I’m Super Pumped to See the Red Death in the Live-Action How to Train Your Dragon Remake

As a child, I cherished watching DreamWorks Animation films such as Antz, The Prince of Egypt, and Shrek. However, since my teenage years, I’ve only casually followed their productions. During the late 2000s to mid-2010s, I was primarily drawn towards animated movies from Pixar or related to DC Comics, which caused me to overlook How to Train Your Dragon when it debuted in 2010 and didn’t feel a compelling reason to revisit it afterwards.

Since the live-action version of “How to Train Your Dragon” is slated for release this coming summer in 2025, and after catching the latest trailer and learning about Sarah El-Mahmoud’s firsthand account, I felt compelled to revisit the original animated film. To my delight, it surpassed my initial impressions, and I’m eagerly planning to watch its sequels in the near future. Most intriguingly, I am keen to witness the live-action adaptation of a specific scene from the animated “How to Train Your Dragon” – the arrival of the Red Death.

In the opening of “How to Train Your Dragon”, the inhabitants of Berk held a strong prejudice against dragons, viewing them as evil entities due to their frequent attacks on our village. However, my encounter with Toothless, the Night Fury, completely shattered that belief. Interacting with him and stumbling upon other dragons during our flights together, I came to understand that they are not inherently malicious.

The Red Death, however, comes closest to embodying evil in this movie. It is the source of the attacks on Berk by other dragons, serving as a stark reminder of the destructive power these creatures can wield when provoked or misunderstood.

As they soar on Toothless, Hiccup and Astrid stumble upon the lair of the Red Death dragon. Surprised by Toothless’ sudden interest in the place, they observe other dragons carrying carcasses towards it. Upon witnessing the emergence of the Red Death, they understand that this colossal beast compels other dragons to bring it food to avoid being devoured themselves. Without the Red Death present, Berk would be less vulnerable to attacks, and once Hiccup and Toothless vanquish the Red Death, a harmonious coexistence between humans and dragons becomes possible.

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Gerard Butler Describing the Live-Action How To Train Your Dragon Movie as “Five Pieces of Hell” oddly boosts my anticipation for the upcoming movie.

In an account of his experiences, Gerard Butler shared tales about plunging into icy baths, braving harsh cold weather, and more during the filming of the live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon. It certainly seems like a challenging ordeal.

In the new trailer for How to Train Your Dragon, you might catch a glimpse of the Red Death if you look carefully. However, I’m delighted that the advertising strategy has held back the dragon’s complete appearance. It’s something that will be best enjoyed when viewers are in the theater, experiencing it causing chaos on the massive screen. I can’t wait to discover how the creative team brought the Red Death to life in real-world action, especially during its first emergence from its hiding spot.

In the remake of “How to Train Your Dragon”, Toothless has been skillfully designed to resemble his original animated character while simultaneously fitting seamlessly into the live-action environment, avoiding an overly cartoonish appearance. I eagerly anticipate that this approach will be applied to Red Death as well. If executed effectively, watching Red Death rise and seize all the food brought by other dragons, perhaps even consuming a few smaller ones for no reason other than its capability, could send shivers down my spine. This scene has the potential to become the movie’s most terrifying moment, especially since Gerard Butler has suggested that this version will be significantly scarier.

Although I’m uncertain if the upcoming version of “How to Train Your Dragon” will match the original’s quality, I’ll enter the theater hoping that its initial showing of Red Death is outstanding. If you share my preference and wish to rewatch the original “Dragon” series prior to the remake’s release on June 13th, you can stream the first two movies with a Peacock subscription, while “The Hidden World” is currently only available for digital rental or purchase.

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2025-02-16 02:38