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The Defunct ‘Jurassic Park’ Sequel’s Militarized Raptor-man Was Astoundingly Stupid
Universal was once planning a fourth Jurassic Park that would have featured a military weaponized hybridization of dinosaurs and human.
Bloody Disgusting exclusively reported this news years ago and was laughed at (Steven Spielberg even denied it), so it’s always been vindicating to see concept art leak online.
We’ve already seen a handful of shots, many of which can be viewed here, but there’s a new batch that show just how stupid this idea was.
Carlos Huante, a professional creature designer since 1985 (Men in Black, Prometheus), shared more of what could have been on his Instagram. Below are two new shots of his sketches for a militarized raptor-man. It’s also the first time we’ve seen something that includes a weapon.
The images make you wonder what in God’s name they were planning, let alone thinking? This looks like a bad version of “Doom” and takes the franchise completely out of canon. It’s interesting that this concept was so far along that there were artists working on designs, and allegedly there’s a script that’s I would do anything to read.
What do you guys think? Is there some sort of version of this that would have excited you, or would this have caused internet mutiny along the lines of Ghostbusters? Honestly, the more I think about it, this feels more and more like it would have been an action figure cash-grab…
All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.
Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.
Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).
It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”
He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.
TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.
We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.
Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution
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