2001 Stan Winston's Creature Feature: How to Make a Monster on Cinemax

In 2001, Stan Winston produced a series of five made-for-cable films called "Creature Features" for Cinemax and HBO, inspired by 1950s AIP horror movies. The collection includes Earth vs. the Spider, She Creature, The Day the World Ended, How to Make a Monster, and Teenage Caveman. Each film features new creatures designed by Stan Winston's studio.
How to Make a Monster is a 2001 film starring Steven Culp and Clea DuVall. It is the third release in the Creature Features series of film remakes produced by Stan Winston. Julie Strain made a cameo appearance in the film as herself. How to Make a Monster debuted on October 14, 2001, on Cinemax. In 2005, it was nominated for a Hollywood Makeup Artist Award and Hair Stylist Guild Award.
Following a disastrous video game test, Clayton Software fires the development team and replaces them with weapons expert Hardcore, game artificial intelligence designer Sol, and sound effects creator Bug. Company CEO Faye Clayton promises $1 million to whoever makes the scariest game, sparking a rivalry amongst the trio. Three weeks later, the programmers try out their game and computer network-integrated motion capture suit with help from company intern Laura Wheeler. However, lightning strikes the building, causing a blackout and wiping their data. Knowing someone has to stay overnight to monitor the backup, the four use the game to decide. Ultimately, Sol is chosen to stay behind.