the shape of water

Actor Doug Jones, left, and director Guilermo del Toro attend the Vulture Festival LA Presented by AT&T in November. The two have worked together on a number of movies, including Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water.

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'Shape Of Water' Creature Actor Doug Jones Understands The Monsters

6:57pm March 03, 2018

by Mallory Yu

Jones says he was the "goofy kid" who everyone teased or made fun of. He has used that experience to build a successful career playing all manner of beasts and fiends.

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Richard Jenkins and Sally Hawkins star in the 13-time Oscar nominee The Shape of Water.

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'Shape Of Water' Creators Sued Over Plagiarism Claims As Oscars Approach

7:04pm February 22, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The suit alleges the best picture nominee lifted its story, characters and even several snippets of dialogue from Paul Zindel's 1969 play, Let Me Hear You Whisper.

Sally Hawkins and Octavia Spencer play cleaning ladies Elisa and Zelda in The Shape of Water.

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Guillermo Del Toro Says 'Shape Of Water' Is An Antidote For Today's Cynicism

5:04am December 01, 2017

by Tori Whitley

In the Mexican director's latest film, a mute cleaning lady befriends a sea creature who is able to communicate without words. "The movie is about connecting with 'the other,' " del Toro says.