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Sketch Opens in Theaters With Inventive Monsters and Emotional Depth

Seth Worley’s feature debut uses tactile VFX to bring children’s chalk-crayon monster drawings to life as it explores grief

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An animated gif of Kue Lawrence, Kalon Cox, and Bianca Belle and a monster in Sketch.
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Overview

  • The film opened Aug. 6 in North American theaters through Angel Studios after its world premiere at TIFF 2024.
  • Tony Hale stars as widower Taylor Wyatt alongside Bianca Belle and Kue Lawrence as his children whose sketchbook monsters emerge from a magical pond.
  • Worley’s background in visual effects shapes a unique hand-drawn look, blending digital techniques with crayon, chalk and marker textures.
  • Critics praise Sketch as a warm-hearted family adventure with suspenseful action and humor reminiscent of ’80s and ’90s classics like Jumanji.
  • Angel Studios’ support reflects a rising wave of mid-budget indie family films that emphasize emotional themes and practical effects.