Cryptozoo

Cryptozoo is an animated fantasy drama centered on Lauren Grey, who manages a secret sanctuary for rare mythical creatures known as cryptids. The plot follows the effort to capture a Baku, a legendary hybrid beast that feeds on dreams. As Lauren works to protect these beings from outside threats, she faces a moral dilemma regarding whether these creatures should be kept hidden from the world or displayed to teach humanity how to coexist with them. The arrival of unexpected guests at the sanctuary further complicates the situation and leads to significant consequences.

Written and directed by Dash Shaw, the film features the voices of Lake Bell, Michael Cera, Alex Karpovsky, Zoe Kazan, Louisa Krause, and Angeliki Papoulia. Produced by Cinereach, Low Spark Films, Washington Square Films, and Fit Via Vi, the movie was released on August 20, 2021, with a runtime of 95 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, as reflected by the ratings. The film holds a 6.4 on IMDb based on 2,400 votes and a lower score of 5.7 on TMDB from 63 votes.