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Clad in an ostentatious red dress, Skye Riley screams at someone off camera in a hallway in Smile 2

Smile 2 Director Wanted Audiences To Feel Complicit In That Shocking Ending [Exclusive]

By Ben Pearson 11 months ago

Parker Finn, the writer/director of Smile and Smile 2, says he wanted audiences to feel complicit in the sequel's spectacular ending.

Agent Harker looking at a wall of papers with symbols on them in Longlegs

Why Are There So Many Company Logos In Front Of Movies? Film Producers Explain [Exclusive]

By Ben Pearson 12 months ago

Ever wonder why there are so many production company logos in front of movies? What did each of those companies actually do, anyway? Here's the answer.

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

By Bill Bria 12 months ago

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

Heretic Directors Reveal The Real-Life Cult Leader Who Inspired Hugh Grant's Villain [Exclusive Interview]

By Jacob Hall November 1st, 2024

In our interview with Heretic directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the duo reveal the dark inspirations behind Hugh Grant's Mr. Reed.

Moana in Moana 2 holding her necklace against her heart while holding a rope on the water

7 Things Every Disney Fan Needs To Know About Moana 2

By BJ Colangelo October 28th, 2024

/Film visited Walt Disney Animation Studios for an early preview of Moana 2, and we've broken down everything you need to know about the anticipated sequel.

One Of Netflix's Best Documentaries Features 3D Animation Done By Only One Person [Exclusive]

By Ben Pearson October 25th, 2024

All of the 3D animation in Netflix's The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, a doc that features CG avatars set in the World of Warcraft, was done by one man.

We Live in Time Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh

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

By Ben Pearson October 18th, 2024

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]

By Bill Bria October 18th, 2024

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]

By Ben Pearson October 18th, 2024

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.

Heather Langenkamp, A Nightmare on Elm Street

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

By BJ Colangelo October 15th, 2024

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]

By Ethan Anderton October 11th, 2024

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]

By Jacob Hall October 11th, 2024

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.

Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan at the post-premiere reception for Saturday night at TIFF

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

By Ethan Anderton October 11th, 2024

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]

By Ryan Scott October 10th, 2024

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]

By Ben Pearson October 10th, 2024

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]

By Witney Seibold October 10th, 2024

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

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

By Joe Roberts October 8th, 2024

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]

By Ben Pearson October 4th, 2024

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

By Ethan Anderton October 1st, 2024

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]

By Ben Pearson September 30th, 2024

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]

By Ben Pearson September 26th, 2024

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.

Aisling Franciosi, James McAvoy, Speak No Evil

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

By BJ Colangelo September 13th, 2024

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]

By BJ Colangelo September 13th, 2024

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]

By Ben Pearson September 12th, 2024

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]

By Ben Pearson September 9th, 2024

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.

Netflix's Rebel Ridge Almost Starred A Star Wars Actor Before Aaron Pierre

By Ben Pearson September 9th, 2024

In an unusual move, the original star of Jeremy Saulnier's new Netflix action thriller Rebel Ridge left the production a month into filming.

Cuckoo Stars Hunter Schafer And Dan Stevens Want More 'Freaky Weirdos' In Horror [Exclusive Interview]

By BJ Colangelo August 9th, 2024

Cuckoo stars Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens tell us about their relationship to the horror genre, their contrasting performances, and more.