Directors reveal influences behind new Wallace and Gromit film Vengeance Most Fowl

The directors of the new Wallace and Gromit film, "Vengeance Most Fowl," have revealed their influences, including Alfred Hitchcock's classic "Rebecca." They describe the film's style as "gnome noir," referencing a new invention by Wallace. Co-directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham highlighted various films that inspired their work, such as "The African Queen" and "Cape Fear." They aim to blend these influences into the film's narrative, which involves Gromit facing sinister forces. "Vengeance Most Fowl" will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day at 6:10 PM. It will be available on Netflix in other regions starting January 3, 2025.