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Missing Link (2019)

The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Trouble is, none of his small-minded, high-society peers seems to recognize this. Hoping to finally gain acceptance from these fellow adventurers, Sir Lionel travels to the Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature known as the missing link.
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Mitch Downe From "Paranorman" Is Awesome Gay Representation

November 14, 2021

“Paranorman” is a 2012 stop-motion animated horror comedy film directed by Sam Fell (Flushed Away, 2006) and Chris Butler (Missing Link, 2019), and for many is a Halloween staple. And for some, spooky films are never out of season. It’s a great blend of spooks and comedy, has a fairly accurate take on the Salem witch trials, and uses kickass imagery to display New England’s beautiful scenery. But I’m not obsessed with New England. You’re obsessed with New England.

Set in the fictional town of Blythe Hollow, Paranorman follows the story of Norman, an 11-year-old boy who can speak to the dead. This alienates him from family and schoolmates, leaving him an outcast from all but his friend Neil Downe and his grandmother’s ghost. But he’s quite suddenly thrust into being the town’s sole savior when the dead rise at sunset, and he’s the only one who can (and will) do anything about it. It feels like a cheesy 1980’s horror film fell into a stop motion bath.

Although I do love the dynamic between Norman and his friend Neil, I actually think the best, most well-written character in this film is Neil’s brother Mitch. Mitch is your typical 1980’s jock character:

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The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Trouble is, none of his small-minded, high-society peers seems to recognize this. Hoping to finally gain acceptance from these fellow adventurers, Sir Lionel travels to the Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature known as the missing link.

Rating:PG
Genre:Family, Animation, Comedy, Adventure
Directed By:Chris Butler
Written By:Chris Butler
In Theaters:4/12/2019
Box Office:$26,565,710
Runtime:95 minutes
Studio:LAIKA, Annapurna Pictures

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Chris Butler

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Hugh Jackman

Sir Lionel Frost (voice)

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Zoe Saldaña

Adelina Fortnight (voice)

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Zach Galifianakis

Mr. Susan Link (voice)

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Stephen Fry

Lord Piggot-Dunceby (voice)

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Timothy Olyphant

Willard Stenk (voice)

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Emma Thompson

Dora the Yeti Elder (voice)

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Amrita Acharia

Ama Lhamu (voice)

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Matt Lucas

Mr. Collick (voice)

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Ching Valdes-Aran

Gamu (voice)

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David Walliams

Mr. Lemuel Lint (voice)

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Humphrey Ker

Doorman / General Pugh (voice)

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