Monster High: The Movie

Monster High: The Movie is a live-action musical film based on Mattel's Monster High franchise. It is directed by Todd Holland with a teleplay written by Jenny Jaffe, Billy Eddy and Matt Eddy from a story by Jaffe, Greg Erb and Jason Oremland. The film is produced by Mattel, the toy company behind the series, Brightlight Pictures, Dark Toy Productions and Nickelodeon. It aired on Nickelodeon and Paramount+ on October 6, 2022, alongside the new animated series, as part of Monster High Generation 3.‘Monster High’ Live-Action TV Movie & Animated Series Reboot Set By Nickelodeon & Mattel
On October 25, 2022, a sequel was announced and premiered on Nickelodeon and Paramount+ in 2023.
==Synopsis==
Clawdeen Wolf is a hybrid half-werewolf girl, born from human father Apollo and werewolf mother Selena. On her 15th birthday, she receives an acceptance letter to study at Monster High. Although reluctant, Apollo lets her attend, only if she hides her human side as officially humans aren't allowed.
Upon arriving at Monster High, Clawdeen befriends Frankie Stein, a non-binary, brilliant Franken-monster, and falls in love with Deuce Gorgon, son of Medusa. She also meets Draculaura, daughter of Dracula; Cleo de Nile, Deuce's ex-girlfriend and daughter of the Mummy; Lagoona Blue, a Colombian sea monster; and zombie Ghoulia Yelps. The school's Headmistress Bloodgood invites Clawdeen, as daughter of an alum, to represent the students at a Monster High Council on the upcoming Founder's Day.
Clawdeen discovers that she temporarily transforms into a human when feeling strong emotions, particularly around Deuce. During class, her professor Mr. Komos recounts the story of Edward "Eddy" Hyde, a former student and half-monster who was expelled when his human side was discovered, allowing him to be killed by hunters. He says Hyde's secret lab is in the school and that he created a formula to transform himself into a full-blooded monster, but wasn't able to test it as he was killed beforehand. Clawdeen decides to find and drink the formula.
Frankie discovers Clawdeen's secret, but instead of shunning her, they help her look for Hyde's lab in the school graveyard. There, they find Draculaura practicing the forbidden witchcraft which they promise to keep secret in exchange for help. They find the lab, but it has a lock that only a certain hand can open.
Draculaura finds a spell that might unlock the lab, with ogre's bone as one of the ingredients. Clawdeen collects some from Bloodgood's mug and is nearly caught by Cleo, but Draculaura casts a spell to change Clawdeen's likeness. The next ingredient is snake's venom, which Clawdeen obtains from Deuce's hair; they develop feelings for each other after gaining each other's trust.
Later, Clawdeen, Frankie and Draculaura complete the spell, but can't unlock the lab and are caught by Bloodgood, Komos, and Cleo, the latter of whom told Bloodgood about Draculaura's practicing witchcraft. As the school starts to quake, Bloodgood realizes that there is an "untrue monster heart" among them.
The next day, feeling she's putting everyone at risk, Clawdeen leaves the school. Draculaura and Frankie follow and convince her to return, promising to help her no matter what. On Founder's Day, they discover Clawdeen's transformed human hand can open Hyde's lab. Initially it seems to simply be an ogre's tomb, but they find Hyde's lab and formula behind a hidden door.
Clawdeen almost drinks the formula, but is reluctant to give up her human half. Suddenly, Mr. Komos appears, revealing he is also part human and telling her that giving up on yourself isn't the answer. When she hands it to him, he drinks it instead. Revealing he is Hyde's son, Komos seeks to avenge his father's death by destroying Monster High.
Komos transforms into a full-blooded monster who can absorb monsters' powers, taking Draculaura's first. After locking him in the lab, Clawdeen, Frankie and Draculaura call Cleo for help, who arrives with Lagoona, Deuce, Ghoulia, Abbey and Heath. Komos escapes and steals Deuce's powers next, transforming Deuce into stone; Clawdeen, heartbroken, transforms into a full human, to everyone's shock. Clawdeen uses Cleo's phone to make Mr. Komos see his own reflection, petrifying him and returning Draculaura and Deuce's powers. Bloodgood, Dracula, and the Monster High Council arrive in time, discovering both Komos' intentions and Clawdeen's secret.
The next day, as Apollo arrives to take Clawdeen back to the human world, Headmistress Bloodgood surprises them. She's not expelling her because of her "true monster heart" and Dracula states they are rewriting the school's charter to acknowledge that not all humans are bad. Clawdeen is welcomed as their first official human-blooded student, Dracula allows Draculaura to practice witchcraft, and Deuce runs for student council. Clawdeen is celebrated by everyone.
In an unknown place, a witch watches through a crystal ball and instructs her minions to bring Draculaura to her so they can use her to end the war between witches and vampires.
==Cast==
*Miia Harris as Clawdeen Wolf, daughter of Selena and Apollo, best friend of Frankie and Draculaura, and Deuce’s love interest.
*Ceci Balagot as Frankie Stein, daughter of Frankenstein who was just created 15 days ago, and best friend to Clawdeen and Draculaura.
*Nayah Damasen as Draculaura, daughter of Dracula who intitally is rude to Clawdeen and Frankie, but later befriends them.
*Case Walker as Deuce Gorgon, son of Medusa and Lyra, Cleo’s ex- boyfriend, Heath’s best friend, and Clawdeen’s love interest.
*Kyle Selig as Mr. Komos, Monster High’s resident cool teacher who gives Clawdeen advice on how to fit in. He is later revealed to be the son of Hyde.
*Marci T. House as Headmistress Bloodgood, the tough but fair headmistress of Monster High, and a stickler for following the rules.
*Scotch Ellis as Apollo Wolf, a human who is Clawdeen’s father. Unlike most monsters, Apollo doesn’t have a low opinion on humans.
*Steve Valentine as Dracula, Draculaura’s father and member of Monster High council, who pressures Draculaura to become an excellent student like him.
*Jy Prishkulnik as Cleo de Nile, daughter of the Mummy and Deuce’s ex- girlfriend, Lagoona’s best friend, and Monster High’s resident Queen Bee.
*Lina Lecompte as Lagoona Blue, daughter of the Sea Monster and a sea nymph, and Cleo’s best friend.
*Justin Derickson as Heath Burns, son of the fire elementals, Abbey’s love interest, and Deuce’s best friend.
*Lilah Fitzgerald as Ghoulia Yelps, daughter of the Zombies who sleeps in the school’s graveyard.
*Nasiv Sall as Abbey Bominable, daughter of the Yetis and Heath’s love interest.
==Production==
Before the announcement of the 2022 live-action film, there was an previous attempt at making a live-action Monster High movie made in 2010, the year the Monster High franchise was launched, Universal Pictures announced that a live-action, around-the-world adventure, ten chapter Monster High musical movie would be directed by Ari Sandel, scheduled to be released on October 7, 2016 and was listed in development, However, nothing was heard about Universal's attempt since then and is unknown if any aspects from this concept would be carried over to the 2022 version.
In 2021, Mattel announced the return of the Monster High brand, promising new content and products in 2022. Mattel Television announced a new animated series and a live-action movie based on the franchise. Both projects would air on Nickelodeon in the United States in June 2022. On November 9, 2021, It was announced that the new live-action Monster High movie is directed by Todd Holland and would star Miia Harris as Clawdeen Wolf, Ceci Balagot as Frankie Stein, and Nayah Damasen as Draculaura.Get ready ghouls! @MonsterHigh is coming to Nickelodeon in 2022
Pre-production on the film started on September 8, 2021 and went until November 5, 2021.
==Casting==
In November, Mattel and Nickelodeon released the rest principal cast to include Case Walker, Kyle Selig, Marci T. House, Scotch Ellis, Steve Valentine, Jy Prishkulnik, Lina Lecompte, Justin Derickson, Lilah Fitzgerald and Nasiv Sall.‘Monster High’: Nickelodeon & Mattel Set Cast For Live-Action TV Movie, Begin Production
==Filming==
Filming began on November 8, 2021 at The Crossing Studios in Burnaby, British Columbia. On November 16, 2021, the crew were seen filming at the Vancouver Art Gallery. 'Monster High' filming at the VAG A month later, on December 17, 2021, filming wrapped. On December 18, 2021, Ceci Balagot announced that filming was wrapped.'Ceci Balagot': "Monster High is wrapped and i’m feeling a monster sized hole in my heart already. BIG thank u to every talented artist who helped create this spooky universe for us to live in. see all u specters and ghouls in 2022 🕸✨"
==Trivia==
*Nayah Damasen celebrated her birthday on set.
==Soundtrack==
Song	Artist	Album	Scene
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==Gallery==
===Images===
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===Videos===
Monster High (2022) - Teaser - Nickelodeon
Monster High- The Movie - This Fall Promo (Nickelodeon U.S.)
==External links==
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