Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"We feel weird when something's not edging towards scary. We feel weird when something's not edging towards action. And we also feel weird when it's lacking a motion because that's kind of what we always tie everything together with is how do you get, you know, someone like Samara at the center of this that can kind of ground all of the action, all of the horror, all of the emotion and make it feel like it's cohesive and one thing is always sort of the goal." — Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
"The rich will take advantage of everybody else, right? At the end of the day. And I think, yeah, that along enough timeline, if you've achieved that level of, of success, there's no way that you've avoided exploiting some, some buddy or something on the path to that." — Tyler Gillett
"We love genre stuff. We love sci-fi. We love horror. We love action. We love adventure. And so like when we first started working together a lot of our stuff would kind of dip into it would be like one little 10 minute short would be sci-fi, horror and adventure, all kind of mixed up together." — Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known for their work on "Ready or Not," "Scream 5," and "Scream 6," discuss their unique collaborative filmmaking process. They highlight their shared passion for genre-bending films, drawing inspiration from shows like "The Twilight Zone" to incorporate elements of horror, action, sci-fi, and adventure into their projects. The directors emphasize how their partnership allows them to navigate the challenges of filmmaking, providing a support system and fostering a dynamic creative environment.
A significant theme in their work, particularly in the "Ready or Not" films and their upcoming projects, is the critique of wealth and power. They posit that achieving significant success often involves exploitation, and their films aim to satirize and expose the excesses and moral ambiguities associated with the ultra-wealthy. Their upcoming film, "Ready or Not 2," is described as a direct sequel that expands on the world-building and thematic elements of the first, delving deeper into the darker aspects of the family's traditions and rituals, including a more prominent exploration of Satanism.
The conversation also touches upon practical aspects of filmmaking, such as the improvisational nature of action sequences, the casting of talented actors like Samara Weaving and Elijah Wood, and the differences between television and film acting. They express excitement about upcoming projects, including a new iteration of "The Mummy" featuring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, and discuss their approach to reinterpreting established franchises while maintaining the core feeling that made them beloved. The directors also reflect on the importance of a strong understanding of film history and references among actors in today's evolving media landscape.