Of all the mobs withinMinecraft, Endermen are easily the most sinister and unusual in appearance. They may not be themost powerful enemies in the game, especially with recent updates bringing in hugely powerful enemies. However, their unnatural design partnered with their unnatural appearance makesspotting one in-game particularly terrifying. Yet, they are hugely important due to their loot drops, which are essentially for progression in some of the game’s most difficult achievements.
These specific elements are likely whyA Minecraft Moviechose to feature just a singular Enderman and make it a focal scene for Henry (Sebastian Hansen), despite the fact they spawn among other Overworld mobs such as zombies and creepers.
What Is an Enderman?
Introduced in update 1.8, Endermen are tall, slim creatures inMinecraftthat are entirely black in appearance aside from their purple eyes and strange purple essence floating around them.They are a neutral mob, turning hostile when a player looks them directly in the eye, which is recreated inA Minecraft Moviewhen Henry looks at the Endermen. However, you may avoid this by wearing a carved pumpkin, which limits the player’s vision but also covers their face - which maybe Steve (Jack Black) should’ve thought of before sending Henry to face an Enderman on his own, especially considering he had one in his stash.
Since they are found in all three dimensions, Endermen are incredibly unique. They aren’t affected by sunlight like other mobs in the Overworld, which is logical as they can withstand the heat from the Nether. However,it is their oversaturation in The Endthat is most noticeable, especially considering there are limited structures and lifeforms there. Interdimensional travel requires a portal, which explains the purple dust that floats around Endermen, as they must have the ability to travel between them.
When aggravated, an Enderman will move quickly, often teleporting towards the player. This trait is reflected in their loot drop, Ender Pearl. These circular balls act as fast transportation for players, as once thrown, the player is transported to the location in which they land. AsSteve says in the movie, he doesn’t have a huge supply. Ender Pearls are also vital for a player to travel to The End as combined with a blaze rod, they create the Eyes of Ender. These can be used to locate a stronghold, as well as be placed in an end portal to activate it.
The Enderman is Even More Creepy in ‘A Minecraft Movie’
The design of Endermen isbased on the horror character Slenderman. Both share a slim figure and are activated with eye contact. The way they move when a player turns is very similar and adds to the sinister unpredictability. The idea of turning a corner and finding one is terrifying in comparison to other mobs in the game. The name Enderman is actually an homage to Slenderman and came about before the creators of the game came up with The End dimension, which would serve as their most common home.
Contrary to the plot ofA Minecraft Movie, Endermen arenot native to the Woodland Mansion, but they can spawn in the same way any other mob can due to the location’s dark and open layout. The plot requires Henry to locate an Ender Pearl, which is likely why the mob was added to this point in the movie. However, the way the movie shows the powers of Endermen truly elevates the antagonist to a new level of creepy. When Henry looks directly in the Enderman’s eyes, he starts falling into a mental purple void, seeing visions of his friends berating him and expressing disappointment, with all their eyes glowing purple (except for Steve’s, which are white).This suggests a hallucinatory power to the Enderman, that adds another layer of fear to their characterization.It makes the idea of them hiding in the shadows even more sinister and elevates an already iconic mob that should definitely return if a sequel ever happens.
A Minecraft Movie
The malevolent Ender Dragon sets out on a path of destruction, prompting a young girl and her group of unlikely adventurers to set out to save the Overworld.
