piece.