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[Interview] ‘A Quiet Place’ director-star John Krasinski

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A Quiet Place director-star John Krasinski has never been a fan of the horror genre.  In fact, Krasinski says that he scares very easily.

It would have taken a very special horror film project to attract Krasinski, and that’s what Krasinski found when he read the script for A Quiet Place.  “When I was sent the script, I was intrigued because it was a horror-thriller, which was a genre I’d obviously never worked in before,” says Krasinksi, who rewrote the Bryan Woods-Scott Beck script prior to the start of filming.  “I was told that the script had a great hook, which it did.  When I read the script, I thought that this was a story that could be turned into a classic horror film.”

A Quiet Place tells the story of a family living in complete isolation on a farm, hiding from a malevolent supernatural spirit that reacts to sound.  Krasinski and his real-life wife, actress Emily Blunt, play Lee and Evelyn Abbott in the film.  “Although the script was scary, it was also a metaphor for parenting, which struck a chord in me,” says Krasinski.  “I have two small children, and I would do anything to protect them.”

DG: What attracted you to this project?

JK: I thought that it could be more than just a scary film, and that’s why I wanted to rewrite the script and focus on the universal fear associated with parenting, which is something I knew that everyone, certainly everyone who’s a parent, could identify with.

DG: Why did you feel that you had to direct this film, instead of just acting in it?

JK: I love directing, and I felt like I was best person to direct this film because of what I brought to the story, in terms of my own parenting experience.  Because of this, I felt I was able to rewrite the script in a way that brought maximum suspense and tension to the story.  It’s about parenting and protecting your children from evil and how we, as parents, obsess over this.  I wanted this film to be scary but also to have an inspiring, true vision.

DG: How would you describe the supernatural threat that this family encounters in the film?

JK: There’s something out there that wants to harm them, and there’s also the metaphorical aspect of parenting, and the fear and paranoia that comes with worrying about your children.  We know there are bad people in the world who want to harm them.  But, at some point, you can’t shield your kids from the real world.  You have to let them go out into the real world and experience the good and bad, the dangers.

DG: How would you describe the family dynamic that exists in the film?

JK: The family dynamic that exists in the film is harrowing and unique.  They’re trapped inside a living nightmare, and they have to choose between surviving and thriving, and do you just want to survive what’s happening to you, or do you want to live?  Emily has a scene in the film where she says that’s it’s not enough for them just to survive.  She doesn’t want to live like that.  She wants a life of fulfillment.  She wants to thrive.  She wants to live in warmth.

DG: How would you describe the look and tone of the film?

JK: It has a classic feel to it, and it feels and looks timeless, and it’s full of confident shots.  The story takes place in and around a remote farm, and the film has the look of an epic western, and it feels like we’re being taken away to another galaxy, to another time and place, and the film has a very nostalgic feel to it.  The cinematographer was adamant that we shoot on film, and she was right because it gave the film a nostalgic look, which is what I wanted.  Even though this is a studio film, it was a down-and-dirty filming experience, which was three times harder than my previous feature directorial effort.

DG: Since you’re not a horror fan, what influences did you bring to this film?

JK: Every good story, regardless of genre, has drama and tension.  That’s certainly true with the comedy work I’ve done in the past.  When I did the television series The Office, it was a comedy, obviously, but there was also great tension in that show, and that’s what audiences responded to.  With A Quiet Place, people will, hopefully, think of their own children, their own family, as they’re watching the film, and they will, hopefully, ask themselves the question: What would I do in this situation?  Lee and Evelyn have two children, and I have two children, so there’s nothing manipulative about this, at least from my point-of-view.  You will care about this family and the terror they’re facing in the film.

DG: How would you describe the role of silence in the film?

JK: Silence is the film.  Silence can mean different things, and it can have good and bad connotations in our lives.  There is respite, and there is terror, and there is the need to be quiet because you are being hunted down and experiencing pure terror.  Can you live quietly, in silence, and for how long?  No one can live in silence forever.  What if your life depended on this?

A Quiet Place will be released in North American theaters on April 6, 2018.

 

 

 

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The Top-Searched Free Horror/Action Movies on Tubi This Week

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The free streaming service Tubi is a great place to scroll when you’re unsure what to watch. They are not sponsored or affiliated with iHorror. Still, we really appreciate their library because it’s so robust and has many obscure horror movies so rare you can’t find them anywhere in the wild except, if you’re lucky, in a moist cardboard box at a yard sale. Other than Tubi, where else are you going to find Nightwish (1990), Spookies (1986), or The Power (1984)?

We take a look at the most searched horror titles on the platform this week, hopefully, to save you some time in your endeavor to find something free to watch on Tubi.

Interestingly at the top of the list is one of the most polarizing sequels ever made, the female-led Ghostbusters reboot from 2016. Perhaps viewers have seen the latest sequel Frozen Empire and are curious about this franchise anomaly. They will be happy to know it’s not as bad as some think and is genuinely funny in spots.

So take a look at the list below and tell us if you are interested in any of them this weekend.

1. Ghostbusters (2016)

Ghostbusters (2016)

An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.

2. Rampage

When a group of animals becomes vicious after a genetic experiment goes awry, a primatologist must find an antidote to avert a global catastrophe.

3. The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren uncover an occult conspiracy as they help a defendant argue that a demon forced him to commit murder.

4. Terrifier 2

After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to Miles County, where his next victims, a teenage girl and her brother, await.

5. Don’t Breathe

A group of teens breaks into a blind man’s home, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime but get more than they bargained for once inside.

6. The Conjuring 2

In one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, Lorraine and Ed Warren help a single mother of four in a house plagued by sinister spirits.

7. Child’s Play (1988)

A dying serial killer uses voodoo to transfer his soul into a Chucky doll which winds up in the hands of a boy who may be the doll’s next victim.

8. Jeepers Creepers 2

When their bus breaks down on a deserted road, a team of high school athletes discovers an opponent they cannot defeat and may not survive.

9. Jeepers Creepers

After making a horrific discovery in the basement of an old church, a pair of siblings find themselves the chosen prey of an indestructible force.

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Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series

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Believe it or not, Mattel’s Monster High doll brand has an immense following with both young and not-so-young collectors. 

In that same vein, the fan base for The Addams Family is also very large. Now, the two are collaborating to create a line of collectible dolls that celebrate both worlds and what they have created is a combination of fashion dolls and goth fantasy. Forget Barbie, these ladies know who they are.

The dolls are based on Morticia and Wednesday Addams from the 2019 Addams Family animated movie. 

As with any niche collectibles these aren’t cheap they bring with them a $90 price tag, but it’s an investment as a lot of these toys become more valuable over time. 

“There goes the neighborhood. Meet the Addams Family’s ghoulishly glamorous mother-daughter duo with a Monster High twist. Inspired by the animated movie and clad in spiderweb lace and skull prints, the Morticia and Wednesday Addams Skullector doll two-pack makes for a gift that’s so macabre, it’s downright pathological.”

If you want to pre-purchase this set check out The Monster High website.

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Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
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1994’s ‘The Crow’ Coming Back to Theaters for A New Special Engagement

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The Crow

Cinemark recently announced that they will be bringing The Crow back from the dead once again. This announcement comes just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary. Cinemark will be playing The Crow in select theaters on May 29th and 30th.

For those unaware, The Crow is a fantastic film based on the gritty graphic novel by James O’Barr. Widely considered one of the best films of the 90s, The Crow’s lifespan was cut short when Brandon Lee died of an accidental on set shooting.

The official synapsis of the film is as follows. “The modern-gothic original that entranced audiences and critics alike, The Crow tells the tale of a young musician brutally murdered alongside his beloved fiancée, only to be risen from the grave by a mysterious crow. Seeking revenge, he battles a criminal underground that must answer for its crimes. Adapted from the comic book saga of the same name, this action-packed thriller from director Alex Proyas (Dark City) features hypnotic style, dazzling visuals, and a soulful performance by the late Brandon Lee.”

The Crow

The timing of this release couldn’t be better. As a new generation of fans eagerly awaits the release of The Crow remake, they can now see the classic film in all of its glory. As much as we love Bill Skarsgard (IT), there is something timeless in Brandon Lee’s performance in the film.

This theatrical release is part of the Scream Greats series. This is a collaboration between Paramount Scares and Fangoria to bring audiences some of the best classic horror films. So far, they are doing a fantastic job.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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