Me three. So far, and probably for a while yet, this will be the only movie ever made about the Franklin Expedition. I first became obsessed with the story two years ago back when I read about the discovery of the Erebus. I did read the book and certainly took pleasure in how thoroughly Dan Simmons researched the novel, including the Tuunbaq. At first, I didn't care too much for that subplot as I generally am not a fan of horror/fantasy/monster movies and novels, but after giving the book a second read it grew on me and I really appreciate how subtly Simmons integrates the monster into the overall narrative, partly through his allowing the Tuunbaq to be an allegory for all the other menaces the officers and men face. On the other hand, The Terror is a lot longer than it needs to be and probably should have been cut down by 1/3rd.
But I'm looking forward to this series. I'm sure Ciaran Hinds will make a good Franklin and Jared Harris a good Crozier.
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