All articles tagged with #sea monsters
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey leans into myth and horror, drawing inspiration from Guillermo del Toro. Early reactions are ecstatic as Odysseus' 10-year voyage battles five marquee monsters—Polyphemus, Laestrygonians, Charybdis, Scylla, and possibly Sirens—per trailers and source material. The film marks a bold genre shift for Nolan and hits theaters and IMAX on July 17, 2026.
A newly described pliosaur megapredator called Lorrainosaurus, belonging to the clade of pliosaurs called Thalassophonea, has been identified as the oldest "megapredatory" pliosaur on record. With a 4.3-foot-long jaw and torpedo-shaped body, Lorrainosaurus was a giant sea predator that ruled the oceans during the Jurassic period. The fossils were first discovered in 1983 but were re-analyzed in a recent study, leading to the identification of a previously unknown genus. Lorrainosaurus represents the beginning of a fascinating evolutionary history of pliosaurs, which were the rulers of the Mesozoic seas.
"Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" is a charming animated coming-of-age film about a teenage girl named Ruby who discovers she is a sea monster and heir to the throne. While the movie plays it safe and lacks emotional depth, it features excellent voice acting, a female-centric soundtrack, and visually stunning ocean scenes. Suitable for younger audiences, the film offers clever nods to social media and explores themes of self-acceptance and family history. Overall, "Ruby Gillman" is an enjoyable diversion, though it doesn't break new ground.