‘V/H/S/85’ Was Pitched to Directors as an “F*** You Movie”
The Big Picture Gigi Saul Guerrero, Mike P. Nelson, and Natasha Kermani talk about joining the 'V/H/S' family with 'V/H/S/85.' While at Fantastic Fest for the film's world premiere, the trio discussed the joy of making a "f*** you movie,"…
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Foe DP on Adapting the Acclaimed Novel to the Big Screen
Much can be done and discussed through the craft of cinema, but at the end of the day it's a visual medium above all else. It's always refreshing, then, to see a truly visual work on the silver screen, something…
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57 Seconds Director Talks Blending Genres with Morgan Freeman
Time travel is in these days. What would you do if you stumbled upon a ring that could take you back to the past? Don't get too excited, it'd only be 57 seconds. But apparently the possibilities are virtually endless,…
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Miranda’s Victim Director Talks Bringing a True Crime to Life
We as an audience are so fascinated with true stories, particularly true crime. Sometimes the best true crime, though, stems from the things we're all familiar with and take for granted, but don't know the backstories of. For those who…
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“They Like to Make Movies”
The Big Picture Nahnatchka Khan follows up her rom-com directorial debut, Always Be My Maybe, with a horror movie, Totally Killer on Prime Video. The movie stars Kiernan Shipka as Jamie, a teenager who travels back in time to 1987…
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‘When Evil Lurks’ Writer-Director Talks Horror, Humor, and Playing God
The Big Picture "When Evil Lurks" is a gleefully mean-spirited horror film that pushes the genre into bold and bloody new directions. The film follows two brothers who accidentally unleash something sinister that upends their world. The writer-director, Demián Rugna,…
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V/H/S/85 Directors on Their Terrifying Standalone Segments
Out with the new, in with the old. Throwback vibes are a reliable source of entertainment these days. Short for "video home system," VHS is a term synonymous with the pre-DVD days of watching the latest films from the comfort…
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David Farrier on ‘Mister Organ’ & Making an Uncomfortable Documentary
The Big Picture David Farrier's newest documentary, Mister Organ, uncovers the disturbing story of Michael Organ, a dangerous and deluded man involved in property theft, physical assault, and other disturbing activities. The film aims to make audiences feel uncomfortable and…
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Leprechaun Creator Mark Jones Revisits the Franchise 30 Years Later on Hulu
Leprechaun is back in the hood for Halloween. In time for the 30th anniversary of its first installment, the entire horror franchise is now on Hulu as part of their Huluween programming. The mythological slasher series helped birth Jennifer Aniston's…
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Anna Zlovokic on Making Mental Health a Real Monster in ‘Appendage’
The Big Picture Existing as a woman in today's world can be anxiety-inducing and even deadly; writer-director Anna Zlokovic explores this reality in her film Appendage. The film showcases the intersection of mental health and horror, with the protagonist facing…
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Bloodlines’ Adds New Characters to the Stephen King Classic
The Big Picture While at Fantastic Fest 2023, director Lindsey Anderson Beer discussed expanding the story of Timmy Baterman and the history of Ludlow, Maine in Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. The Paramount+ release stars Jackson White as a young Jud Crandall,…
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Dune’s Oscar-Winning Production Designer Talks Bringing Prime Video’s Foe to Life
Outer space. Chicken farms. A dystopian society. Human replicants. These are just some of the ingredients of Prime Videos' new sci-fi feature Foe, which is now in theaters before heading to Prime. Starring A-listers Saoirse Ronan (Lady Bird) and Paul…
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