In recent years, weve seen an even greater resurgence of the horror genre in animated movies.
As another technical landmark, this was the first stop-motion film to be shot entirely in 3D.
Selicks creepy version of Gaimans conceptual world is ruthlessly faithful, sparing no scares in the translation.
Its all contrasted wonderfully with the beige dullness of the real world.
Shes a nightmarish creation, degenerating from button-eyed matriarch to spider-like monster.
Even though we know this version of the character was part of the illusion, its a bone-chilling shot.
In our book, theyre three for three so far.
Long may they continue their scary streak.
The Boxtrolls is released in cinemas on Friday 12th September.
