“Spawn” The Inferno hero born from the figure bubble, what is his twisted charm?

The twisted charm of the movie “Spawn”

The comic book company and figure company he started are successful, and `` Spawn '' also becomes the number one selling single character title in American comics, and McFarlane, who is enjoying a smooth sailing, is seduced by the temptation of ``making movies.'' This was the birth of the movie ``Spawn.''

MacFarlane has a penchant for bizarre murder movies such as ``The Silence The Silence of the Lambs '' (1991) and `` The Seven '' (1995), and also appeared in the comic book version of ``Spawn,'' in which he cast serial child murderers and fanatic Christians as villains. He was making an appearance. It seems like the live-action Spawn movie was intended to be dark and disturbing, with a gritty feel, just like the bizarre murder movie.

He is particularly passionate about Seven, and even used Kyle Cooper, the designer who created the now-legendary opening and end credits, for Spawn.

"Seven" opening title

The end credits of ``Spawn'' have blurred text that flows from the bottom to the top, much in the same way as ``Seven,'' so much so that it could be interpreted as a parody. The music of ``Seven'' was industrial rock by David Bowie and Brian Eno, but it can be said that the direction is exactly the same, with Marilyn Manson and Sneaker Pimps collaborating.

However, for Spawn, who is also an American comic book hero, no matter how ``dark'' he is, there was an undeniable disconnect between his hard image and thrilling music.

Starring Al Simmons/ Spawn is Michael Jai White, who is also a karate master. Sasuga has sharp action scenes, but unlike the comic version of Spawn, which has a supple, whip-like Spawn, White, who is muscular and macho, has special latex makeup applied all over his body, giving him a slightly stubby look. It's stored away. Also, his handsome face becomes burnt and burnt as soon as the movie starts, and I can't help but feel it's a waste.

Spawn, Spawn's instructor and the devil's minion, is a fat little man wearing clown make-up with wild teeth, which is a necessary trauma, and of course this is a reference to Batman's Joker, but he is actually the real-life murderer John Wayne Gacy. (and the clown costumes he volunteered for) probably had a big influence. In comics, he is an unpleasant presence who keeps spouting risqué jokes and complaints.

The movie version of Clown was played by John Leguizamo, but this one bounces around in strange directions. Leguizamo, an inveterate comedian who would go on to perform on the stand-up stage, imbues The Clown with a lively, raunchy charm.

"Spawn" trailer

As a result, the scene in which the Clown appears is a bizarre scene that resembles a ``laughing nightmare'' in which a strange-looking man keeps telling jokes. The fact that there are even cuts that make it look like White is definitely blowing out shows the intensity of Leguizamo's rampage.

Mark Dippe, who was in charge of CG graphics for `` The Abyss '' (1989) and `` Jurassic Park '' (1993) at ILM, is the director leading the film, making his first attempt at directing a feature film. His appointment is likely a reflection of the appeal of the cloak, which can be said to be Spawn's most distinctive feature.

Those expectations have been wonderfully fulfilled. The cloak, which writhes like a living thing, serves as armor and a weapon to help Spawn, showing off its eight sides and six arms. The scene was expressed using the latest CG technology at the time. In addition, Dippe's jokes while destroying Clown's body and the scene where he transforms into his true form, Violator, make Dippe proud.

However, the director's job does not end there. Although Dippe made a name for himself with his CG images, he did not have the directing ability to stop the actors from going out of control, nor did he have enough experience to fend off the pressure from the producers who were also the original creators.

As a result, the movie ``Spawn'' ended up being a strange, twisted, and controversial work that had an inseparable mix of charm and flaws.

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