SlashFilm Interviews

We Live In Time Director Had A Physical Reaction To Shooting The Movie's Toughest Scene [Exclusive Interview]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:00:36 +0000

We Live in Time's director tells us about reuniting with Andrew Garfield, compares Florence Pugh to a heat-seeking missile, and much more in this interview.

Director Sean Baker Explains How Anora Is Linked To A Lesbian Vampire Film [Exclusive Interview]

staff@slashfilm.com (Bill Bria) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:00:59 +0000

Sean Baker, the writer/director of Anora, tells us about the connection between his new movie and an erotic lesbian vampire film from 1971.

We Live In Time Director Compares Florence Pugh To A 'Heat-Seeking Missile' [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:28:30 +0000

John Crowley, the director of We Live in Time, tells us about Florence Pugh's approach to acting and how it resulted in such a terrific performance.

40 Years Later, A Nightmare On Elm Street Stars Know Why The Movie Became A Horror Classic [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (BJ Colangelo) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000

On this episode of /Film Daily, we spoke with A Nightmare on Elm Street's Robert Englund & Heather Langenkamp about Wes Craven's vision for the horror classic.

Saturday Night's Director And Writer Would Love To Do Sequels In Different SNL Eras [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ethan Anderton) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:48:52 +0000

Saturday Night director Jason Reitman and co-writer Gil Kenan are definitely keen on doing some kind of SNL sequel, maybe even several across different eras.

The Maniacs Behind Terrifier 3 Have A Wild Idea For Horror Icon Michael Myers [Exclusive Interview]

staff@slashfilm.com (Jacob Hall) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:00:04 +0000

We spoke with Damien Leone, David Howard Thornton, and Chris Jericho about Terrifier 3, the inspirations for Art the Clown, Christmas-themed horror, and more.

Saturday Night Duo Jason Reitman & Gil Kenan Talk Recreating SNL History And Planning Chaos [Exclusive Interview]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ethan Anderton) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:57:58 +0000

Ahead of the release of Saturday Night, we spoke with director Jason Reitman and co-writer/producer Gil Kenan about how the SNL movie came together.

Terrifier 3's Art The Clown Was Inspired By Two Comedy Legends And One Cartoon Character [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:00:18 +0000

Terrifier director Damien Leone took inspiration from some unexpected places when creating his deranged slasher character Art the Clown.

Slow Horses Season 4's Saddest Moment Emerged Naturally From A Devastating Season 3 Scene [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:54:02 +0000

An emotionally devastating closing moment of Slow Horses season 4 wouldn't have happened without a season 3 scene where two actors overdelivered in a big way.

What The Minds Behind Terrifier 3 Think About Your Art The Clown Tattoos [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000

If you've got a tattoo of Art the Clown, here's what the team behind the Terrifier movies thinks of you.

One Of The Creepiest Scenes In Terrifier 2 Was A Total Accident [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Bill Bria) — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Director Damien Leone allows improvisation on the Terrifier sets, making one of Terrifier 2's creepiest scenes the result of a happy, unplanned accident.

Art The Clown's Actor Has A Secret Trick To Help Him Play The Character [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Art the Clown may not speak in the Terrifier films, but actor David Howard Thornton uses his skills as a voiceover performer to bring Art to life.

How It's What's Inside's Director Shot One Of 2024's Most Exciting Films In Just 18 Days [Exclusive Interview]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:42:26 +0000

Greg Jardin, the director of It's What's Inside, tells us about making one of 2024's most exciting sci-fi thrillers.

Why The Beverly Hills Cop TV Show Never Happened, According To Director Barry Sonnenfeld

staff@slashfilm.com (Ethan Anderton) — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:00:46 +0000

There was once a Beverly Hills Cop TV show in the works, and a pilot was even shot with Brandon T. Jackson and Eddie Murphy. So what happened?

The World's Most Famous Stuntman Explains How He Directed Terminator 2's Opening Scene [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:45:21 +0000

Acclaimed former stuntman Vic Armstrong tells us about his experience directing the opening future war sequence of Terminator 2 and fighting with James Cameron.

The Rings Of Power's Big Battle Nearly Featured An Even More Extreme Death Scene [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:54 +0000

The gigantic battle scene in The Rings of Power season 2 almost featured a gnarly death scene that was much more extreme than the one we actually saw.

Speak No Evil Remake Director Explains Why The Ending Is So Different From The Original [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (BJ Colangelo) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:50:24 +0000

James Watkins, the director of Blumhouse's Speak No Evil remake, tells us why his version has such a different ending from the original 2022 movie.

Speak No Evil Helped James McAvoy Understand How Men Get Radicalized Online [Exclusive Interview]

staff@slashfilm.com (BJ Colangelo) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000

For James McAvoy, acting in the remake of Speak No Evil gave him a better understanding of how men are being radicalized online. Here's our interview with him.

New Sopranos Doc Delved Into HBO's Archives To Create One Of Its Coolest Moments [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:00:12 +0000

Alex Gibney tells us about directing HBO's two-part doc Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos, including its fascinating recreation of the opening credits.

Rebel Ridge Director Jeremy Saulnier Explains The Movie's Ending [Exclusive Interview]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:45:09 +0000

We spoke with Rebel Ridge director Jeremy Saulnier about Aaron Pierre's terrific lead performance, the influence of First Blood, and the film's ending.