In 2008, in other words, eternity in the digital age, we learned that a new animated adaptation of the cult film Heavy Metal was on the way; in the form of an anthology film. At the time, James Cameron’s name was linked to the project, not only in one segment of the film, but also as an executive producer.
Other figures swelled the ranks and were enough to drool over: David Fincher, Gore Verbinski, Tim Miller, Zack Snyder… Then each had to shoot a segment of the anthology film, which must have included eight or nine.
Since then, water has been flowing under the bridges in quite a large amount. Left alone on the ship, Fincher and Miller had great difficulties in obtaining the necessary financing for the project. The release and worldwide success of Deadpool changed the situation: the tandem had free rein.
After leaving the auspices of Netflix, the anthology film eventually became an anthology animated series for adults, combining different genres, but also different animation techniques (CGI, 2D, etc.).
in the menu? Sentient yogurt, lycanthrope soldiers, raging robots, garbage monsters, cyborg hunters, alien spiders, and bloodthirsty demons from hell to name a few examples in the first season.
Sometimes dark, sometimes colorful, the series digs into pop culture (manga, TV series, movies) for a few winks and other references, from Blade Runner to Alien to Black Mirror.
The result is absolutely beautiful. Netflix didn’t make a mistake there, with three seasons available, with a fourth on the way. A big advantage is obviously that each court is autonomous. So you can draw as you see fit and create your à la carte menu; Their duration varies from 5 to 20 minutes on average.
Very excited for season 3, especially the episodes Three robots – exit strategy (11 min); second, bad trip, a terrifying cross between Moby Dick and Howard Phillips Lovecraft’s Cthulhu sea monsters. As well as Come on, fire! (13 min), a very scary version of GI Joes that rocked our childhoods.
Source: Allocine
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
