Making the movies more realistic, these Anatomical Monster Guides imagine what the insides of famous film monsters are really like. Brad McGinty, an animator, comic book artist and illustrator, created the posters after being inspired by the 1967 book An Anatomical Guide to Monsters by Shoji Otomo and Shogo Endo.
Because the posters are labeled in a different language, I can only guess all of the things that have been pointed out on each Anatomical Monster Guide. One would expect it to explain where the Xenomorph from Alien's poison is generated, and why the Gremlins become evil. Don't waste your time learning about human biology -- instead learn about the anatomy of these monsters that don't even exist in real life. It's much more fun.
The images come as either prints or shirts, both of which are available through Brad McGinty's website.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Anatomical Monster Guides
- The popularity of anatomical monster guides creates an opportunity for artists and illustrators to create more detailed and realistic depictions of fictional creatures for films and other media.
- Non-traditional Anatomy Education
- The use of anatomical monster guides for entertainment provides an opportunity to explore educational content in a non-traditional format that could be applied to other fields of study.
- Nostalgic Reinterpretation
- Nostalgia and reinterpretation of classic media provides a chance for creators to put a fresh spin on beloved characters by imagining new ways to present their anatomy and inner workings.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Entertainment
- The use of anatomical monster guides in movies and other media can expand and enhance the fictional universe of beloved franchises, creating new opportunities for storytelling.
- Education
- The non-traditional use of anatomical monster guides creates a potential market for educational resources that are both interesting and engaging to a younger demographic.
- Merchandising
- The creation and sale of anatomical monster guides as prints and other merchandise presents a unique marketing opportunity to capitalize on nostalgia for classic monster movies.
