So could this be the creature? Well, if I’ve learned anything with regards to this film, it’s simply to take any news about it with a grain of salt. Below are some “yes” and “no” arguments, as compiled from various posts and talkback sections of places where this picture has been posted- read ‘em and decide for yourself:
-the beast sports a three-figured hand which would jive with the claw damage on the headless Statue of Liberty from the movie poster.
-it has been claimed that the legs and upper body supposedly match what’s seen in the trailer where the monster is shown ducking behind a building. As well, the horn on the monster’s head or back can apparently be seen for a split-instant during the clip of the bridge collapse.
-the design is by Peter Konig, a conceptual artist who is also the film’s art director. Samples of his work can be seen here (which is where the picture hails from).
No
-you’ll notice that the picture, when viewed from the ConceptArt.org site, is dated 2003.
-some have claimed that newer television commercials for the movie allegedly feature people being attacked by tentacles of some sort; the monster in the picture is tentacle-free.
-anyone familiar with J.J. Abrams is more than familiar with the fact that he seems to delight in jerking his audience around with red herrings and “leaked” misinformation.
**UPDATE: 1-11-08**
The "no's" have it- it's not the genuine article. For those of you who guessed correctly, go out and treat yourself to a slice of cake. You've earned it.
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New drawings have been made based on descriptions by people who were at a recent pre-screening, if you're interested.
http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/12/cloverfield-monster-revealed-in-fan-art/
I will be disappointed if it really does have that stupid monkey-head.
Thanks for the link!
I read one early screening review online which took the liberty of explaining the monster in detail- those drawings really help clarify the description (especially the whole deal with the creature's screwy front arms/legs). The red thingys on either side of its head which look like ears are apparently lung-like organs that "breathe" in and out.
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