| Cranston Academy, Monster Zone | |
| Director: | Leopoldo Aguilar |
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| Music: | Jody Jenkins |
| Cinematography: | Francisco Herrera Carrillo |
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| Runtime: | 80 minutes |
| Language: | English Spanish |
| Gross: | $1.55 million[1] [2] [3] |
Cranston Academy: Monster Zone (formerly Scary Show) is an animated horror-comedy film directed by Leopoldo Aguilar. Produced by Ánima and Prime Focus World, the film is directed by Leopoldo Aguilar and features the voices of Jamie Bell and Ruby Rose.[4] [5]
The film was first released in Portugal on March 12, 2020, and later in Mexico on June 26, 2020, featuring the Spanish voices of Polo Morín, Natalia Téllez, and Edson Zuñiga.[6] [7] [8] [9] The film was later released in the U.S. by Grindstone Entertainment under the title Monster Zone.[10]
A maverick 15-year-old high school student, Danny, is transferred to a secret boarding school, where he opens a portal of monsters from the fifth dimension. To save the school from the havoc of the monsters, he must work with his more successful rival, Liz, and their moth-human hybrid professor.
Bob Barlen and Cal Brunker have been attached to write the film's screenplay. The pair have previously written and directed films such as Escape from Planet Earth and . The film's animation is handled by DNEG and Prime Focus World.
On November 1, 2019, British actor Jamie Bell, and Australian actress Ruby Rose joined the film's lead voice cast.[4] Jason Moring, the CEO of Double Dutch International, has stated that "[we're] big fans of Jamie and Ruby. They're incredible actors with a truly wide inclusive fan base."[4] For the Spanish-dubbed version, telenovela actor Polo Morín, television host Natalia Téllez, and comedian Edson Zuñiga have lent their voices to the lead roles.[7] [8]
The film was initially planned for release on November 1, 2019 in Mexico, but has been postponed.[11] It was first released in theaters in Portugal on March 12, 2020.[6] It was eventually released in Mexico on June 26, 2020, distributed by Videocine and titled Escuela de miedo ("School of Fear" in Spanish).[7]
In Mexico, the film has grossed MX$2.4 million pesos ($0.13 million USD) in 8 weeks of its theatrical run.[12]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominees | Result |
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| 2021 | 63rd Ariel Awards[13] | Mejor largometraje de animacion (Best Animation Feature) | Leopoldo Aguilar | |
| Quirino Awards[14] | Best Ibero-American Animation Feature Film |