Alex Proyas’s 1998 sci-fi noir was praised by critics, including the legendary Roger Ebert, who hailed it as a visionary achievement.

People shared all kinds of stories, ranging from eerie coincidences and happy accidents to just plain scary experiences that are hard to explain.

The production designer, whose collaboration with writer-director Guillermo del Toro dates back nearly 30 years to the sci-fi drama Mimic, was briefed on the adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic long ...