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The Story
A boy, haunted by his abused past, fears the love of his new family and runs away into a dark forest where he meets a monster that will transform his life forever.
This film is dedicated to those who had to face their monsters in the dark. To face the truth of what happened to them and heal from it. The journey is not easy, and you are never alone.
Visual Development
Early Concept
Characters by Toshiki Nakamura & Shih Yi-Hao
The art style of Monsters in the Dark is a textured, hand painted story. This original design is focused on the rawness of human emotion expressed through shape, color, and texture.
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Characters
Characters by Toshiki Nakamura & Shih Yi-Hao
Environment
By Toshiki Nakamura, Angel Chang, & Shih Yi-Hao
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