2001 Stan Winston's Creature Features

2001 Stan Winston's Creature Feature: Earth vs. The Spider on Cinemax Earth vs. the Spider TV Movie 2001 Rated R A shy, obsessive comic book fan gets injected with an experimental serum of a lab that is studying how to give humans the abilities of spiders. At first he develops minor abilities such as increased strength, which allows him to fight local criminals and bullies, thus living out his fantasies. Director: Scott Ziehl Writers: Mark 'Crash' McCreery, Cary Solomon, Chuck Konzelman Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Devon Gummersall, Amelia Heinle Also: Earth vs The Spider Figure Featurette with Stan Winston

In 2001, Stan Winston produced a series of five made-for-cable films called "Creature Features" for Cinemax and HBO, inspired by 1950s AIP horror movies. The collection includes Earth vs. the Spider, She Creature, The Day the World Ended, How to Make a Monster, and Teenage Caveman. Each film features new creatures designed by Stan Winston's studio. How to Make a Monster is a 2001 film starring Steven Culp and Clea DuVall. It is the third release in the Creature Features series of film remakes produced by Stan Winston. Julie Strain made a cameo appearance in the film as herself. How to Make a Monster debuted on October 14, 2001, on Cinemax. In 2005, it was nominated for a Hollywood Makeup Artist Award and Hair Stylist Guild Award. Following a disastrous video game test, Clayton Software fires the development team and replaces them with weapons expert Hardcore, game artificial intelligence designer Sol, and sound effects creator Bug. Company CEO Faye Clayton promises $1 million to whoever makes the scariest game, sparking a rivalry amongst the trio. Three weeks later, the programmers try out their game and computer network-integrated motion capture suit with help from company intern Laura Wheeler. However, lightning strikes the building, causing a blackout and wiping their data. Knowing someone has to stay overnight to monitor the backup, the four use the game to decide. Ultimately, Sol is chosen to stay behind.

"Stan Winston's Creature Features" produced a 2001 television movie called Teenage Caveman, which was a remake with a modern twist on the 1958 B-movie. The 2001 film, directed by Larry Clark, was part of a series of low-budget creature movies for Cinemax. It features genetically modified superhumans who create a post-apocalyptic world, and Stan Winston's studio created a corresponding "Future Mutant" action figure for the film's creature Film: The 2001 Teenage Caveman film was a modern, low-budget interpretation for the Cinemax Creature Features series. It was directed by Larry Clark and produced by Stan Winston, Colleen Camp, and others, and it reimagined the original 1958 film's premise. Plot: In the post-apocalyptic 2001 version, a tribe of primitive teens is exiled and stumbles upon a solar-powered city inhabited by genetically modified, immortal beings who plan to "evolve" humanity in their image. Stan Winston's involvement: Winston's studio created the creatures, including the "Future Mutant" that was featured in a popular action figure line, say Amazon and eBay. Action figure: The accompanying Future Mutant action figure came with a diorama base and a CD-ROM detailing its creation. The figure is noted for its detailed sculpting and is a collector's item.

The 2001 Stan Winston "Creature Features" refers to a series of five HBO/Cinemax horror films inspired by 1950s B-movies, featuring creatures designed by the legendary Stan Winston Studios (e.g., She Creature, Earth vs. the Spider), plus a line of collectible action figures based on these monsters, offering fans a nostalgic yet modernized horror experience with detailed figures like the Queen of the Lair and Quentin. The films were inspired by the titles of American International Pictures (AIP) monster movies from the 1950s but featured entirely new plots and creature designs by Stan Winston and his team. The five films in the series were: Earth vs. the Spider How to Make a Monster Day the World Ended The She-Creature Teenage Caveman Concurrently with the films, Stan Winston Studios released their first line of action figures, known as "Stan Winston's Creature Features" collectibles. Each figure came with a CD-ROM that included exclusive behind-the-scenes content detailing the creation of the figures and creatures. She Creature (2001) is a horror TV movie produced by < Stan Winston as part of his "Creature Features" series for Cinemax, retelling the tale of a mermaid captured by carnies for a freak show, only for her monstrous true form, the "Queen of the Lair," to reveal herself and seek revenge, showcasing Winston's spectacular practical creature effects and designs for the terrifying aquatic monster. Producer: Stan Winston, alongside Lou Arkoff and Colleen Camp, producing for HBO/Cinemax. Inspiration: A remake/reimagining of the 1956 AIP film The She-Creature, part of a series of remakes of classic monster movies. Plot: Circuses Angus (Rufus Sewell) and Lily (Carla Gugino) steal a real mermaid from an elderly man, planning to exhibit her, but she turns out to be a deadly, monstrous creature who begins to hunt the crew on their ship. Creature Design: Features the signature practical effects from Stan Winston's studio, especially the monstrous "Queen of the Lair" form, considered excellent and detailed. Cast: Stars Rufus Sewell, Carla Gugino, Gil Bellows, and Rya Kihlstedt as the mermaid. Legacy: Praised as a solid creature feature with great period atmosphere, despite some criticism of its pacing, it's a standout in the Cinemax series for its creature effects.